- unitid
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{"value"=>"276923", "type"=>"local_mss"}
{"value"=>"EM. 5108", "type"=>"local_emmet"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"Aug. 19, 1776", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1776-08-19"}
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Letter to John Hancock, Philadelphia"}
- physdesc
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{"value"=>"A. L. S. 1 page. 4o", "format"=>"simple"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"The committee for fortifying the harbor are examining the cannon about Boston to see if enough can be spared for the 24 gun frigate; he hopes to get the loan of a sufficient number until they can be obtained from Philadelphia; entreats him to hurry the cannon along, and to send commissions, blank warrants, and orders for the cruise."}
- origination
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{"value"=>"Cushing, Thomas (Boston, Mass.)", "type"=>"persname", "role"=>"Author"}
- date_inclusive_start
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1776
- date_inclusive_end
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1776
- keydate
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1776-08-19
- date_start
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1776-08-19
- date_end
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1776-08-19