Palfrey, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 14
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| TITLE INFORMATION | |||
| Title | Palfrey, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 14 | ||
| Alternative Title | Palfrey, William to Nathanael Greene | ||
| ASSOCIATED NAMES | |||
| Creator | Palfrey, William, 1741-1780 | ||
| Recipient | Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 | ||
| Recipient | United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department | ||
| CONTENT DESCRIPTION | |||
| Abstract | Letter from William Palfrey to Nathanael Greene. Apologizing for not writing sooner as he has been with his family in the country. Report which prevailed in Boston that General Greene had been kidnapped by the Tories and carried prisoner to New York. has just spent a fortnight with General Hancock, who is sufficiently recovered from his attack of gout to attend the Assembly. Coolness between him and General Gates; neither they nor their ladies visit. General Gates' family involved in quarrels ever since their arrival. Mr. Bob Gates and Mr. Carter fought, but it was a bloodless encounter. Marquis on board the Alliance In Nantasket Road, waiting for a wind. Necessaries of life risen to a terrible pitch. Wishes a "Locke" or "Colbert" might start up and teach the art of finance. Intends to resign his commission, his family being large, his children young and needing his support. Speaks of the accidental shooting of Mr. Andrews. If necessary to appoint some other person as his agent in Boston, begs leave to offer his services. Remembrances to friends. Sends for his amusement the current prices of sundry articles in Boston. | ||
| 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) | United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Quartermasters | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | New York (State) | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Boston (Mass.) | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Palfrey, William, 1741-1780 | ||
| 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 | 1779-01-14 | ||
| 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 | ||
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