- unitid
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{"value"=>"277759", "type"=>"local_mss"}
{"value"=>"EM. 6716", "type"=>"local_emmet"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"Dec. 30, 1778", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1778-12-30"}
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Letter to Maj. Gen. [Robert] Howe, Cherokee Hill"}
- physdesc
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{"value"=>"A. L. S. 3 pp. 4o", "format"=>"simple"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"An express has just arrived bringing the sad news of the loss of Savannah and Gen. Howe's orders for a retreat, which is not practicable as no reliable guide can be found; has called a council of war composed of the officers of the Fort, and the most respectable citizens who are unanimous in the opinion that a vigorous defense is their only safety; he has an ample supply of provision, and the heart of every soldier is filled with spirit and resolution to conquer or die; hopes Gen Howe will support him; in a postscript states that if retreat is still thought best and a guide can be sent, he will obey orders."}
- origination
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{"value"=>"Lane, Joseph (Fort Morris, Sunbury, Ga.)", "type"=>"persname", "role"=>"Author"}
- date_inclusive_start
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1778
- date_inclusive_end
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1778
- keydate
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1778-12-30
- date_start
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1778-12-30
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1778-12-30