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Title: United States Army to Captain Frank P. Muhlenberg, 1865 April 24
Identifier(s): text:191245
Description: Special order No. 4 pertaining to the guard of honor near the body of Abraham Lincoln while it remained in Albany.
Source: Muhlenberg family papers, 1769-1866 (Mss.B.M891); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.M891-ead.xml
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; United States. Army
Date: 1865-04-24

Title: Holmes, Benjamin to Unknown recipient, undated; Holmes, Benjamin to unknown correspondent
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20603
Description: Letter from Benjamin Holmes to an unknown recipient. A certificate from Colonel Holmes, setting forth the circumstances under which Adjutant John Smith had his horse, saddle and bridle taken, the value of which, as estimated by two of his officers, was 5.; 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; Holmes, Benjamin; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Journal of the operations of the American War
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15245
Description: A first hand narrative of the early years of the American Revolution written by Thomas Sullivan, an Irish-born sergeant serving with the British 49th Regiment of Foot. In polished prose, Sullivan describes the events from his arrival in North America just prior to the Battle of Bunker Hill through his participation in the Long Island, Philadelphia, and New Jersey Campaigns. Among the engagements described are Bunker Hill, Long Island, White Plains, Brandywine, Germantown, and Red Bank, but he reports as well on events that he did not personally witness, drawing liberally upon published sources to fill out his narrative. Two pieces of correspondence detailing these "lifted" accounts are included at the end of the collection. Such events described include the battle of Lexington and Monmouth. Also included are various ledgers detailing the supply of food rations, weapon and ammunition as well as approximations of the deaths and casualties of British and American soldiers. The diary also has a section beginning on page 404 entitled "The Author makes his escape from the English, and Returns back to Philadelphia" wherein he discusses his various reasons for deserting the British army, and likewise documents the travels his wife and himself made to get to Philadelphia in June of 1788. "Seeing American under arms," he wrote, and seeing that the Americans "were striving to throw off the Yoke, under which my native country sunk for many years..." After traveling to White Plains to work as steward to Nathanael Greene, the "diary" ends abruptly with the entry for July 28, 1778.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, German; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Artillery operations; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Cavalry operations; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; Military deserters--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Desertions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Finance, Personal--United States; Brandywine, Battle of, Pa., 1777; Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775; Germantown, Battle of, Philadelphia, Pa., 1777; Long Island, Battle of, New York, N.Y., 1776; Monmouth, Battle of, Freehold, N.J., 1778; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Red Bank, Battle of, N.J., 1777; White Plains, Battle of, White Plains, N.Y., 1776; Military history; War and families; Quartermasters; Food supply; Operational rations (Military supplies); Military camps; Soldiers--Billeting; Siege warfare; War casualties; Dragoons; Hessians; Logistics; Taxation; Sullivan, Thomas, 1755-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Washington, George, 1732-1799; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-1779; 2022

Title: Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 30; Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21300
Description: Letter from Moore Furman to Nathanael Greene. Pittstown - Number of horses he is sending on; will proceed to make up the ten brigades ordered to be raised in this State.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Furman, Moore; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-30; 2022

Title: Weiss, Jacob to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 19; Weiss, Jacob to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23529
Description: Letter from Jacob Weiss to Nathanael Greene. New Windsor - Enclosing list of articles requisite for hutting the ten brigades. Suggestions for getting other returns for the same purpose.; 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; Weiss, Jacob, 1750-1839; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-19; 2022

Title: Stirling, Lord to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 22; Stirling, Lord, 1726-1783 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22711
Description: Letter from William Alexander to Nathanael Greene. Middlebrook - Acknowledging favor of the 14th inst. General Greene's (?) desire to leave gay Philadelphia for camp proves that variety is the best sauce of life. For himself, he is easily satisfied. No truth in the reports of the enemy's intended landing. Desires New York newspapers.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Alexander, William, 1726-1783; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-22; 2022

Title: Lewis, Morgan to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 11; Lewis, Morgan, 1754-1844 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21548
Description: Letter from Morgan Lewis to Nathanael Greene. Albany - In a few days will have every board which the country can afford. Desires any vessels which Colonel Hay can spare. In the event of regaining possession of New York, would be glad of the position there of quartermaster. Not a tent in the department.; 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; Lewis, Morgan; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-11; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 9; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20739
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Grievances of the assistant quartermasters; thinks Congress in all fairness ought to take them up. Waggoners' certificates. The advantage of building two vessels. Complaints of artificers well founded, but out of his power to remedy. Number of shoes purchased. Clothing wanted. Suggests Colonel Lewis laying in a stock of forage.; 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--Congresses; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Forage; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-09; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1778 November 11; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20006
Description: Letter detailing the destination of various stores. Suffering for want of forage; unless other methods are devised to procure it, the supplies must cease. Lazy conduct of wagoners who loiter on the road, with no one to call them to account.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Food supply; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Forage; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-11-11; 2022

Title: Johnston, Francis to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 8; Johnston, Francis to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21669
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene. Cross Roads, Chester Co. - Introducing Major Dick to his particular notice, and requesting as a personal favor that he may be given the late Colonel Sheriff's place in the county of Chester.; 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; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-08; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 22; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22051
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Difficulties as to money still continue. Concerning the locket for Mrs. Mitchell. What has become of Count d'Estaing? Never sanguine about his expedition against New York; thinks the first news of him will come from West Indies. Militia preparing to start at the earliest notice of his approach, with the President of the State at their head.; 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--Naval operations, French; Quartermasters; Militia; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-22; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 22; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22844
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Acknowledging favor of 20th inst., and thanking him for his congratulations on his safe return, and the success of the troops under his command. Will march his army to Warwick agreeable to directions.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-22; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to John Sullivan, 1779 June 21; Sullivan, John from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23091
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to John Sullivan. Smith's Tavern - Speaking of the great hopes placed in the expedition directed by General Sullivan; has done everything, therefore, in his power to give dispatch and success to his measures; has General Sullivan's glory and honor very much at heart. Nothing new. General Clinton at King's Ferry. Good news from southward likely to prove untrue.; 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--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-21; 2022

Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 11; Cox, John, 1731-1793 Extract of letter to...
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20762
Description: Letter acknowledging letter of 10th inst., which he laid before General Sullivan. General Sullivan's wishes concerning the pack-saddles. Easton.; 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; Quartermasters; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-11; 2022

Title: Whittelsey, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 8; Whittelsey, Charles to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24415
Description: Letter from Charles Whittelsey to Nathanael Greene. Providence - Directed by General Gates to write the exact hour the express sets off with a letter from him to His Excellency, General Washington. Colonel Bowen has given orders to fix expresses at twenty miles distance from Providence, in accordance with orders received.; 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; Whittelsey, Charles; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-08; 2022

Title: Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 10; Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22415
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Otis and Henley. A statement by Robert Craige, captain of the Friendship, sworn to before a Notary Public, protesting against the seizure and loss of his vessel by the ship Unicorn.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Otis and Henley, Messrs.; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-10; 2022

Title: Claiborne, Richard to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 6; Claiborne, Richard to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20134
Description: Letter from Richard Claiborne to Nathanael Greene. Results of consultation with Colonel Cox on the subject of bateau-men. Does not know where the stores are coming from; will be deposited at Sunbury as fast as they arrive.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Claiborne, Richard; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-06; 2022

Title: Gibson, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 31; Gibson, George, 1747-1791 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21419
Description: Letter from George Gibson to Nathanael Greene. Giving details of the route by which the Six Nations may pass undiscovered to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek or Choctaw Nations.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Cherokee Indians--History; Gibson, George; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-31; 2022

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 10; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20216
Description: Letter from Ephraim Bowen to Nathanael Greene. The bearer, Mr. Mitchell, leaves the brigade against the wishes of all the officers, as he wanted to go to headquarters to get his family from Long Island. Will send the pair of breeches and waistcoat as soon as they are finished.; 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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quartermasters; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-10; 2022

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 24; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20168
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Report of the ground from Scotch Plains to Quibbletown Gap. Thinks the military position a good one. Would be happy to view the ground with General Greene.; 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--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: 1779-12-24; 2022