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Title: Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 11; Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21171
Description: Letter from Nehemiah Hubbard to Nathanael Greene. Hartford - Enclosing a copy of an account presented to Mr. Hubbard for payment - is he to pay it? Also encloses returns.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; Hubbard, Nehemiah; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-11; 2022

Title: Lott, Abraham to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 14; Lott, Abraham to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21738
Description: Letter from Abraham Lott to Nathanael Greene. Beverwyck - Acknowledging favor of the 9th inst. and taking a mournful view of the country's condition. Economy and frugality replaced by extravagance, luxury and venality. Very much alarmed at the present situation of affairs. When he has strength to travel, will wait upon him.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Lott, Abraham; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-14; 2022

Title: Stirling, Lord to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 9; Stirling, Lord, 1726-1783 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23168
Description: Letter from William Alexander to Nathanael Greene. Baskinridge - Concerning the choice of suitable quarters for the army. As a result of a five days' search, mentions the situation which he thinks preferable to any in New Jersey. Plenty of wood and water there, and though not many comfortable houses for the quarters of General officers, still enough to make shift with. Will join his division in a day or two unless His Excellency should wish him to remain where he is. Intelligence of a fleet sailing from New York with 800 troops said to be fore the West Indies; no such news at General Maxwell's quarters, but certain that they are preparing for an embarkation.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Alexander, William, 1726-1783; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-09; 2022

Title: Sizer, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 17; Sizer, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23187
Description: Letter from Thomas Sickels to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Men under his command building the boats work from daylight till dark, with only the necessary time for breakfast or dinner. They have petitioned in consequence for a larger allowance of provisions; suggests a full ration and a half during this exigency.; 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; Construction; Quartermasters; Sizer, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-17; 2022

Title: Lott, Abraham to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 24; Lott, Abraham to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21713
Description: Letter from Abraham Lott to Nathanael Greene. Beverwyck - Acknowledging favor of same date. Assuring him how happy they will be to receive Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Washington with such friends as may accompany them. Monstrous cruelty of the enemy to the southward bespeaks desperation. Solemn declaration of Congress to resent such treatment.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Lott, Abraham; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-24; 2022

Title: Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 13; Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20583
Description: Letter from Nehemiah Hubbard to Nathanael Greene. Hartford - Enclosing copy of agreements made with the owners of the schooners "Industry" and "Prudence," the only vessels that would be chartered in the State on any terms. Poor success in recruiting wagoners.; 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--American forces; 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: 1779-05-26; 2022

Title: Webb, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1778 October 27; Webb, Joseph to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23238
Description: Letter from Joseph Webb to Nathanael Greene. By desire of Governor Trumbull is going to the lines with Governor Franklin. In receipt of countermand orders.; 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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Webb, Joseph; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-10-27; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 9; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20091
Description: Letter from Camp, Smith's Clove in New York - Favorable information, concerning provisions, in his favor of the 6th inst., very pleasant hearing. Wishes for sent as fast as it comes to Morristown. Will soon release him (Colonel Abeel) from transporting stores and enable him to attend to the objects within his own particular line of duty.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Social networks--18th century; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-09; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Charles Pettit, 1779 July 29; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21949
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Account of an interview he had with the Board of Congress, during which he laid before them the situation of the Quartermaster's department and the probable consequences if they were not supplied with money. After much discussion, procured a warrant on the Loan Office for two millions, and one on the Loan Office in New Jersey for ,000 to help Mr. Furman. Colonel Mitchell's application for teams to the Council. Sends, by Mr. Frame, 1,000 for him, and the like sum for Colonel Hay.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; Forage; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-07-29; 2022

Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 11; Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20876
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 10th inst. With enclosures. Reasons for the major's objections to the pack-saddles. Thinks himself that they are superior to those made by Colonel Hooper. Quality of axes ordered. Stores from Philadelphia as good as those procured elsewhere. Best write for pack-saddles. Promises every exertion in raising bateau-men. Bloomsbury.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-11; 2022

Title: Ross, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Ross, George to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22847
Description: Letter from George Ross to Nathanael Greene. Lancaster - Acknowledging favor of the 19th inst. Difficulty of engaging carters. Number of teams and horses on hand.; 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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Horses; Forage; Ross, George, 1730-1779; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Artificers under Lt. Bolton to Nathanael Greene, 1778 December 4; Artificers under Lt. Bolton to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23482
Description: West Point - Setting forth Lt. Bolton's fine qualities, and petitioning that if the company must be broken up, they may not be ordered into Captain Sizer's company, but into Captain Pendleton's.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-12-04; 2022

Title: Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 11; Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22444
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Otis and Henley. Boston - Presenting certain bills for payment, the sum being 0,000. Hopes this will not retard supply of cash promised by escort.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Otis and Henley, Messrs.; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-11; 2022

Title: Wade, Francis to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 28; Wade, Francis to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22707
Description: Letter from Francis Wade to Nathanael Greene. Wilmington - Account of horses forwarded and those on hand. Difficult to procure drivers. Assistance given in removing public stores. Complains of the law governing the calling out of teams; also of the State Commissioners. Begs that General Greene will not allow him to be superseded in his office without timely notice.; 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; Horses; Wade, Francis; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-28; 2022

Title: Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 13; Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20905
Description: Letter from Henry Hollingsworth to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing returns of assistants, clerks and other persons employed at the Elk post. The wharf almost completed, and the store all ready to raise. Want of forage. Postponing taxes until December, impolitic. Wishes such part of his letter communicated to Colonel Clement Biddle as may be necessary.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Forage; Quartermasters; Hollingsworth, Henry; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-13; 2022

Title: Shreve, Israel to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 26; Shreve, Israel to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23026
Description: Letter from Israel Shreve to Nathanael Greene. Elizabethtown - Thought best to send the tents three miles back of the above place. Sends all the intelligence he could collect.; 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; Shreve, Israel; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-26; 2022

Title: Smith, William to Nathanael Greene, 1778 June 21; Smith, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22569
Description: Letter from William Smith to Nathanael Greene. Springfield - Acknowledging favor of 12th inst. Stores sent forward. Quantity of clothing forwarded to General Knox at Fishkill. Has appointed Mr. Rice, of Brookfield, foragemaster for that post. Will make scows as soon as possible; boatmen engaged. The town has great objections to a Continental ferry. Places chosen for stores.; 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; Forage; Quartermasters; Smith, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-06-21; 2022

Title: Livingston, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 14; Livingston, William, 1723-1790 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21826
Description: Letter from William Livingston to Nathanael Greene. Beverwyck - Acknowledging favor of 9th inst. Happy to hear of his safe arrival in camp. Has enjoyed the possession of his quarters twice in his absence. Asks him to inform Colonel Wadsworth that his presence will probably be absolutely necessary at camp on the 17th about 7 o'clock in the evening.; 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; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Livingston, William, 1723-1790; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-14; 2022

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 25; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20375
Description: Letter from Ephraim Bowen to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing a journal of the siege of Savannah found on board a British sloop which put into the harbor of Newport, not knowing that their friends had evacuated that town. Wants order for clothing. Will forward accounts in December.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-25; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 30; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22932
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Nathanael Greene. Walnut St. - Wishes to know whether he has given any orders or directions to any officers in his department to settle the account, which was lately pending between General Arnold and certain subjects of Pennsylvania. Some transactions mentioned as having passed highly injurious to the interest and honor of the State.; 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; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-30; 2022