Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 10
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| TITLE INFORMATION | |||
| Title | Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 10 | ||
| Alternative Title | Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene | ||
| ASSOCIATED NAMES | |||
| Creator | Cox, John, 1731-1793 | ||
| Recipient | Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 | ||
| Recipient | United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department | ||
| CONTENT DESCRIPTION | |||
| Abstract | Letter informing him that Major Eyre, at the head of about 100 well-disposed carpenters, intends setting out for headquarters Tuesday morning. Puzzled to know how to raise enough cash to give them each a monthly advance. Terrible demand for cash. Difficulty in procuring canvas for tents; enumerates the number sent on and promises more. Stoves being made as fast as possible. Fast sailing boats, ordered by His Excellency, waiting for the dispatches to Count d'Estaing. Philadelphia. | ||
| Note | American Philosophical Society | ||
| Language | English | ||
| Language | (eng) | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | United States. Continental Army--Military life | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Carpenters | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Quartermasters | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Military camps | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Philadelphia (Pa.) | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Cox, John, 1731-1793 | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department | ||
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |||
| Type | Text | ||
| Genre | Correspondence | ||
| Extent | 3p. | ||
| Digital Origin | Reformatted digital | ||
| Reformatting Quality | Preservation | ||
| ORIGIN INFORMATION | |||
| Date Issued | 1779-10-10 | ||
| Date Captured | 2022 | ||
| PARENT COLLECTION | |||
| Title | Nathanael Greene Papers | ||
| Call Number | Mss.B.G83 | ||
| URL | https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml | ||
| ACCESS INFORMATION | |||
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