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Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 23; Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20987
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 20th inst. Mr. Furman's report on the number of boards deposited at various towns. All efforts to get a supply of cash from the Treasury, fruitless. Money depreciated twenty-five per cent., since there repulse at Savannah. has given the necessary directions concerning the craft in the Susquehanna. 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. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-23; 2022

Title: Peters, Richard to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 21; Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22028
Description: Letter from Richard Peters to Nathanael Greene. War Office - Acknowledging favor of 10th inst. and the returns accompanying it. Asking to be kept more fully informed as to the stores received and issued by the Forage department.; 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; Peters, Richard, 1743-1828; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-21; 2022

Title: Stewart, Walter to Nathanael Greene, 1778 January 4; Stewart, Walter to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22654
Description: Letter from Walter Stewart to Nathanael Greene. Fredericksburg - Recounting his journey with Colonel Ball of 300 miles in five weeks, and the kindness and hospitality of their friends en route, as well as in Virginia. Unhappy situation of the people for want of bread. Enormous cost of wheat and pork. Disappointed to find the money of as little value as at Philadelphia. Fears for another campaign. People chagrined that a much severer sentence was not passed on General Lee. The gentlemen of Virginia exasperated against R. H. Lee. Compliments to Mrs. Greene; hopes his and their lottery tickets will be successful as it is really necessary. Expects to shake him by the hand the beginning of March.; 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--Campaigns; Operational rations (Military supplies); United States. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Stewart, Walter, 1756-1796; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-01-04; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 11; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19805
Description: Letter from Camp, Smith's Clove in New York - Acknowledging favors of 8th and 9th inst. Impossible to furnish wagons to transport the stores from Pompton to camp till general arrangement is made. Thanks him for his politeness and attention to Mrs. Greene.; 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; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quartermasters; Wagons; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-11; 2022

Title: Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 3; Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21219
Description: Letter from Robert Forsyth to Nathanael Greene. Camp, Middlebrook - Acknowledging letter of 31st ult. The arrival of "faithful old John, with his bays in very good order." Sympathizes with Mrs. Greene over the bad roads.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Quartermasters; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Forsyth, Robert; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-03; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 14; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22157
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 10th inst. Expected to set out that morning, but his negro man let a log of wood fall on his leg, bruising and cutting it; will therefore reach General Greene Sunday evening or Monday morning. Virginia troops marched on the 13th. Owing to depth of snow, many of the horses have given up; some must be purchased, but where to get the money? Great need of cash.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Quartermasters; Horses; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-14; 2022

Title: Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 23; Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21066
Description: Letter from Henry Hollingsworth to Nathanael Greene. Concerning wagonage from Chester county to Philadelphia.; 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; Quartermasters; Hollingsworth, Henry; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-23; 2022

Title: Livingston, William to Nathanael Greene, 1778 November 5; Livingston, William, 1723-1790 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21590
Description: Letter from William Livingston to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of October 21, and congratulating him on the latest addition to his family. The extravagance of Philadelphia. Suggests a loan from some foreign power to raise the credit of the money. Enemy relying on our money losing its credit. Policy of New Jersey exceedingly corrupt. Mentions the address of the Assembly to the Governor of New York as a serious matter to the country. Necessity of the States confederating. The conduct of Congress. A shocking spectacle of corruption and deception. Surprised at the conduct of Massachusetts in returning the same members; dangerous trusting the same people too long. Refers him to General Wadsworth for the history of the times. Quotes Lee as speaking loudly against His Excellency, saying he is an old woman, has no stability, etc. P.S. November 8 - A report that Jamaica is taken.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Political Philosophy; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Family life--18th century; War and Families; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Influence--Congresses; Quartermasters; Livingston, William, 1723-1790; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-11-05; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 27; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22484
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 25th inst. Question of transporting the stores. Boats will be all in order by the following week. Supply of tents. Distressed for money. Private conference with Governor Reed. Well drawn petition, signed by a great number of citizens, with the Governor at the head. has been presented to Congress on the subject of money. Immediate attention paid to it.; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-27; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 10; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22374
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Bush planning a route for the march of Pulaski's Legion from Philadelphia to Georgia. Constant calls on him for money, and not a shilling form the Treasury. major Eyre has just called on him concerning the matter of taking charge of public ferries. Enclosing letter from Colonel Hooper with an avowal in it of having paid £5 a day for teams. February 11 - has written directing Mr. Hollingsworth to erect stores at the Head of Elk on the most economical plan. Wishing him to mention the particular sums he desires sent to Boston. Compliments to Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Washington.; 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: 1779-02-10; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Cornelius Sheriff, 1779 June 9; Sheriff, Cornelius from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22777
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Cornelius Sheriff. Camp - Smith's Clove - Acknowledging favor of 3d inst. Recommending particular attention and great exertion in the mater of transporting stores. Resolution of Congress concerning the commission in the quartermaster's department. If he draws commission, must pay and subsist his assistant.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Sheriff, Cornelius; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-09; 2022

Title: Tilghman, Tench to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 25; Tilghman, Tench to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22800
Description: Letter from Tench Tilghman to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - Orders from His Excellency to have 400 or 500 bricks brought up to repair Mr. Ludwig's ovens, as a great deal of grain has been wasted for lack of good ovens.; 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; Military camps; Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1793; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-25; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to George Washington, 1779 June 11; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23671
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Desires the artificers will not be used in laying floors to tents; they are ended elsewhere, and also the floors will increase the baggage of the army, the officers being lot to leave them behind.; 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; Military camps; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1796; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-11; 2022

Title: Hughes, John to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 3; Hughes, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20545
Description: Letter from John Hughes to Nathanael Greene. Has engaged a number of teams. Desires General Greene's orders as to their rations, as he does not consider the recommendation or orders of Mr. Lewis binding on him, the brigade, or any part thereof.; 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; Operational rations (Military supplies); Hughes, John; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-03; 2022

Title: Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 14; Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21159
Description: Letter from Nehemiah Hubbard to Nathanael Greene. Hartford - Acknowledging his favor of the 10th inst. Promising 200 tons of best English hay, ready to be shipped when wanted. Has sent a person in quest of boards. Believes twenty flatboats might be built in twenty-five days from this time. Unless he receives a small supply of money nothing can be done.; 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: 1779-10-14; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 16; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23106
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Millstone - Enclosing an answer to a letter from the Board of War, informing him that all wheels must stand still until they hear from him (Sullivan); therefore General Greene must send a flying express, who is not to eat, drink or sleep till he reaches Philadelphia.; 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; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1791; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-16; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 2; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23247
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Morristown - Acknowledging his letter of the day before. Concerning the dismission of express-riders; thinks as many as possible should be immediately discharged. Will write to Congress on the subject.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1804; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-02; 2022

Title: Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene, 1779 September 29; Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20151
Description: Letter from Thomas Chase to Nathanael Greene. Sorry to inform him that there is great complaint against him on the Commissary General's department for want of teams to bring forward the public stores to West Point; does not understand the reason of this, the roads being good and teams plentiful. Sets forth the serious harm resulting from any delay in hurrying forward the stores.; 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; Quartermasters; Chase, Thomas; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-09-29; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 14; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21074
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Twelve barrels of tents arrived from Messrs. Otis and Henley; has ordered them stored at the landing until further 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--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-14; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 19; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21636
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Asking for a full supply of blankets. Difficulty in procuring teams. Oldest man in the country never remembers to have seen a winter so bad for the business of transportation.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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--American forces; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-19; 2022