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Title: Williamson, Matthias to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 16; Williamson, Matthias to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23296
Description: Letter from Matthias Williamson to Nathanael Greene. Elizabethtown - Introducing Mr. Aaron Woodruff, who has been an express-rider at the above post for three months, and if possible, desires his pay. If he is not paid, would like to know the amount of his wages and how the post is to be supplied with riders.; 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. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Williamson, Matthias; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-16; 2022

Title: Hart, William D. to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 13; Hart, William D. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21476
Description: Letter from William D. Hart to Nathanael Greene. Paramus - Has sent out a party to secure a boat of his [Greene's], which drifted down. Difficulty of procuring anything on certificates, as the people are disgusted, no cash having been supplied to pay them since '77.; 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--Finance; Hart, William D.; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-13; 2022

Title: Scull, P. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 20; Scull, P. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23069
Description: Letter from Peter Scull to Nathanael Greene. War Office - Begging him to mark out some system by which Mr. Hiltzheimer, the keeper of the public stables, may know who are and who are not entitled to have their horses kept at the public expense.; 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; Horse boarding facilities; Forage; Scull, Peter; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-20; 2022

Title: Joyce, William to Nathanael Greene, 1778 November 9; Joyce, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21763
Description: Letter from William Joyce to Nathanael Greene. Middletown - Acknowledging favor of 6th inst. Has half promised his services to a privateer bark sailing the latter end of the month; will get three shares of the profits. However, will leave the privateer and undertake with General Greene if he will pay a certain price.; 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; Joyce, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-11-09; 2022

Title: Thompson, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 17; Thompson, James to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22749
Description: Letter from James Thompson to Nathanael Greene. In answer to his favor of the 7th inst., wrote requesting that oil and brushes to repair and preserve the harness might be forwarded. Country teams for brigade duty coming in pretty fast.; 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; Thompson, James; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-17; 2022

Title: Smith, Hugh to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 28; Smith, Hugh to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22992
Description: Letter from Hugh Smith to Nathanael Greene. The Eastern post not arriving in time, the Southern rider departed without the mail. Would be exceedingly obliged if the General would give an order for one of his express-riders to take charge of it to Philadelphia. Cannot find a man for money.; 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; Smith, Hugh; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-28; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22463
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. List of articles required in camp mentioned in above letter.; 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; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Timothy Pickering, 1779 June 20; Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22151
Description: Letter from Timothy Pickering to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Asking for information respecting the late regulations in the barrack department.; 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; Quartermasters; Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-20; 2022

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 6; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20108
Description: Letter from Ephraim Bowen to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing accounts and returns for past month. Unless speedy supply of money arrives, will not be able to procure a single tone of hay. If Glover's brigade has orders to march, they will rob the department of necessary horses.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-06; 2022

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to Ichabod Burnett, 1779 February 16; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to Icabod Burnett
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20225
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 9th inst. Enough tents and knapsacks and cooking utensils for the troops to Providence. Sends return of 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-; Burnett, Ichabod
Date: 1779-02-16; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 6; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20917
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Congratulating him on the latest addition to his family. Recalling the bearer, Hawkes Hay, to his memory, his many virtues and his need of employment.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Soldiers--Family relationships--United States; Social networks--18th century; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-06; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to an Unknown recipient, 1779 July 14; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to unknown correspondent
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21389
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene. New Windsor - Acknowledging letter of 8th inst. enclosing returns, etc. Repeats the necessity of keeping no one on pay whose services can possibly be dispensed with. Arrival of Glover's Brigade will be a timely one, Connecticut being in deepest distress. Asks for certain accounts. Refers him to Maj. Olney for news.; 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; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-07-14; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 29; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21080
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. The bearer, Mr. Stewart, is on his way to King's Ferry to take charge as quartermaster, and waits for instructions. Colonel Hubbard cannot get a yard of duck in his State. Advices a halt in the building of the bateaux - no boards will be left for many necessary objects. Gives return of bateaux at Wappen's creek. Caulker needed. Wages of artificers. Smiths demanding equal wages with those in Philadelphia, "that sink of pollution." Without money transportation must stop. Wheelwrights demand a raise in their wages.; 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; Carpenters; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-29; 2022

Title: Otis and Henley Return, 1779 June 1; Otis and Henley Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23907
Description: Return of wagonmaster's stores in their possession.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Otis and Henley, Messrs.; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-01; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Cornelius Sheriff, 1779 July 12; Sheriff, Cornelius from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22632
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Cornelius Sheriff. New Windsor - Acknowledging favor of the 4th, with certain returns. States to what extent Colonel Sheriff may command Mr. Bond. Clothing for bateaux men. Enemy has plundered New Haven and burned Fairfield; their ravages inhuman and barbarous; their abuse to women exceeds all description.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; 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--Clothing and dress; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quartermasters; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Sheriff, Cornelius; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-07-12; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 14; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19994
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Sends the bearer, Mr. Maerschalk, to procure some cash if possible. Number of tools and great quantity of horseshoes contracted for, take a large amount of money. Cost of Iron. Will furnish a general return of stores the following week.; 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; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-14; 2022

Title: Morgan, Jacob to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 28; Morgan, Jacob to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22480
Description: Letter from Jacob Morgan to Nathanael Greene. Reading - Account of horses and teams furnished to Colonel Cox and those ready to start.; 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; Morgan, Jacob; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-28; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23034
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Asking for information concerning the artificers. His troops in want of canteens.; 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, 1742-1793; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 28; Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22143
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Otis and Henley. Boston - Enclosing invoice of twelve hogsheads of tents and three casks of nails, to be forwarded immediately.; 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: 1779-10-28; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 21; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20942
Description: Letter from Thomas Chase to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging favor of 31st ult. Refuses responsibility in settling Mr. Pyncheon's affair. Want of attention shown by the States to the business of the 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-21; 2022