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Title: Alexander, William, Lord Stirling to James Abeel, 1779 November 24; No. 52 William Alexander, Lord Stirling to James Abeel
Identifier(s): text:346214
Description: Informs him that there are strong reasons to believe that an express rider employed in the Quartermaster department is passing counterfeit Continental money in New Jersey that he received from a "Villain" who brought it from New York and instructs him to communicate the information to Gen. [Nathanael] Greene and ask advice about apprehending the express rider.
Creator: Alexander, William, called Lord Stirling, 1726-1783et al
Subject: United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Abeel, James, 1733-1825
Date: 1779-11-24; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1770 November 8; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19991
Description: Letter discussing horses taken by him for necessary duty. Hopes he has not done wrong.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1770-11-08; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 12; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19849
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Mr. Lewis' suitability for the business he is employed in. Begs him to lay aside any disputes he may have with Mr. Lewis. "Private pique should ever give way to public good." Thanks him for his zeal during Mr. Lewis' illness.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Health and Hygiene; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-12; 2022

Title: Report of ground between Parsippany Meeting House and Boon Town; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 Report of ground between Parsippany Meeting House and Boon Town
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20097
Description: Report and drawing of the ground between Parsippany Meeting House and Boon Town (Boonton, N.J.).; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Maps; Quaker church buildings; Military maps; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Correspondence to Reuben Haines I, 1774 August 10 - 1775 June; Cadwallader Colden; Samuel Wallis; R. L. Hooper To: Reuben Haines I
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7845
Description: Correspondence with Reuben Haines I from various individuals. Haines was a brewer, firefighter, and land prospector. Letters range in date from 1774-1775. The topics are varied but include land, deeds, estates, and other business deals.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Finance, Personal--United States; Land grants; Quaker businesspeople; Business; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Johnston, John; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Wallis, Samuel, 1736-1798
Date: 1774-1775; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Robert Forsyth, 1779 January 18; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Robert Forsyth
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19964
Description: Letter asking Robert Forsyth to give a fresh horse to bearer, who is going express to His Excellency with a letter of great importance.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Quartermasters; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Social networks--18th century; Horse trading; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Forsyth, Robert; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-18; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1778 November 9; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19795
Description: A draft of a later letter discussing various supplies including nails and axes.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Household supplies; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-11-09; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 17; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19948
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Has provided quarters for Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Olney near his house, and will do everything to make their situation agreeable.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Military Camps; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-17; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Robert Forsyth, 1779 January 23; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Robert Forsyth
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19951
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Robert Forsyth. Will send a number of sleds, more on Monday; also Lord Stirling's carry-all and one of the same kind for General Greene, if he wishes it. Will forward the glass and an invoice of goods sent.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Quartermasters; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Commerce; Invoices; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Forsyth, Robert; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-23; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 23; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20088
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Quarter of troops. Description of ground back of Mr. Kemble's.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-23; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 24; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20044
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Report of woods near Mr. Lott's.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-24; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 20; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19782
Description: Letter informing him how he may procure some cider.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-20; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1770 April 16; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19760
Description: Letter describing business at Pompton. Public indebted to Mr. Faesh at least £10,000 for iron and other articles. Will try and pay his share, which is trifling.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Finance, Personal--United States; Economics--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs--To 1775; Social networks--18th century; Commerce; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1770-04-16; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to George Olney, 1779 May 14; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to George Olney
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20029
Description: Letter sending the long-wished-for returns by the bearer, Mr. Maerschalk. Has completed General Maxwell's order.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Olney, George; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-14; 2022

Title: Abeel, James, 1733-1825 Account, undated; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 Account
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24212
Description: Account of stores sent to Middlebrook.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Abeel, James, 1733-1825
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 20; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19799
Description: Letter from Camp, Smith's Clove in New York - Favorable information, concerning provisions, in his favor of the 6th inst., very pleasant hearing. Wishes for it to be sent as fast as it comes to Morristown. Will soon release him (Colonel Abeel) from transporting stores and enable him to attend to the objects within his own particular line of duty.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-22; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Robert Forsyth, 1779 February 3; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Robert Forsyth
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19835
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 1st inst. Enclosing letter for Miss Livingston. Promising to send certain articles.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Forsyth, Robert; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-03; 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: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 11; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19805
Description: Letter from Camp, Smith's Clove in New York - Acknowledging favors of 8th and 9th inst. Impossible to furnish wagons to transport the stores from Pompton to camp till general arrangement is made. Thanks him for his politeness and attention to Mrs. Greene.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Social networks--18th century; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quartermasters; Wagons; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-11; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 28; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19785
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Asks for a portion of the supply of cash sent General Greene by Mr. Pettit. Numerous calls on him. Will do all in his power to procure a good, honest girl for Mrs. Greene.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; War and families--United States--History--18th century; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-28; 2022