Letter from Joseph Webb to Nathanael Greene. By desire of Governor Trumbull is going to the lines with Governor Franklin. In receipt of countermand orders., American Philosophical Society
Pelatiah Webster writes to Benjamin Franklin about the essays he has written under "A Citizen of Philada" about the economy of the States. Two of the essays are included at the end of the letter., American Philosophical Society
Letter from George Weedon to Nathanael Greene. Fredericksburg - Acknowledging letter of 14th ult., and congratulating him on the birth of a daughter. Would have given his only hat if it had been a son! Has leased a farm not to far from town, where his friends will always receive a hearty welcome, and if Mrs. Greene will come, promises her a ball every week. Great hopes at the beginning of the Rhode Island expedition, disappointed. Desires his opinion on the state of the arm, on the results of the Court-martial and the Eastern pole tax. Thinks the British are pretty tired and would gladly quit. Assembly still sitting; will communicate the heads of their deliberations in his next., American Philosophical Society
Letter from General George Weedon to Colonel William Grayson relaying positive news from the frontlines and a need for more winter supplies. Referenced is "the people of the Big Knife", or Long Knife, a common term that Native Americans used to refer to white settlers in Virginia., American Philosophical Society