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Title: Huntington, Jedediah to Jabez Huntington, 1776 December 11, 28; No. 597 Jedediah Huntington to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): text:348954
Description: Mentions being "still buryed among the Mountains"; mentions that General Washington is pursuing the enemy and that Gen. [Charles] Lee is at Morristown, [N.J.]; gives instructions about money; comments that although the situation is disagreeable in some respects, "a Sense of Duty Retains me in the Service"; informs him that Jedediah Huntington has been advised to quit the service and that when the enlistment of the troops at Peekskill expires, he will be without a command; informs him that Gen. [William] Heath and the troops from Massachusetts and Connecticut will join General Washington, who is in the vicinity of Trenton, [N.J.]; expresses surprise that the Southern colonies cannot furnish sufficient militia in the present emergency; informs him that Gen. [Sir William] Howe and part of the enemy troops have returned to New York.
Creator: Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Lee, Charles, 1731-1782; Heath, William, 1737-1814; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814
Date: 1776 December 11, 28; 2022

Title: Stephen, Adam to Thomas Jefferson, 1776 July 29; B J35.51 no.12. Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1732-1809. Letter to [William Howe]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16659
Description: Letter from Adam Stephen to Thomas Jefferson from Williamsburg about the conflict with the Cherokees. He writes that he hopes the Cherokee "will be proceeded against with the Same Rapidity we made use of on the Shawnese Expedition. Then it is probably we make such an impression upon them as well Strike terror into the most distant Indian Nations." Stephen also references George Washington's situation in New York. Stephen also references the burning of Norfolk, VA. He describes what Dunmore and his fleet did after Norfolk, specifically the burning of the William Brent's house as well as a mill and looking for "the Runaways".; The recipient's copy of this letter is at the Library of Congress. This is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Shawnee Indians; Cherokee Indians--History; Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1732-1809; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Shawnee Nation; Cherokee Nation
Date: 1776-07-29; 2022

Title: Adams, Dr. Samuel to Sally Preston Adams, 1781 October 3; No. 48 Dr. Samuel Adams to Sally Preston Adams
Identifier(s): text:346286
Description: Friendly letter; informs her that the loss of the British fleet was not equal to what was reported, that General Washington wrote very encouragingly about the capture of [Lord Charles] Cornwallis, and that Gen. [Nathanael] Greene reportedly had a "severe action" with the enemy [at Eutaw Springs, S.C.], captured many, but suffered considerable loss; expresses hope that "the present campaign will yet produce great things for us."
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Eutaw Springs, Battle of, S.C., 1781; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1781-10-03; 2022

Title: Shippen, Edward to Joseph Shippen, 1777 January 27
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1451
Description: Letter from Edward Shippen, IV, to his brother Joseph Shippen regarding recent events of the war.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814; Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805; Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
Date: 1777-01-22; 2021

Title: Shippen, Joseph to Jasper Yeates, 1777 September 9
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1440
Description: Letter from Joseph Shippen to lawyer, Jasper Yeates, concerning sending Shippen's valuable documents to Yeates as the British get closer to his home. He also details a sudden plan to send his family away from the action.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Shippen, Edward, approximately 1703-1781; Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806
Date: 1777-09-09; 2021

Title: Cushing, Thomas to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 October 26; Cushing, Thomas, 1725-1788. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10534
Description: Thomas Cushing writes to Benjamin Franklin about the surrender of General Cornwallis.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805; Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, comte de, 1722-1788; Washington, George, 1732-1799; France. Armée. Grande Armée
Date: 1781-10-26; 2022

Title: Hillegas, Michael to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 December 28; Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10725
Description: Michael Hillegas writes a letter of recommendation of a Captain De Frey to Benjamin Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century; Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Frey, Joseph-Pierre-Charles, baron de, 1740-1796
Date: 1781-12-28; 2022

Title: Head-quarters, Philadelphia, December 13, 1776. The General has been informed that some weak or wicked Men have maliciously reported ...; 332. Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790.Headquarters, Philadelphia, December 13, 1776
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7157
Description: A notice from Israel Putnam about the rumors spreading that the Continental Army intends to burn down Philadelphia. Congress and George Washington have declared that any burning of the city is considered a capital crime. Men who are Philadelphians are ordered, unless they are pacifists, to appear at the State House with their arms and that all people who have "Arms and Accoutrements" should bring them to Robert Towers.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Mobilizing the Populace; Broadsides; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790; Towers, Robert, 1726-1790; Washington, George, 1732-1799; United States. Continental Congress
Date: 1776-12-13; 2022

Title: Maury, Rev. James to Moses Fontaine, 1755 August 9; No. 919 Rev. James Maury to Moses Fontaine
Identifier(s): text:353617
Description: Discusses a map of Virginia, points out where their relatives reside, and mentions the place on the map "where our brave [George] Washington was last Year attacked by the French & Indians" and the fort from which the "brave but unfortunate. . . & imprudent" Gen. [Edward] Braddock marched; discusses the "suffering & calamitous Condition" of society because of the war between Britain and France and also problems of debt, taxes, drought, and attacks on frontier settlements by Indians and "papists"; argues that France's resources in America compare unfavorably with Britain's except in regard to "Wisdom & Prudence"; points out the desirability of a defensive coalition of the British colonies in America and remarks that Americans do not want British soldiers to fight for them, but instead want money and supplies to equip themselves; complains about an official who recently infringed on the liberties of the people and the constitution of the government.
Creator: Maury, James, 1718-1769et al
Subject: Maps; Taxation; Droughts; United States--History--French and Indian War, 1754-1763; Great Britain--Relations--France; Indigenous peoples; Indians of North America; Indians, Treatment of--North America; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755
Date: 1755-08-09; 2023

Title: By the Hon[orable] Major General Arnold, Commander in chief of the forces of the United States of America, in the city of Philadelphia, etc. A proclamation ... [establishing military law] ...; 188 (OS). Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801.By the Hon[orable] Major General Arnold, Commander in chief of the forces of the United States of America, in the city of Philadelphia, etc. A proclamation ... [establishing military law] ... Philadelphia, June 19, 1778
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7215
Description: A broadside that announces that martial law has been declared in Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; Broadsides; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Desertions; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824; Harrison, Robert Hanson, 1745-1790; Great Britain. Army
Date: 1778-06-19; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 27; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23823
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Morristown - Orders to General Greene to govern himself by the Act of 27th utl., directing the dismission of the express-riders, with certain exceptions.; 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; Military camps; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1806; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-27; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to George Washington, 1779 June 11; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23671
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Desires the artificers will not be used in laying floors to tents; they are ended elsewhere, and also the floors will increase the baggage of the army, the officers being lot to leave them behind.; 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; Quartermasters; Military camps; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1796; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-11; 2022

Title: Lee, Richard Henry to [Thomas Jefferson], [1778] June 23; B J35.x8. Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794. Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16662
Description: Letter from Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson about negotiations with the British commissioners. He writes that the British have left Philadelphia and that the Continental Army is in possession of the city. He describes the movements of the British and American troops. Lee writes a very vivid description of, presumably, Thomas Johnson. "Governor Johnson tries every art to gain admission among us. He abuses his Masters, flatters America, and is willing to yield us every thing if we will be perfidious to our Ally and again submit to the domination of his King and Parliament. This Man possesses in abundance Scottish cunning and Scottish impudence." Lee concludes the letter by stating that congress hopes to ratify the Articles of Confederation as only two or three small states have not agreed to it.; Recipient's copy at the Library of Congress, this is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Maryland--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Johnson, Thomas, 1732-1819; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Maxwell, William; United States. Continental Congress; United States. Continental Army; Great Britain. Army
Date: [1778]-06-23; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 2; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23247
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Morristown - Acknowledging his letter of the day before. Concerning the dismission of express-riders; thinks as many as possible should be immediately discharged. Will write to Congress on the subject.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1804; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-02; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1778 December 17; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22597
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Middlebrook - Enclosing copies of two letters - one to Mr. Wadworth concerning supplies for a large army to the northward, the other his answer, saying that the principal objection to the supplies being certain is the precariousness of carriage. Wants to know if it is possible for General Greene to promise certain and uniform transportation.; 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; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1787; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-12-17; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 31; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23785
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - Acknowledging General Greene's (?) favor, and happy to find the prospect of moving the army so good. Would wish to be in train to move by June 2.; 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; Military camps; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1794; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-31; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to George Washington, 1779 June 7; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23434
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Asking for a new order to prevent each regiment having so many wagons, and to keep women and lazy soldiers from riding in them.; 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; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Wagons; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1795; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-07; 2022

Title: Hutchinson, James to Israel Pemberton, 1777 November 2
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7293
Description: Letter from James Hutchinson to Israel Pemberton about their family and Israel's detention.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quakers--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Religious aspects--Society of Friends; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Pleasants, Mary Pemberton; Pemberton, Mary Stanbury
Date: 1777-11-2; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 8; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24172
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Morristown - Acknowledging letter of same date, enclosing copy of one from Colonel 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.; 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; Quartermasters; Military camps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1808; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-08; 2022

Title: Fleming, William to [Thomas Jefferson], 1776 June 24; Pendleton, Edmund to [Thomas Jefferson], 1776 August 10; B J35.x5. Fleming, William, 1729-1795. Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16748
Description: Letter from William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson on June 15th, 1776. He writes that the Invasion of Quebec is not going well. Fleming describes his belief that war with "Cherokee Creeks, and other Southern Tribes of Indians" is imminent. Fleming expresses his concern and compares the possible war to the "disaster at the Cedars," a reference to some military confrontations during the Invasion of Canada. Fleming reports that there is no definitive news of Henry Clinton's movements since he had left Cape Fear. He writes that the selection of cavalry officers is not complete and provides a list of names. Fleming describes the formation of a new government in Virginia. He concludes with more personal topics including a reference to Jefferson's "books in the college", a reference to sourcing mahogany and "Lancets" and also writes, "The [] by resolution of Convention was [] appropriated to the purpose of a public hospital; and Commissioners are appropriated to make sale of Dunmore's slaves and personal estate."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Slavery; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Slavery--United States--History--18th century; Virginia--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1732-1809; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795; United States. Continental Congress; Virginia. Convention (1775-1776)
Date: 1776-06-15;1776-08-10; 2022