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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: 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: Dr. Scott to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 13
Identifier(s): text:185072
Description: Morris - Has found a mare, with the Continental brand, in the possession of Col. Berry that was stolen from him three years before. Desires the General's directions to Col. Berry on the premises.
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Berry, Sidney, 1754-1820
Date: 1780-02-13

Title: Sidney Berry to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 6
Identifier(s): text:185079
Description: Repairing of boats in New Jersey. Desires orders respecting boats and teams. Captain Clinton will report on damages.
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Berry, Sidney, 1754-1820
Date: 1779-11-06

Title: Nathanael Greene to Sidney Berry, 1779 June 23
Identifier(s): text:185075
Description: New Windsor - Acknowledging favor of 19th. Undoubtedly his right to dispose of public property left at Mr. Wallace's. General paid him (Mr. Wallace) $ 10,000 for rent and for any inconvenience he was subject to from the Generals residing with him; no other inhabitant received any compensation for use of his house. Requests to dispose of the huts and other public property in the best manner for the interest of the public; better dispose of boards at private sale.
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Berry, Sidney, 1754-1820
Date: 1779-06-23

Title: Nathanael Greene to William Brown, 1779 June 27
Identifier(s): text:185078
Description: Smith's Clove - Orders from Gov. Livingston and Gen. Washington to remove the sick out of the barns of the inhabitants of New Jersey and to apply to Col. Berry to provide them with quarters in the barracks and public buildings in Pluckemin. These accommodations very inconvenient and improper for the purpose, but necessity compels him in the future.
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Berry, Sidney, 1754-1820; Livingston, William, 1723-1790; Washington, George (1732-1799); Brown, William, 1748-1792
Date: 1779-06-27

Title: Nathanael Greene to Sidney Berry, 1779 June 3
Identifier(s): text:185076
Description: Ordering him to make certain sales and settlements connected with the breaking up of camp.
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Berry, Sidney, 1754-1820
Date: 1779-06-03

Title: Nathanael Greene to James Thompson, 1779 June 9
Identifier(s): text:185077
Description: Smith's Tavern in the Clove - Acknowledging favors of 5th, 6th, and 7th inst. Wishes him to continue where he is, until the teams are all made up and the stores got away; also to apply to Mr. Berry for necessary teams. Does not want a great many stores lodged at the Park; too much exposed to an incursion of the enemy.
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Berry, Sidney, 1754-1820
Date: 1779-06-09

Title: Moore Furman to unknown correspondent, 1779 October 29
Identifier(s): text:185081
Description: Pittstown - Is informed that he has heard from Col. Berry of the damage done by the enemy on the 26th inst. Uneasy at the exposed situation of the forage. Will make up horses wanted in Lord Stirling's division. Afraid to send boards to Quibbletown until there is a guard there.
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Furman, Moore, 1728-1808; Berry, Sidney, 1754-1820; Stirling, Lord, 1726-1783
Date: 1779-10-29

Title: Letter to Gen. Nathanael Greene, January 31, 1779
Identifier(s): text:167500
Description: Giving details of the route by which the Six Nations may pass undiscovered to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek or Choctaw Nations.
Creator: Gibson, George
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Haudenosaunee; Iroquois Indians; Cree Indians; Cherokee Indians; Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
Date: 1779-01-31

Title: John Cox to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 23
Identifier(s): text:185082
Description: Bloomsbury - Acknowledging favor of 20th inst., and promising to do his best as regard tents. Black outlook as regards cash. Arguments of no effect with the Treasury. Arrival of thirteen boats; will direct Col. Berry to detain them at the White House until he receives order what to do with them. Lack of forage, owing to Major Gordon not being supplied with money. Cannot make provision for the next campaign without cash.
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Berry, Sidney, 1754-1820; Cox, John, 1731-1793
Date: 1779-10-23