APS Objects


Sarsfield, Guy-Claude, Comte de to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 November 07
Sarsfield, Guy-Claude, Comte de to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 November 07
A note about Guy-Claude Sarsfield's attempt to find Benjamin Franklin lodgings in France., American Philosophical Society
Sayles, D. to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 19
Sayles, D. to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 19
Letter from D. Sayles to Nathanael Greene. Camp - Agreeable to the General's desire, has sent two orderly books for the use of General Stark's brigade. Will report the teamsters to the General as soon as he gets their names., American Philosophical Society
Scammell, Alexander to Robert Forsyth, 1778 November 8
Scammell, Alexander to Robert Forsyth, 1778 November 8
Letter from Alexander Scammell to Robert Forsyth. Two-horse wagon fully sufficient to haul wood, provisions, etc., and to transport those prisoners who may be shackled or unable to travel. If carelessness in the Provost-Marshal was the cause of the wagons being injured, will make him answerable for damaged., American Philosophical Society
Scammell, Alexander to Robert Forsyth, 1779 January 11
Scammell, Alexander to Robert Forsyth, 1779 January 11
Letter from Alexander Scammell to Robert Forsyth. Desiring to know where the colliers are to be employed, and also where the horse-guard is kept, as he understands it hasn't been relieved for three months past. Suggests supplying a sentry from some other guard., American Philosophical Society
Schuyler, Peter to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 8
Schuyler, Peter to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 8
Letter from Peter Schuyler to Nathanael Greene. Albany - Acknowledging his favor of the 4th inst. and promising to assist him in procuring boards; has taken measures which will certainly furnish between 12,000 and 15,000 by the 16th inst. Arrangements made for their transportation. Hopes to be of the party to New York., American Philosophical Society
Schuyler, Peter to Udny Hay, 1779 May 8
Schuyler, Peter to Udny Hay, 1779 May 8
Letter from Peter Schuyler to Udny Hay. Albany - Acknowledging favor of 24th ult. Manner of court instituted at one time to try the offenses of enlisted bateauxmen and teamsters, and modes of punishment used. Discusses it's expediency in the present scarcity of hands., American Philosophical Society
Schuyler, Philip John to Richard Henry Lee, 1775 October 19
Schuyler, Philip John to Richard Henry Lee, 1775 October 19
Letter from Philip Schuyler to Richard Henry Lee., American Philosophical Society
Scott, Captain William, The Battle of Germantown memorandum
Scott, Captain William, The Battle of Germantown memorandum
This bound memorandum chronicles events leading up to and during the Battle of Germantown. Captain William Scott describes the capture of a prisoner on the Lime Kiln Road just prior to the battle that alerted the British to the presence of American forces. The memorandum details the various companies of the larger British units that took place in the battle, including Scott's own 17th Light Infantry Company of the 17th Regiment of Foot. Casualties are mentioned, but not in detail., Included in the bound volume is a transcript of the memorandum., American Philosophical Society
Scott, Dr. to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 13
Scott, Dr. to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 13
Letter from Nathanael Greene. Morris - Has found a mare, with the Continental brand, in the possession of Colonel Berry that was stolen from him three years before. Desires the General's directions to Colonel Berry on the premises., American Philosophical Society
Scott, George to Benjamin Franklin, 1780 February 1
Scott, George to Benjamin Franklin, 1780 February 1
Letter from George Scott to Benjamin Franklin. Sends his servant for the pass; urges him to write to Dr. John Pringle and tells how to send his letter so as to avoid its being opened in London, since ministerial writers are ready to abuse the Doctor., American Philosophical Society