Greene, Nathanael to William Smith, 1779 June 13

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TITLE INFORMATION
TitleGreene, Nathanael to William Smith, 1779 June 13
Alternative TitleSmith, William from Nathanael Greene
ASSOCIATED NAMES
CreatorGreene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
RecipientSmith, William
CreatorUnited States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
CONTENT DESCRIPTION
AbstractLetter from William Smith to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging letters of 9th and 22d ult. and 9th inst. Unfortunate mistake in sending tents to Albany. Discovery made which will shorten the route to Fishkill thirty miles. Money lost by not having known it before. Sum of money on the way to Mr. Smith. Compliments him on his punctuality. Hopes the wine sent to His Excellency was cased, otherwise the carters would ruin the quality by adulteration.
NoteAmerican Philosophical Society
LanguageEnglish
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--Finance
Subject (lcsh) United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies
Subject (lcsh) Alcohol
Subject (lcsh) United States. Continental Army--Military life
Subject (lcsh) Quartermasters
Subject (lcsh) Albany (N.Y.)
Subject (lcsh) Fishkill (N.Y.)
Subject (lcsh) New York (State)
Subject (lcsh) Smith, William
Subject (lcsh) Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Subject (lcsh) United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
TypeText
GenreCorrespondence
Extent2p.
Digital OriginReformatted digital
Reformatting QualityPreservation
ORIGIN INFORMATION
Date Issued1779-06-13
Date Captured2022
PARENT COLLECTION
TitleNathanael Greene Papers
Call NumberMss.B.G83
URLhttps://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
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