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Title: Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 3; Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20626
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 14th ult. by Major Burnet. Declares every charge in that letter untrue and the report of slanderous tongues. Defends himself against charges - i.e., loss of the people's confidence, and the putting his relations in office. Thanks General Greene for his impartial inquiry. Thinks source of most of the complaints is the lack of a proper distinction between the quartermaster's and the commissary business.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Hollingsworth, Henry; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-03; 2022

Title: Claiborne, Richard to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 22; Claiborne, Richard to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20313
Description: Letter from Richard Claiborne to Nathanael Greene. Maryland division waiting for their clothing. Mr. Belding wishes to know if his assistance is necessary in quartering the light dragoons at Wallingsford.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Dragoons; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Claiborne, Richard; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-22; 2022

Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 16; Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20807
Description: Letter from John Cox to Nathanael Greene. Bloomsbury - Just honored with his favor of that morning and sends the horse by bearer. Congress has received some very interesting intelligence, which is affected to be kept a profound secret. Many conjectures as to its nature. Has had a considerable effect in reducing prices. Pennsylvania's tax bill under consideration. Report of five or six of the enemy's armed vessels being carried into Chesapeake bay by two Continental frigates. Intelligence received that the schooner Hunter Has brought in a prize.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-16; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 5; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21917
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Showing the various dispositions made of a million dollars suddenly received. Other clamorous calls for money. Business of detention of vessels in South Carolina. Plans for the erection of stores at the Head of Elk. Suggest advisability of waiting before taking the Forage department out of Mr. Hollingsworth's hands. Monstrous prices paid by Mr. Ross for teams and his reported incapacity. Small money matters.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Forage; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-05; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to John Harvey, 1779 September 29; Harvey, John, 1745-1812 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21401
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to John Harvey. West Point - Acknowledging favor of the 1st., recommending the appointment of Mr. Rice a deputy quartermaster-general to the convention troops. Believes Mr. Rice an honest man, but neither a good accountant nor well versed in the forms of business.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Harvey, John; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-09-29; 2022

Title: Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 2; Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22498
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Otis and Henley. Boston - Enclosing Mr. Livingston's account.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Otis and Henley, Messrs.; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-02; 2022

Title: Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 19; Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20885
Description: Letter from Nehemiah Hubbard to Nathanael Greene. Hartford - Acknowledging favor of the 9th inst. Wrote him on the 4th concerning his ill success in procuring vessels to freight rice from South Carolina; never had a piece of business that cost more trouble and fatigue to so little purpose. Enclosing returns. Proper salary for good assistants.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Hubbard, Nehemiah; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-19; 2022

Title: Thompson, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 18; Thompson, James to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22906
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to James Thompson. New Windsor - Opened the enclosed to get the inventory of wagons, horses, etc.; not one carter to the brigade. Impossible for him to furnish wagoners.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Wagons; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Thompson, James; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-18; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 4; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22293
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Account of a conversation held with the Treasury Board, in which he set forth in quite a long speech the need for money and the tardiness with which it was supplied, especially to his department. Letter of the 1st inst. from Colonel Biddle mentioning the situation of the army as three miles west of Morris; desires an order on the Treasury for 0,000 to provide for the cavalry. Resolve of Congress to draw bills on Europe at six months' sight for £200,000 sterling; also to move from Philadelphia the next spring, but not yet determined whither. Suffering from inflammation of one eye, which may prevent his writing.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-04; 2022

Title: Erskine, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 18; Erskine, Robert, 1735-1780 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20902
Description: Letter from Robert Erskine to Nathanael Greene. Morristown - Returns for clothing of Surveying department.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Erskine, Robert; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-18; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Charles Pettit, 1779 November 6; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22212
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. West Point - Ship-carpenters from Philadelphia sent for by His Excellency's express command. Concerning the wages of these men and other workmen. Some liberal and proper provision must be made for the under staff, if they are to stay. Disbursements he has been obliged to make; short of funds himself. Requests for money from Colonel Lewis and Messrs. Otis and Henley. Expenditures swelled by the preparations for the New York expedition. Has distributed the little tracts upon finance among good judges.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Carpenters; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-06; 2022

Title: Morris, Gouverneur to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 19; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21971
Description: Letter from Gouverneur Morris to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Asking that, if it is proper and convenient, his nephew, Lewis Morris, may be taken into General Greene's family as a volunteer aide.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-19; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 30; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22643
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Nathanael Greene. Acknowledging his favor, which he will communicate to the Council. Thinks it wiser, if Mr. Mitchell has anything to say, for him to write it. Council meets that evening, so that if anything is to be offered, the sooner the better.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-30; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Moore Furman, 1779 June 21; Furman, Moore from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21274
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Moore Furman. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging favor of 12th inst. Inconvenience of not knowing what the next movement will be. Even the General, although acting on the defensive, cannot determine this point, for it all depends on the enemy's movements. Wants pasture for horses provided along the route from Middlebrook. Herculean task on their hands. Afraid good news from the South will turn out to be false.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Furman, Moore; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-21; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 6; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21091
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Destination of Captains Mills', Willcox's and Pendleton's companies. Improvements in the store and hospital, and a new guard-house to be built. Necessity of Major Ayres' people discontinuing the boat-building. Conditions of certain roads. Number of watercraft must be increased.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-06; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 12; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20236
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Praise for his assistants. General Greene's recommendation to Congress to advance assistant quartermaster's pay to 0 per month at first sight appears generous; on second thought, considers it inadequate to their services, considering their expenses. Must raise artificers' wages or lose them. Officers of artificers beg dismission from the service, producing certificates to show that their families are starving for bread, - no wonder! with wheat at per bushel!; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-12; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Nehemiah Hubbard, 1779 June 28; Hubbard, Nehemiah from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20703
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Nehemiah Hubbard. New Windsor - Acknowledging favor of 24th inst. Colonel Hay and main army greatly distressed for want of wagoners. Begs that he will pay particular attention to Colonel Hay's wants. Assistance given to one another by the States.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Hubbard, Nehemiah; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-28; 2022

Title: Flint, Royal to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 15; Flint, Royal to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21233
Description: Letter from Royal Flint to Nathanael Greene. New Windsor - Amount of bread and flour on hand. Would have waited on General Greene at the Point, but has been unwell for several days.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Flint, Royal; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-15; 2022

Title: Wade, Francis to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 6; Wade, Francis to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23029
Description: Letter from Francis Wade to Nathanael Greene. Wilmington - Acknowledging favor of the 29th ult. Surprised at Colonel Cox's omission to forward General Greene his (Wade's) papers and returns, up to May 1. Just recovered from fit of sickness, but will set off the following day to the city and try to get copies of the returns. Badly off for a clerk who understands these matters, but will do the best he can.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Wade, Francis; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-06; 2022

Title: Murray, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 11; Murray, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21997
Description: Letter from John Murray to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Begging him to forward to Captain Sargent certain letters from his family. Hopes to see him before summer is over.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Murray, John; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-11; 2022