Veech, James, 1808-1879

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James Veech was a prominent western Pennsylvanian author, politician, lawyer and historian born in Menallen Township, Pa., in 1808 and dies in Emsworth, Pa., in 1879.

From the description of Papers Df1793-1879. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 37570353

Brigadier General William Irvine commanded Fort Pitt in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from November 6, 1781 to September 30, 1783. During that time, Fort Pitt served as the headquarters for the western theatre during the Revolutionary War. This collection consists of copies of excerpts from General Irvine's papers. The copies were created by James Veech in 1859.

From the description of James Veech copybook of the papers of General William Irvine, 1778-1822 [electronic resource]. (University of Pittsburgh). WorldCat record id: 671398675

From the description of James Veech copybook of the papers of General William Irvine, 1778-1822. (University of Pittsburgh). WorldCat record id: 300017372

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associatedWith Daily Evening Bulletin (Newspaper : Philadelphia, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Daily Union (Newspaper : Uniontown, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Fayette Gazette (Newspaper : Uniontown, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Genius of Liberty (Newspaper : Uniontown, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Guthrie, I. person
associatedWith Irvine, William, 1741-1804. person
associatedWith Lewis, Freeman. person
associatedWith McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806. person
associatedWith Pittsburgh Daily Journal (Newsapaper : Pittsburgh, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Pittsburgh Gazette (Newspaper : Pittsburgh, Pa.) corporateBody
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associatedWith University of Pittsburgh. University Library System. Digital Research Library. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Fayette County PA US
Fayette County PA US
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Military administration
Newspapers
Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794
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Military officers
Soldiers
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Birth 1808-09-18

Death 1879-12-11

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Americans

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