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Title: Mitchell, John Account, undated; Mitchell, John Account
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24203
Description: Account of clothing sent from the Deputy Quartermaster-General's stores in Philadelphia to the Quartermaster-General's stores at camp in August and September, 1778.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Unknown recipient, 1779 May 21; Mitchell, John to unknown correspondent
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21875
Description: Letter from John Mitchell. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 18th inst., enclosed it to Captain Ferriss always bought good horses at reasonable prices; hopes the matter will be cleared up. Matter of tents.; 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; Horses; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816
Date: 1779-05-21; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John Memorandum
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24121
Description: Memorandum of sundry articles, received from Colonel Mitchell, to be deposited at Estherton, etc.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Memorandums; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816
Date: 1779-04-01; 2022

Title: Alexander, Charles to John Mitchell, 1776 March 13; No. 1815 Charles Alexander to John Mitchell
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1001
Description: Order to deliver "Rations of Provisions of all Species and Rum" for the armed vessel Chatham; [on verso]: receipt for same.; Printed form; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Alexander, Charleset al
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; Operational rations (Military supplies)
Date: 1776-03-13; 2021

Title: Mitchell, John Account, undated; Mitchell, John Account
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23816
Description: An account of stores sent to the Quartermaster-General's stores at camp in May and June, 1779.; 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; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Olney, George to John Mitchell, 1779 November 29; Olney, George to John Mitchell
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22019
Description: Letter from George Olney to John Mitchell. Morristown - Acknowledging in General Greene's name the favor of 22d inst., and thanking him for the sugar and tea. Informs him that Colonel Cox and Colonel Pettit will do everything to furnish him with money. General Greene constantly engaged in fixing upon the ground to hut the army. When this is settled he will make a full representation to Congress of the department's distresses, and demand relief. Gives him leave to keep Captain Sadler's company of artificers.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Quartermasters; Olney, George; Mitchell, John
Date: 1779-11-29; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to John Cox, 1779 May 29; Mitchell, John to John Cox
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22424
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to John Cox. Philadelphia - Report of military stores. Impossible to give General Sullivan the twelve tents he has asked for. Not a moment lost in getting off the supplies. Sends that day's paper and wishes Colonel Cox's opinion on the address of Congress therein contained.; 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; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Cox, John
Date: 1779-05-29; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Jacob Weiss, 1779 September 20; Mitchell, John to Jacob Weiss
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22022
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Jacob Weiss. Philadelphia - Amount of tents and clothing sent. Has permission from Board of War to purchase blankets; can get none in Philadelphia. Hopes Colonel Abeel will not detain the teams at Morristown.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Weiss, Jacob, 1750-1839
Date: 1779-09-20; 2022

Title: Wade, Francis to John Mitchell, 1779 May 18; Wade, Francis to John Mitchell
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23044
Description: Letter from Francis Wade to John Mitchell. Wilmington - Has just received word that the enemy has landed and taken possession of Portsmouth in Virginia, consequently is preparing to remove the stores at Elk. Account by letter says they are on their march to Suffolk with 4000 men; generally thought that they will proceed to Baltimore. Will want some of the shallops down directly.; 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--British forces; Wade, Francis; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816
Date: 1779-05-18; 2022

Title: A map of the British and French dominions in North America with the roads, distances, limits, and extent of the settlements.
Identifier(s): graphics:10826; Realms of Gold identifier: 452
Description: Inset: A new map of Hudson's Bay and Labrador.
Subject: United States--Maps--Early works to 1800.; Maps
Date: [1757]

Title: Ferris, Owen to John Mitchell, 1779 May 20; Ferris, Owen to John Mitchell
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21194
Description: Letter from Owen Ferris to John Mitchell. Germantown - Sorry for the complaint lodged against him. Insists that not a horse he purchased that year but was in good order; but the last drove got mixed up with some horses from Lancaster, hence the mistake.; 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; Horses; Ferris, Owen; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816
Date: 1779-05-20; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit, 1778 October 22; Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22220
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - Bearer of this is Mr. White, who has thirteen teams loaded with quartermaster stores, etc. Amount of cash sent, together with what will be forwarded, amounts to one million dollars; hopes it will afford him some peace and satisfaction. Has sent a few message cards, some gilt, for His Excellency, General Greene, etc.; the others plain, for any gentleman. Desires to know how his Excellency likes the case with the tea equipage and bowls, etc., sent him. Health of Mr. and Mrs. Pettit excellent.; 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; Finance, Personal--United States; Quartermasters; Family life--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1778-10-22; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit, 1778 September 16; Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22164
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - Sends this by bearer, Mr. Henry Brooks, who has eleven teams loaded with quartermaster stores. Price of various articles needed. Will send copies of certain Resolves of Congress. Lack of blankets. Expects Colonel Cox soon. Mrs. Pettit in town; their son well fixed at school; will do anything for him in his power. Concerning articles promised to His Excellency.; 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; Family life--18th century; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Education--18th century; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1778-09-16; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to John Cox, 1779 November 12; Mitchell, John to John Cox
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22407
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to John Cox. Philadelphia - Every means taken to procure duck, etc., and stuff for blankets. Bad news from the South - Hopes and expects to preserve Charleston. His disagreeable situation for lack of money. All business of the department must soon cease. Has written to this effect to General Greene, Colonel Pettit and the President of Congress. Steps taken to procure boards. Must he supply Colonel James Abeel with everything? Empowered by Congress to send stores to Carolina by water. High price of window-glass, and the alarming nature of his situation.; 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; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Cox, John
Date: 1779-11-12; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit, 1779 November 15; Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21922
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - This letter enclosed to the President of Congress by Colonel Pettit. In it, Mr. Mitchell tells of the distressing situation he is in for lack of money, and refuses to be answerable for the consequences.; 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; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-11-15; 2022

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: 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: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 6; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21913
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 2d inst. Business of making and forwarding tents. Making every exertion to procure wagoners.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-06; 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: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 14; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22441
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging his favors of 15th inst. Assuring him of the pleasure he and Mrs. Mitchell had in contributing in any way to his and Mrs. Greene's amusement while in Philadelphia. Sorry not to be at camp at the exhibition; impossible to be absent from his office.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Family life--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Women--Social life and customs--18th century; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-14; 2022