- unitid
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{"value"=>"278891", "type"=>"local_mss"}
{"value"=>"EM. 9796", "type"=>"local_emmet"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"May 11, 1781", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1781-05-11"}
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Letter to Gen. Jethro Sumner, Harrisburg [N. C.]"}
- physdesc
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{"value"=>"A.L.S. 1 page. 4o", "format"=>"simple"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"Reports arrival of Sumner's despatches from the Marquis [de Lafayette]; he sent on Barksdell [Ensign John Barksdale 6th Va Line?] immediately; knowing purport of Sumner's despatches to Lafayette had opened reply to read answer; enemy arrived in Halifax about 1 oclock Monday, [May 7,] almost taking Hay and himself who were over getting some provisions; they have killed a good many about town but are very respectful to the inhabitants; expects a visit from [Banastre] Tarleton soon; will move to Harrisburg or Franklin when joined by General Jones or Eaton."}
- origination
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{"value"=>"Ashe, John Baptista (Eatons Ferry, N.C.)", "type"=>"persname", "role"=>"Author"}
- date_inclusive_start
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1781
- date_inclusive_end
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1781
- keydate
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1781-05-11
- date_start
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1781-05-11
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1781-05-11