Letter acknowledging favor of 16th inst. Has sent large parcel of nails to Colonel Hay. The court thought it had sufficient proof against Mr. Lewis to call a court-martial. It is certain that he has made an estate of about £20,000 in the course of two years. Mentions various proof of the man's roguery. Denies having lost his temper in court; has been quiet under many insults. Mr. Lott and Mr. Livingston in town; their wives the guests of Mrs. Abeel., American Philosophical Society
Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Mr. Weiss' order for a number of articles shall be attended to. General Sullivan's demand for 150 tents; cannot procure duck. Court of inquiry finished. Mr. Lewis failed to produce any evidence against him (Mr. Abeel). If a court-martial is called, can bring enough proof to hang Lewis. Implores General Greene to let some steps be taken to bring the villain to justice and clear his (Abeel's) name., American Philosophical Society
Letter acknowledging his favor with Colonel Livingston's enclosure. Desires Mr. Weiss to forward all the old axes as soon as possible., American Philosophical Society
Letter acknowledging favor of 6th inst. Promising to send him his pair of boots and the candlesticks in a few days. Sends by bearer twelve private locks, as General Greene will no doubt take a fancy to them. Hopes the General is in camp, as he needs money and can do no business without it., American Philosophical Society
Letter asking Robert Forsyth to give a fresh horse to bearer, who is going express to His Excellency with a letter of great importance., American Philosophical Society
Letter from James Abeel to Robert Forsyth. Will send a number of sleds, more on Monday; also Lord Stirling's carry-all and one of the same kind for General Greene, if he wishes it. Will forward the glass and an invoice of goods sent., American Philosophical Society
Letter stating that James Abeel is sending the unknown recipient six sleds of different sorts and asking their opinion of them. Entire sixty will be completed in a day or two., American Philosophical Society
Letter from James Abeel to William Maxwell. Question of tents. Forbidden to issue horsemen's tents without particular orders from General Greene. Has an elegant marquee ready for General Maxwell., American Philosophical Society
