Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Difficulty of getting his debts paid by the Treasury Board. Enclosing resolution of Congress of the 20th; also a letter received that day from Board of War. Can do nothing without money, which he cannot get. Congress doing nothing to the point. Surprised at Colonel Mitchell's delaying so long at camp when his presence is needed in Philadelphia. Insufficient number of teams employed in carrying provisions for him to Trenton; afraid to give other than general directions, as Colonel Mitchell is expected every day., American Philosophical Society
Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Want of money. Scheme of drawing bills turning almost to a bubble. "Thus public affairs are managed!" First division of Virginia troops have marched. Rooms always ready for Mrs. Greene., American Philosophical Society
Letter from Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - In accordance with a desire expressed by a member of the Board, subjoins a list of such sums as are urgently demanded, and also a list of those which will be demanded in a few days. Evils resulting from the depreciation of money and the want of timely supplies of it Necessary to pay as they go., American Philosophical Society
Letter from Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - Putting before him the embarrassed state of the department, owing to lack of money and the impossibility of his getting the necessary sums from the Treasury. Enclosing numerous letters to give weight to these statements., American Philosophical Society
Memorial of the Jewish Congregation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Archives. The representatives of the Jewish Congregation requests that the consecration of their Synagogue be formerly sanctioned by the President and Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A copy for Rebecca Gratz., American Philosophical Society
Acknowledges receipt of enclosed letters [not present] that express approbation of Hollingsworth's conduct in office; instructs him to forward Continental horses to Philadelphia and also to discharge private vessels and wagons employed in transporting public stores when they have nothing to do; postscript: thanks him for sending a map of Delaware., American Philosophical Society
Informs him that it was impossible to comply with Hollingsworth's request for money because of prior applications and that if he cannot obtain money sooner, the Board of War will send some in three weeks; mentions that tomorrow the public offices will be removed to Philadelphia., American Philosophical Society
Informs him that the Board did not mean to censure Hollingsworth for making purchases and expresses regret that he mistook their intentions; instructs him to fulfill all engagements made on the public account; instructs him to employ all necessary craft to bring provisions from Virginia to Head of Elk or to Harford County, [Md.]; informs him that the enemy are preparing to leave Philadelphia and retire across New Jersey, which "will. . . relieve us from all our difficulties.", American Philosophical Society
Letter from Timothy Pickering to Nathanael Greene. War Office - Opinion of the Board that all clothing in Mr. Otis' hands should be reserved for the military part of the army., American Philosophical Society
Letter from Timothy Pickering to Nathanael Greene. War Office - Suggesting certain regulations to be adopted in the case of soldiers discharged from duty as wagoners, so that they may return at once to their regiments, and their officers may know what has become of them., American Philosophical Society
Letter from Timothy Pickering to Nathanael Greene. War Office - Asking him to look into the claim of one Jeremiah Clark, and compensate him for the articles falling within General Greene's department. Has reason to think that Mr. Clark and his men deserve a generous reward for bringing off the aforesaid articles., American Philosophical Society
