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Title: Grier, David to George Washington, 1777 May 18
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:148
Description: Discusses Washington's disappointment regarding the numbers raised for Grier's regiment and the problems of recruiting.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Grier, David, -1790
Source: The Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, ca. 1760s-1850s (Mss.B.F327); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F327-ead.xml
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Recruiting and enlistment; ; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1777-05-18; 2020

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to George Washington, 1780 December 26
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:532
Description: Letter from Sally Bache to George Washington regarding the 2,005 shirts sewn by the Ladies Association of Philadelphia for American soldiers that were sent to Trenton, New Jersey. Sally also mentions that her father [Benjamin Franklin] and "old generals" respect and "approve highly of his [Washington's] conduct."; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808
Source: Sarah Franklin Bache Papers (Mss.B.B1245); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B1245-ead.xml
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Women--History--18th century; Fund raising; ; ; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1780-12-26; 2021

Title: George Washington to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 4
Identifier(s): text:174113
Description: Having already explained the plan of the western expedition against the Indians of the Six Nations, now informs him that Gen. 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. Gen. Greene knows the urgent motives to a speedy movement.
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Washington, George (1732-1799).; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1779-05-04

Title: To the inhabitants of the states of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey and Delaware [rates to be paid for provisions, etc. for the army]; 13 (OS). Washington, George (1732-1799).To the inhabitants of the states of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey and Delaware [rates to be paid for provisions, etc. for the army]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7221
Description: George Washington informs Pennsylvanians (was well as those in Delaware and New Jersey) about the purchase of food and goods from them by the army. Specifics are provided as to where and when certain goods will be purchased and Washington assures that a clerk will be present to make certain that no one is abused and that they are paid fair prices. Additionally, prices for certain goods are specified.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; Waging the War; Broadsides; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Operational rations (Military supplies); Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Date: 1778-01-30; 2022

Title: George Washington to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 8
Identifier(s): text:185069
Description: Morristown - Acknowledging letter of same date, enclosing copy of one from Col. Berry, concerning the unwillingness of inhabitants to transport for the army at the regulated prices, from an apprehension that the regulations will not be general. Suggests the adoption of an expedient, it being indispensable that the transportation should go on with vigor.
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Washington, George (1732-1799).; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1780-02-08

Title: George Washington to Rev. G.W. Snyder, 1798 September 14
Identifier(s): text:189574
Source: The Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, ca. 1760s-1850s (Mss.B.F327); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F327-ead.xml
Subject: Washington, George (1732-1799).; Snyder, G. W.
Date: 1798-09-25

Title: Washington, George to unknown recipient, 1777 July 01; Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811. ALS Cy to Unidentified recipient
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16254
Description: Extract of a letter from George Washington to an unknown recipient in Samuel Chase's handwriting.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1777-07-01; 2021

Title: George Washington to Benjamin Franklin, 1789 September 23
Identifier(s): text:274675
Description: New York. Expressions of friendship for him and of sympathy for his sufferings; assuring him of the admiration and veneration of the entire Nation.
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1798-09-23

Title: Military Pass; No. 2274 George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:763
Description: Permission for a quartermaster and two noncommissioned officers to travel from New York to Philadelphia with money, clothing, and medicine for the use of Hessian prisoners.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Identification--United States; Passports--United States--History; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1782-07-11; 2021

Title: Statement regarding Peter S. Du Ponceau
Identifier(s): text:172686
Description: Describes DuPonceau's service in the U.S. Army.
Source: Peter Stephen Du Ponceau Collection (Mss.B.D92p); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.D92p-ead.xml
Subject: Washington, George (1732-1799).; Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Date: 1782-04-02

Title: Washington, George to David Rittenhouse, 1783 February 16
Identifier(s): text:323459
Description: Typed copy. General physical description: 1 item
Subject: Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796
Date: 1783-02-16

Title: Biddle, Clement to George Washington, 1780 May 28; No. 2330 Clement Biddle to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:865
Description: Acknowledges his approbation of Biddle's past service and informs him that because of the prospect of assistance from France, Biddle will continue in the service; informs him that Biddle will deliver Washington's letter to the Board of Treasury in Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814et al
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States. Board of Treasury
Date: 1780-05-28; 2021

Title: George Washington for William Baker, 1749 November 10
Identifier(s): text:248739
Description: David Library Item Number: 2276; Description from Guide to the Sol Feinstone Collection of the David Library of the American Revolution.
Subject: Early American history.; Washington, George, 1732-1799.; Maps.
Date: 1749-11-10

Title: Morris, Robert to George Washington, 1782 August 29; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11254
Description: Robert Morris writes to George Washington about financing the war. He discusses the cost of rations for the army (a dollar for nine rations) and that the total cost of 80,000 dollars requires that he keep the contractors as the states are not paying enough. Morris explains that he continues to convince the states to pay their share, but "it is like Preaching to the dead."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States. Continental Congress. Office of Finance
Date: 1782-08-29; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Benjamin Franklin, 1780 December 20; Washington, George (1732-1799). to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10024
Description: American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War
Date: 1780-12-20; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 January 15; Washington, George (1732-1799). to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10001
Description: George Washington recommends John Laurens to Benjamin Franklin upon his appointment to the Court of Versailles.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Diplomacy; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Laurens, John, 1754-1782
Date: 1781-01-15; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Benjamin Franklin, 1779 March 27; Washington, George (1732-1799). to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9711
Description: George Washington writes to recommend G. Mason, Esq to B. Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1779-03-27; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Charles Scott, 1779 October 19; No. 1592 George Washington to Charles Scott
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:941
Description: Discusses the movement of troops to the South and sending surgeons from Philadelphia there; informs him that the enemy are evacuating Rhode Island and will probably concentrate their forces in New York.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Medical care; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1779-10-19; 2021

Title: Washington, George to George Weedon, 1777 March 27
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1612
Description: Letter from General George Washington to General George Weedon about promotions of his family members, the current state of the troops, and thoughts on war.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States. Continental Army--Promotions; United States. Continental Army--Military life; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Thruston, Charles M. (Charles Mynn), 1789-1873; Washington, William, 1752-1810; Thornton, John (1749-1822)
Date: 1777-03-27; 2021

Title: Page, John to George Washington, 1777
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1609
Description: Letter from John Page to General George Washington.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814; Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790
Date: 1777; 2021