Letter to James Wilson about merchants' contributions to recruiting of two Continental rifle companies and evacuation of Fort Pitt
Contributors: Wilson, James, 1742-1798, recipient; Boston Public Library. American Revolutionary War Manuscripts Collection
Published: 1775
Place of publication: Carlisle, Pa
Language: eng
Format: [manuscript]
Subjects: Sources; Recruiting and enlistment; History
Notes: Holograph, signed.

Title provided by cataloger.

Gives an account of the formation of the militia upon the receipt of the resolves of Congress. Has himself been chosen to go on patriotic service. Adds in a postscript that Fort Pitt is now evacuated and is worthy the attention of Congress.

Dated: Carlisle, 26th June 1775.

Author was a colonel in the 6th Pennsylvania Continental Regiment.

James Wilson was a member of the Continental Congress.

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