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Title: Greene, Nathanael to Robert Lettis Hooper Jr., 1779 July 10; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21016
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Robert Lettis Hooper. New Windsor - Acknowledging favor of 7th inst. General Sullivan's difficulties. Powers of Government too feeble to execute the orders of Administration; a great misfortune if General Sullivan gets his army too unwieldy for the nature of the service he is going on. Convulsions caused by the late resolution of Congress and the tax-bill of New Jersey. Enemy have plundered New Haven, burnt Fairfield, and are now ranging the country, and committing all kinds of depredations. The militia of the country make them pay the price of blood for every injury done to the inhabitants.; 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--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Militia; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-07-10; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 14; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20894
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Acknowledging letter of 10th inst. Particularly pleased with the esteem and approbation therein contained. Whole of western army will reach Easton the following day en route to headquarters. Will provide 100 teams for them. Great want of money; will not sell their produce for it.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Forage; Military camps; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-14; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Cornelius Sheriff, 1779 July 12; Sheriff, Cornelius from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22632
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Cornelius Sheriff. New Windsor - Acknowledging favor of the 4th, with certain returns. States to what extent Colonel Sheriff may command Mr. Bond. Clothing for bateaux men. Enemy has plundered New Haven and burned Fairfield; their ravages inhuman and barbarous; their abuse to women exceeds all description.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quartermasters; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Sheriff, Cornelius; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-07-12; 2022

Title: Olney, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 31; Olney, George to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22404
Description: Letter from George Olney to Nathanael Greene. Providence - Made application to Colonel Angell to obtain permission for Captain Littlefield to go and live with General Greene during the present campaign. Account of his journey after leaving camp and his meeting with Mrs. Olney. Report that a French fleet will arrive in three weeks. Another expedition in preparation against Rhode Island.; 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; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Olney, George; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-31; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 14; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22441
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging his favors of 15th inst. Assuring him of the pleasure he and Mrs. Mitchell had in contributing in any way to his and Mrs. Greene's amusement while in Philadelphia. Sorry not to be at camp at the exhibition; impossible to be absent from his office.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Family life--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Women--Social life and customs--18th century; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-14; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Joseph S. Lewis, 1779 June 12; Lewis, Joseph S., 1778-1836 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21512
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Joseph S. Lewis. Smith's Tavern - Owing to the illness of Mr. Lewis, was obliged to call in the aid of the country to forward the provisions. Now that he is restored to health, will send Mr. Abeel word to leave the business entirely to him. Begs that he and Mr. Abeel will lay aside their disputes and prejudices in order to promote the public welfare.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Lewis, Joseph S., 1778-1836; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-12; 2022

Title: Claiborne, Robert to James F. Abeel, 1779 September 13; Claiborne, Robert to James F. Abeel
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20241
Description: Letter acknowledging his favor of 6th inst. to General Greene. A Court of Inquiry ordered at Morristown to investigate the business and charges between Colonel Claiborne and Mr. Lewis. Desires him to pay Mr. Collis his wages.; 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--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Claiborne, Robert; Abeel, James, 1733-1825
Date: 1779-09-13; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 17; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22380
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging General Greene's most polite and friendly reception of him during his stay at his house. Sends him by bearer the returns for December and January and the certificates for the Eastern deputies. Congratulating him and Mrs. Greene on the birth of a child. Merchants will not sell sail-duck of any kind unless paid for ready money. Want of cash a terrible obstacle. Great depreciation of money. Begs his advice and assistance. Sends him pair of gloves; if he could have gotten new ones would have sent them. Hoped Mrs. Greene liked the tea cups.; 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; Quartermasters; Family life--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Women--Social life and customs--18th century; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-17; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 6; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23692
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Middlebrook - The 1st New Jersey Regiment under marching orders, and will move probably in two days. Hears from General Maxwell that their portmanteaux and wagons are lacking, and that the tents are not taken out of the store at Morristown for want of wagons. Gives him this notice that there may be no delay on the above account, the whole brigade being under marching orders.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Military camps; Wagons; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1791; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-06; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Charles Pettit, 1779 October 8; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20537
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper. Easton - Has received an order from Maj. General Sullivan to send 100 teams to Wyoming to bring down the baggage of his army. Also urged by Colonel Biddle to send great supplies of forage to headquarters. Utterly impossible to execute these and other orders without money. If not immediately supplied, must ask to be exculpated from charge of inefficiency.; 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--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Forage; Military camps; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-10-08; 2022

Title: Morris, Gouverneur to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 19; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21971
Description: Letter from Gouverneur Morris to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Asking that, if it is proper and convenient, his nephew, Lewis Morris, may be taken into General Greene's family as a volunteer aide.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-19; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Charles Pettit, 1779 July 29; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21949
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Account of an interview he had with the Board of Congress, during which he laid before them the situation of the Quartermaster's department and the probable consequences if they were not supplied with money. After much discussion, procured a warrant on the Loan Office for two millions, and one on the Loan Office in New Jersey for ,000 to help Mr. Furman. Colonel Mitchell's application for teams to the Council. Sends, by Mr. Frame, 1,000 for him, and the like sum for Colonel Hay.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; Forage; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-07-29; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 14; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22539
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Enclosing copy of letter from Gov. Johnson, of Maryland. Thinks it unlikely that the enemy intend to come up the bay. Articles sent to Colonel Hooper.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-14; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1778 October 29; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22857
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - Acknowledging favor of 28th inst. Nothing can be done toward the Canada expedition that winter; scanty supply of provisions afforded by the country at the head of Connecticut River. Will forbid the sending up of flour from Albany. Collecting and repairing of bateaux. Has fixed upon Danbury, West Point and Middlebrook for cantoning the army during the winter; number of brigades at these points to be regulated by the strength of the enemy. Probability of throwing a regiment into the Clove near Sufferans and placing a brigade at Albany. If the enemy keep a garrison at New York it will be of sufficient strength to repel any attack the Americans could make; would therefore lay aside all idea of collecting his force suddenly and extend his view to more remote cantonments. Good barracks at Trenton and Burlington; also wheat and mills in the vicinity. Advises removing provisions from the Sound to the foot of the mountain. Necessity of collecting materials for hutting.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Military camps; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-10-29; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21894
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 19th inst. Concerning the construction and destination of the packsaddles. Colonel Clayborne's habit of finding fault with everything. Every exertion being made to complete tents. Price of duck enormous. Terrible depreciation of money. Will apply to Board of War for necessary articles of clothing, though he believes it to be in vain. Trouble of procuring carters. Small matter of wages, saddle, carriage, etc. Enemy have burned Portsmouth and it is believed Suffolk and Hampton; they mean to destroy Annapolis and Baltimore, if possible. List enclosed of articles wanted immediately to enable them to take the field.; 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; Horses; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Smith, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 9; Smith, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22737
Description: Letter from William Smith to Nathanael Greene. Springfield - His order of the 4th inst. to furnish teams, transports, etc., shall be punctually attended to. Stores ordered by General Knox, about twenty loads in all, will proceed to Claverack in a few days; also fifteen loads of clothing. Enclosing accounts and returns for the month of September.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Quartermasters; Smith, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-09; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 13; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22357
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Summoned by Board of War and witnessed an altercation between Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Mitchell over a parcel of Brabant linen to which they both laid claim. The Board then asked in what manner and under what escorts the stores were to be forwarded from Estherton. Negotiations with the Treasury. Number of messengers waiting for money. Treasurer harassed in the matter of accounts. Wishes Colonel Blodgett might be spared to him. Murmurs against Mr. Ross and Colonel Patterson, both appointed by Colonel Cox.; 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--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Forage; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-13; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 29; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20590
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Enclosing papers concerning his situation in point of business, and promising to send on the cannon, etc. on the following Sunday. Desires to know if General Greene has received the venison and poultry? Compliments 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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Forage; Military camps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-29; 2022

Title: Brodhead, Daniel to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 26; Brodhead, Daniel, 1736-1809 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20321
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 13th inst. Glad General McIntosh is to go to the southward, but thinks his temper will be as disagreeable to the inhabitants there as it was in this district. General McIntosh's tactics in the last campaign. His own command in fair condition. Dispute between General McIntosh and Colonel Steel. Wishes General Sullivan great success against the "black caitiffs of the North." Case of a young Delaware Indian, son of the late Captain White Eyes, a noted warrior, who is desirous of joining the expedition. Delay in receiving salt provisions. High wages of artificers; poor soldiers kept to the old rate without a murmur.; 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--Personal narratives; 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; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Brodhead, Daniel, 1736-1809; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-26; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 22; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20663
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - In accordance with instructions will have 100 teams, with ten days' forage for each team, ready to move with the army by the following Wednesday. Begs him to read this letter to Colonel Biddle.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Forage; Military camps; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-22; 2022