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Title: Sizer, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 17; Sizer, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23187
Description: Letter from Thomas Sickels to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Men under his command building the boats work from daylight till dark, with only the necessary time for breakfast or dinner. They have petitioned in consequence for a larger allowance of provisions; suggests a full ration and a half during this exigency.; 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; Construction; Quartermasters; Sizer, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-17; 2022

Title: Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 9; Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21123
Description: Letter from Nehemiah Hubbard to Nathanael Greene. Hartford - Report of the building of boats at Chatham. Stationed express-riders very uneasy to know what their wages will be.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; Construction; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hubbard, Nehemiah; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-09; 2022

Title: Hallett, Joseph to Robert R. Livingston, 1776 January 25; Hallett, Joseph. ALS to Robert R. Livinston, 1746-1813
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12627
Description: Letter from Joseph Hallett to Robert R. Livingston about erecting a "Foundry." Mentions that the colony will need a number of heavy ordinance for its defense.; Contains transcript of letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Economics--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Construction; Siege warfare; Hallet, Joseph; Livingston, Robert R., 1718-1775
Date: 1776-01-25; 2022

Title: Smith, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 26; Smith, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23139
Description: Letter from William Smith to Nathanael Greene. Springfield - Concerning the building of the boats. Opposition to this measure by the Selectmen of the town.; 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; Construction; Quartermasters; Smith, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-26; 2022

Title: Lewis, Morgan to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 22; Lewis, Morgan, 1754-1844 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21631
Description: Letter from Morgan Lewis to Nathanael Greene. Albany - Acknowledging favors of 17th inst. The paper which General Greene desires is not in his possession. Declines to mention the terms of his future service, being persuaded that his former letter on that subject was not agreeable. Thinks, however, that the business of his department has been transacted at a much cheaper rate than any other; can prove this. Quartermaster-General's appointment not a profitable one in his district. Various supplies of boats and their materials sent to Colonel Hay; building six bateaux daily.; 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; Construction; Lewis, Morgan; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-22; 2022

Title: Lewis, Morgan to Udny Hay, 1779 October 5; Lewis, Morgan, 1754-1844 to Udny Hay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21774
Description: Letter from Morgan Lewis to Udny Hay. Promising him all the boards he can spare, but obliged to keep enough to employ his carpenters, and also to build a cooper's shop.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Carpenters; Construction; Quartermasters; Lewis, Morgan; Hay, Udny
Date: 1779-10-05; 2022