Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 10

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TITLE INFORMATION
TitleHollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 10
Alternative TitleHollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene
ASSOCIATED NAMES
CreatorHollingsworth, Henry
RecipientGreene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
RecipientUnited States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
CONTENT DESCRIPTION
AbstractLetter acknowledging favor of 2d inst. Evil results arising from the purchase of corn and grain by persons not of his appointing. Trustworthiness of the gentlemen he has employed. If, however, any of his agents have erred, they shall be dismissed. Wages of wagoners. Need of cash. February 11 - Concerning the conduct of Wagonmasters Anderson and Caswell. Wagoner's natural preference for private hauling. No court-house or prison in the county where business can be transacted. On examining Act of Assembly for prohibiting speculators, finds it so inconsistent that it commends the very thing it prohibits.
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) United States. Continental Army--Military life
Subject (lcsh) Forage
Subject (lcsh) Quartermasters
Subject (lcsh) United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.
Subject (lcsh) Head of Elk (Md.)
Subject (lcsh) Hollingsworth, Henry
Subject (lcsh) Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Subject (lcsh) United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
TypeText
GenreCorrespondence
GenreOrders (Military Records)
Extent3p.
Digital OriginReformatted digital
Reformatting QualityPreservation
ORIGIN INFORMATION
Date Issued1779-02-10
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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