A letter from J. Rocquette to the American Diplomats to France congratulating them on the King of France's recognition of the United States., American Philosophical Society
Letter from Caesar Rodney to Francis Wade. Wilmington - Announcing the failure of the bill, with new arrangements in the quartermaster's and commissary departments. Begs him to repair to his quarters immediately, as there is a pressing need for flour. Money wanted in every branch of the staff department., American Philosophical Society
Encloses an account [not present] of blankets and clothes that were procured for the Delaware Battalion and sent to Thomas McKean in Philadelphia; requests reimbursement for assistance provided to a captain from Virginia who carried letters from the governor of New Orleans [Esteban Miro] to Congress; informs him that in response to a report that a great number of enemy vessels sailed from New York bound for Philadelphia, Caesar Rodney mobilized the army, but remarks: "I no more believe they are Coming at this Season of the year. . . than I believe they Intend Besieging the Moon"; mentions a report from [John] Hancock that [Gen. Sir Guy] Carleton and his forces have retreated [in Canada]., American Philosophical Society
Letter from George Ross to Nathanael Greene. Lancaster - Enclosing a return of stores on hand and persons employed up to the 1st inst. Desires some printed blank for returns., American Philosophical Society
Letter from George Ross to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 20th inst. Is sending an account of his issues for a year ending May 1, 1779. Busy making returns of stores on hand and persons employed., American Philosophical Society
Letter from George Ross to Nathanael Greene. Lancaster - Acknowledging favor of the 19th inst. Difficulty of engaging carters. Number of teams and horses on hand., American Philosophical Society
Letter from George Ross to Nathanael Greene. Lancaster - In consequence of repeated directions, has had advertisements struck and distributed through his district, calling on the people to come in and make settlement. So far only six persons have applied. Some other expedient might perhaps be better., American Philosophical Society
Letter from George Ross to Nathanael Greene. Lancaster - Badness of roads and furry of troops passing through prevented his sending on the returns of January. The requests in his letters shall be strictly complied with., American Philosophical Society
Letter from George Ross. Sending a return of stores on hand and persons employed. Accounts ordered not yet finished. Six very fine teams on hand, ready to be forwarded to camp. 150 new wagons promised by April 1., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. Requests that a letter for Sweden which Dr. Franklin promised to write, be sent him., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. Encloses for acceptance twenty-three Continental Loan Office notes drawn on Dr. Franklin. As Congress has ordered his accounts to be paid, hopes some plan will be adopted by Dr. Franklin for making a settlement; his advances having exposed him too much., American Philosophical Society
