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Title: Regarding "lein" on Robert Aitken account
Identifier(s): text:184814
Source: Jane Aitken Papers (Mss.B.Ai9); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.Ai9-ead.xml
Subject: Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785.
Date: 1805-07-06

Title: Washington, George to Joseph Reed, 1780 April 12; No. 2233 George Washington to Joseph Reed
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:667
Description: Informs him where and in what amounts supplies that are to be raised in Pennsylvania are to be deposited.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799et al
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Congress
Date: 1780-04-12; 2021

Title: Bradford, William to Joseph Reed, 1779 May 25; No. 1828 William Bradford to Joseph Reed
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:709
Description: Informs him that Bradford sent two men to jail who were apprehended by the people, one of whom was charged with appropriating flour that was intended for prisoners, and another who was turnkey of the jail and ill-treated prisoners when the British occupied the city; remarks that every "Man Seems to desire Revenge" and that the citizens "seemed ready to destroy them"; includes the names of witnesses.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Bradford, William, 1755-1795et al
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Prisoners of war--Abuse of; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778
Date: 1779-05-25; 2021

Title: Miles, Samuel to Joseph Reed, 1776 September 1
Identifier(s): text:281437
Description: Letter from Samuel Miles to Joseph Reed. Miles explains that he and officers are prisoners and want baggage sent them. He also reports on their "genteel" treatment. On verso, list of officers prisoner names.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; Flatbush (New York, N.Y.); Philadelphia (Pa.)
Date: 1776-09-01

Title: Reed, Joseph to Charles Pettit, 1779 May 23; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22947
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Charles Pettit. Enclosing his letter to General Sullivan and also sundry warrants only to be used in case of necessity. Reasons for disclosing the sentiments of the Council very fully to General Sullivan. If their work is interfered with from resentment or any other cause, such conduct will be traced and the blame carried to the proper door.; 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--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Charles Pettit, 1779 February 22; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22912
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - His letter to Mr. Matlack laid before the Board; the Secretary's letter written by the unanimous direction of the Council. Hope in future they will have less reason to complain of inattention to their requests. Differs totally with Colonel Pettit as to their power of examining the quartermaster's books; they do not ask the certificates as a matter of favor, but of clear and undoubted right. On verso - Acknowledging the receipt of His Excellency's favor of equal date. Concerning a certificate of discharge which the Council desires Mr. Mitchell to send them. Defends himself and also Mr. Mitchell against the charge of "throwing delays and difficulties in the way of inquiries into the conduct of Continental officers."; 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--Social aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-02-22; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to John Sullivan, 1779 May 21; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to John Sullivan
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22577
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to John Sullivan. In Council, Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 11th inst. Explains why an immediate answer was not given to his request for wagons. Mr. Pettit having since made an application in form, everything shall be done as soon as possible. Objections to having any extraordinary powers vested in the Deputy Quartermasters; one gentleman, as they personally know, employed the whole influence of his department to disgrace and overthrow the Government. Concessions they will make to General Sullivan; asks him to favor the inhabitants as much as possible; wishing him all success. Will furnish sundry blank warrants to be used when he needs wagons.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; 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--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Wagons; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Date: 1779-05-21; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Joseph Reed, 1779 February 20; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Joseph Reed
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22088
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Joseph Reed. Philadelphia - Proposing a plan to finally settle the question of the bridge over the Schuylkill. At the same time mentions the expense incurred by Major Eyre, Superintendent of the naval business, in raising or endeavoring to raise State vessels; is it to be repaid by the State or not.; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785
Date: 1779-02-20; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Richard Henry Lee, 1779 April 15; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16269
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Richard Henry Lee.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century
Date: 1779-04-15; 2021

Title: Reed, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 1; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22717
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Nathanael Greene. Council Chamber, Philadelphia - In answer to his letter can only say that Jordan has sworn to the particulars he mentioned. Mr. Mitchell's representation will have its due weight, if he thinks proper to make it in writing. Requests him by the desire of Council to send them an office transcript of the entry of these wagons into the public service and their discharge, and also attested copies of the certificates.; 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; Wagons; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-01; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 30; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22643
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Nathanael Greene. Acknowledging his favor, which he will communicate to the Council. Thinks it wiser, if Mr. Mitchell has anything to say, for him to write it. Council meets that evening, so that if anything is to be offered, the sooner the better.; 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--Political aspects; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-30; 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

Title: Reed, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 28; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23008
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Nathanael Greene. Asking that the Quartermaster's department will settle John Coryell's affairs - that is, if he does not refuse reasonable propositions.; 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; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-28; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 4; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23051
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Nathanael Greene. Walnut St. - Their proposition respecting the bridge at Schuylkill made to General Greene has remained unanswered some time. The Assembly having met, they therefore request and early determination.; 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: 1779-02-04; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 29; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23075
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Indignant at the expression of a hope in one of General Greene's letters that the prejudices against General Sullivan and Colonel Hooper will not embarrass the public service. Declares that "if the devil had been general and the next imp in mischief and wickedness his quartermaster" would still have done everything to forward the service. Introducing Colonel Matlack, who attends with the papers on General Arnold's trial. Kept from camp owing to delicacy on account of Arnold's trial.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; 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--Social aspects; Trials; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-29; 2022