Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 6
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| TITLE INFORMATION | |||
| Title | Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 6 | ||
| Alternative Title | Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene | ||
| ASSOCIATED NAMES | |||
| Creator | Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 | ||
| Recipient | Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 | ||
| Recipient | United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department | ||
| CONTENT DESCRIPTION | |||
| Abstract | Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Setting forth what he has done as regards procuring vessels. Credit and cash both gone at present. Owners of vessels no opulent, so that cash must be advanced to get them to sea; also to get a supply of duck. Sends two silver cups by bearer, which Mr. Andrews bespoke before his death. Has lost within a few weeks his father, friend and wife. Advises putting a few stores on each vessel. | ||
| 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Quartermasters | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Family life--18th century | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Boston (Mass.) | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department | ||
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |||
| Type | Text | ||
| Genre | Correspondence | ||
| Extent | 4p. | ||
| Digital Origin | Reformatted digital | ||
| Reformatting Quality | Preservation | ||
| ORIGIN INFORMATION | |||
| Date Issued | 1779-02-06 | ||
| 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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