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Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 22; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19954
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing one set of the returns of his department and promising others.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-22; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 20; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19967
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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--African Americans; Military camps; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-20; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 Miscellaneous List
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24336
Description: Quakerhill - List of horses for winter quarters from December 1, 1778, to May 1, 1779.; 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; Horses; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Date: 1778-11-25; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 Return, 1779 May 12; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24316
Description: Return of forage purchased and received under the direction of Owen Biddle in 1778.; 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; Forage; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Date: 1779-05-12; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, undated; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19924
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Near Pluckemin Station, Sunday Morning - Found several positions between Bullion's and Pluckemin, for single brigades. Desires to know where General Greene (?) will meet him.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 Account
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23291
Description: Middlebrook - Colonel Biddle's account of forage received at the magazine at Trenton from the opening of the Delaware in February to April 28, 1779.; 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; Forage; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Date: 1779-05-12; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 27; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19768
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Favorable reports from Colonel Hay concerning forage and horses. Difficulty of getting in forage. Roads to Trenton and to North River must be repaired. Mr. Forman's and Colonel Hooper's inability to provide the required amount of forage. On the strength of a report that the enemy were preparing to cross over from Staten Island to Jersey, got ready for them, but they failed to materialize. Thinks they might attack Elizabethtown. Would like to have the Brigade Artillery.; 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--Artillery operations; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Forage; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-27; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 September 20; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19776
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Colonel Clarke under marching orders for South Carolina. Asks Colonel Biddle to give him a supply of money to furnish him with forage on the road.; 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; Forage; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-09-20; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 27; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20001
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Bullion's Tavern - Mr. Lodge's and Maj. Burnet's opinions of the ground at Stoney Hill. Will proceed himself to Pluckemin, on the north side of Dead river, and see if there is any ground suitable for encamping. Expects to proceed home the next evening for fresh clothes and horses.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Military camps; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-27; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 31; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19988
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Arrival of fifty horses in good condition. Amount of grain forwarded.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-31; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 28; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20050
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Mr. Furman having left, returns the letter to General Greene. Insufficient pasturage for horses.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-28; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 3; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20052
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Report in detail of the ground under the mountain back of Quibbletown and Scotch Plains. Question of wood, water and the hauling of forage.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-03; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 28; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19814
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Report of the state of the scythes. Has sent a person to collect all the bags in certain districts, as the waste of grain without them is very great.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-28; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 27; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19763
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Informing him what States can be depended on for supplies of forage. Advising that the inhabitants of certain districts left at home to cut the hay and grain. Asking that the question of pasturing the horses can be presented to His Excellency.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Family life--18th century; Forage; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-27; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Robert Lettis Hooper, 1779 January 25; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Robert Lettis Hooper
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19985
Description: Extracts of letters between Biddle and Hooper, Wadsworth and Hooper and Hooper and Biddle regarding providing forage to Camp Raritan, particularly the transportation from the Delaware to the North River.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Forage; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797
Date: 1779-01-25; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 12; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19892
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Wishes to know by what route the army will move to Jersey, that he may make the best provisions for the horses. Disposition of the cavalry. Inhabitants persuaded with utmost difficulty to keep the horses in the country for some days longer. Uneasy at not being able to get forage down the river.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-12; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 20; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20021
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Amount of grain forwarded. Sorry to learn from Colonel Finnie of Virginia, that their bay is full of the enemy's cruisers, which prevents him from sending any of the forage to the Head of the Elk. Has written to Colonel Pettit to suggest to the Committee of Congress the advisability of clearing the bay. Rumor from Congress of some foreign intelligence of great importance raised the valuation of money, but only for the moment. Hopes the publication of the good news will add to the money's value.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Forage; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-20; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 11; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20057
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing (Colonel) Bostwick's letter with an account of the difficulties of getting the forage down the river. Hopes they may get a sufficiency for their horses. Would like to know the different positions and routes they are to take, and when they are likely to move.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-11; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Ichabod Burnet, 1779 November 8; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Ichabod Burnet
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19788
Description: Letter concerning the supply of grain in various quarters.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Burnet, Ichabod
Date: 1778-11-08; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 24; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19981
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene announcing the birth of a son. Large consumption of grain by the horses. Will set out for camp on Sunday.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Family life--18th century; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-24; 2022