Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 15

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TITLE INFORMATION
TitleHooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 15
Alternative TitleHooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
ASSOCIATED NAMES
CreatorHooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797
RecipientGreene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
RecipientUnited States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
CONTENT DESCRIPTION
AbstractLetter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Acknowledging favor of 13th inst. by Colonel Bond. Difficulty in subsisting the pack-horses and in procuring horse-drivers. Has not ten dollars in the bank. Has completed preparations for the Indian expedition, except the pack-horsemen, which he cannot raise for want of money. Business of calling out private teams. Has sent keg of butter to Mrs. Greene and one to Mrs. Biddle.
NoteAmerican Philosophical Society
LanguageEnglish
Language (eng)
Subject (lcsh) United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores
Subject (lcsh) Quartermasters
Subject (lcsh) United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Subject (lcsh) Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs
Subject (lcsh) United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects
Subject (lcsh) United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women
Subject (lcsh) Operational rations (Military supplies)
Subject (lcsh) Horses
Subject (lcsh) Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797
Subject (lcsh) Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Subject (lcsh) United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
TypeText
GenreCorrespondence
Extent4p.
Digital OriginReformatted digital
Reformatting QualityPreservation
ORIGIN INFORMATION
Date Issued1779-05-15
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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