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Yeates, Jasper to Sarah Yeates, 1779
Yeates, Jasper to Sarah Yeates, 1779
6 letters from Jasper Yeates to Sarah Yeates. The letters recount recent travels and shared family. Yeates mentions finding a servant in one letter., Jasper Yeates frequently refers to his wife Sarah Yeates, born Sarah Burd, as "Sally"., American Philosophical Society
Yeates, Jasper to Sarah Yeates, 1780
Yeates, Jasper to Sarah Yeates, 1780
4 letters from Jasper Yeates to Sarah Yeates. Jasper describes his current state of being, and describes the world around him. "The Devil take Winter fourth". Jasper also expressed a love for shared family and his joy whenever he hears word of Sarah's safe travel., Jasper Yeates frequently refers to his wife Sarah Yeates, born Sarah Burd, as "Sally"., American Philosophical Society
Yeates, Jasper to Sarah Yeates, 1781
Yeates, Jasper to Sarah Yeates, 1781
5 letters from Jasper Yeates to Sarah Yeates. Jasper mentions his disagreeable time traveling in bad weather, and other aspects of his travels. Jasper mentions his anxiety, specifically surrounding returning home. After returning home Jasper mentions that he was feeling much better., Jasper Yeates frequently refers to his wife Sarah Yeates, born Sarah Burd, as "Sally"., American Philosophical Society
Yeates, Jasper to Sarah Yeates, 1782
Yeates, Jasper to Sarah Yeates, 1782
8 letters from Jasper Yeates to Sarah Yeates. Jasper describes his recent travels, along with some events that he has witnessed recently., Jasper Yeates frequently refers to his wife Sarah Yeates, born Sarah Burd, as "Sally"., American Philosophical Society
Yeates, Jasper to Sarah Yeates, 1783
Yeates, Jasper to Sarah Yeates, 1783
9 letters from Jasper Yeates to Sarah Yeates. Jasper mentions his disagreeable time traveling in inclimate weather, and other aspects of his travels. Jasper states that he is impatient while waiting to learn of his wife's travels., Jasper Yeates frequently refers to his wife Sarah Yeates, born Sarah Burd, as "Sally"., American Philosophical Society
Young, H. Return, 1779 April 27
Young, H. Return, 1779 April 27
Return of stores in the 1st Virginia Brigade., American Philosophical Society
Young, H. Return, 1779 February
Young, H. Return, 1779 February
Return of horses in General Woodford's brigade., American Philosophical Society
Young, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 18
Young, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 18
Letter from Henry Young to Nathanael Greene. Fredericksburg - Detailed account of the march of the Virginia troops southward. Supplies on hand sufficient, except from Leesburg to Fredericksburg. Express received by General Woodford from General Lincoln, urging him to hasten the march of his division, as the enemy have received a reinforcement at Savannah. Troops in good health and high spirits in spite of the long march, and anxious to stop the enemy's progress., American Philosophical Society
Young, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 31
Young, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 31
Letter from Henry Young to Nathanael Greene. Lancaster - Delay of troops occasioned by want of horses. Movements of the Second Division. Apprehensive of further delays before reaching Fredericksburg, the road between that town and Leesburg being the worst on the continent. Wishes to know how the wagoners he has enlisted are to be supplied with clothes; also what is the pay of a wagonmaster. Promises returns of everything in the quartermaster's department. If he has to continue defraying his own expenses, will be ruined. Carelessness and villainy of wagoners., American Philosophical Society
Ziegler, David to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 31
Ziegler, David to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 31
Letter from David Ziegler to Nathanael Greene. Offering him chocolate or soap or anything in the store., American Philosophical Society
[Franklin, Benjamin] to Anthony Todd, 1783 October 09
[Franklin, Benjamin] to Anthony Todd, 1783 October 09
A likely draft of a letter to Anthony Todd explaining the plans for the exchange of mail between the United States, France, and England and the movement of the packet boats., American Philosophical Society
[Menegand] to Benjamin Franklin, 1778 April 09
[Menegand] to Benjamin Franklin, 1778 April 09
American Philosophical Society