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Title: Washington, George to George Bryan, 1778 May 28; No. 1532 George Washington to George Bryan
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:686
Description: Sends condolences on the death of the President of the [Pennsylvania] Council [Thomas Wharton, Jr.]; informs him that Washington will advise the Council if the marquis de Lafayette leaves the army and accepts an appointment as ambassador to the United States from the court of France; postscript: recommends that if the British evacuate Philadelphia, the civil authority of Pennsylvania establish itself as soon as possible in the city in order to protect private property and "Citizens of every denomination."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Date: 1778-05-28; 2021

Title: United States Congress to George Washington, 1777 April 10; United States. Congress. ALS Cy to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16363
Description: Letter from the United States Congress to George Washington about the reasons for forming a camp on the "westside" of the Delaware.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers
Date: 1777-04-10; 2021

Title: Ludwick, Christopher to George Washington, 1780 January 7; Ludwick, Christopher, 1720-1801 to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21811
Description: Letter from Christopher Ludwig to George Washington. Morristown - Putting before His Excellency the broken-down condition of one of the ovens in the bake-house and consequent impossibility of making the required amount of bread. Begs that a committee of inspection be appointed to inspect the magazines of provisions, bake-houses, etc.; 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; Ludwig, Christopher; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1780-01-07; 2022

Title: Miles, Samuel to George Washington, [1778]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:572
Description: Letter from Samuel Miles to George Washington concerning the possible exchange of prisoners.; Draft; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century
Date: [1778]; 2021

Title: Miles, Samuel to George Washington, [1777-1778]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:593
Description: Letter from Samuel Miles to George Washington regarding American prisoners.; "Copy of letter to George Washington"; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814
Date: [approximately 1777-1778]; 2021

Title: Morris, Robert to George Washington, 1782 August 30; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10851
Description: Robert Morris writes an additional note to George Washington that continues from the prior letter about the dire financial state Congress is in. He asks that Washington not share his prior letter and that he has kept this information to himself as well.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States. Continental Congress. Office of Finance
Date: 1782-08-30; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Henry Jackson, 1778 June 18; No. 2188 George Washington to Henry Jackson
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:683
Description: Informs him about intelligence that the enemy are evacuating Philadelphia and orders him to be ready to march into the city.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1778-06-18; 2021

Title: Morris, Robert to George Washington, 1782 September 09; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10831
Description: Robert Morris continues his description of the financial state of the war and the United States to George Washington. Morris explains that the expectation of peace and the end of the war has stagnated trade, which Morris relied on to support the war efforts. Consequently, Congress is relying on the States to finance the army.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; International trade--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States. Continental Congress. Office of Finance
Date: 1782-09-09; 2022

Title: Washington George to Robert Morris, 1776 December 14; No. 1573 George Washington to Robert Morris
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:933
Description: Informs him that in order to cooperate with Morris's endeavor to save the frigate Delaware, Washington will send a party to Philadelphia to convey the vessel out of the river.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American
Date: 1776-12-14; 2021

Title: Weedon, George to George Washington, 1777 December 29
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1601
Description: Letter from General Weedon to General George Washington regarding promotions and operations.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Military uniforms
Date: 1777-12-29; 2021

Title: Washington, George to George Weedon, 1777 December 3
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1581
Description: Letter from General George Washington to General George Weedon about a Philadelphia campaign.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Date: 1777-12-03; 2021

Title: Washington, George to Jacob Read, 1784 February 12; No. 2234 George Washington to Jacob Read
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:916
Description: Remarks that Col. [David] Humphreys is qualified to fill either of two vacant offices; mentions setting off for a visit to his mother [Mary Ball Washington] in Fredericksburg, [Va.]; postscript: requests that he offer Washington's respects to [Anne-Cesar], chevalier de La Luzerne, [Francois Barbe-] Marbois, and General Armand [Armand-Charles Tuffin, marquis de La Rouerie], and mentions that Washington will attempt to see them before they return to Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Date: 1784-02-12; 2021

Title: Mitchell, John to George Washington, 1779 December 17; Mitchell, John to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22085
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to George Washington. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 14th inst. Impossible for him to be absent from Philadelphia in the present critical situation. Has given every information to a committee of Congress, in writing, respecting Maj. General Arnold; if, however, His Excellency still desires him to be present at the trial, he will immediately obey.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Trials--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Influence--Congresses; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1779-12-17; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 27; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23823
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Morristown - Orders to General Greene to govern himself by the Act of 27th utl., directing the dismission of the express-riders, with certain exceptions.; 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; Military camps; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1806; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-27; 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: 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: Washington, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 August 10; Washington, George (1732-1799). ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16541
Description: Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee about Alexander Spotswood and other matters.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Media; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1778-08-10; 2021

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 19; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23893
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Middlebrook - Enclosing a letter from General Sullivan, with the several papers to which he refers. Difficulties arising from deficiency of wagons, tents, etc., in General Greene's department will claim the earliest notice. Asking for General Sullivan's letter and the return of the New Hampshire Regiment.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Military camps; Wagons; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1792; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-19; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 4; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23213
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Middlebrook - Having already explained the plan of the western expedition against the Indians of the Six Nations, now informs him that General Sullivan is appointed to the command of the expedition, and desires that he will be ready, to enable him to make a general movement of the army. General Greene knows the urgent motives to a speedy movement.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1790; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-04; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1778 December 17; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22597
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Middlebrook - Enclosing copies of two letters - one to Mr. Wadworth concerning supplies for a large army to the northward, the other his answer, saying that the principal objection to the supplies being certain is the precariousness of carriage. Wants to know if it is possible for General Greene to promise certain and uniform transportation.; 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; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1787; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-12-17; 2022