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Title: Scammell, Alexander to Robert Forsyth, 1779 January 11; Scammell, Alexander to Robert Forsyth
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22688
Description: Letter from Alexander Scammell to Robert Forsyth. Desiring to know where the colliers are to be employed, and also where the horse-guard is kept, as he understands it hasn't been relieved for three months past. Suggests supplying a sentry from some other guard.; 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; Horses; Scammell, Alexander; Forsyth, Robert
Date: 1779-01-11; 2022

Title: Weiss, Jacob to Robert Forsyth, 1779 February 2; Weiss, Jacob to Robert Forsyth
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24012
Description: Letter from Jacob Weiss to Robert Forsyth. Camp - Has just written to Colonel Mitchell for leather. Will attend to stores.; 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; Weiss, Jacob, 1750-1839; Forsyth, Robert
Date: 1779-02-02; 2022

Title: Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 14; Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21312
Description: Letter from Robert Forsyth to Nathanael Greene. Camp, Middlebrook - Enclosing letters from Colonel Hay. Horses all gone except those with Maryland troops. Gave Major Hall Mr. Duer's draft on Abraham P. Lott. Dissatisfaction among Brigade Quartermasters; their extra pay too small, and their work doubled.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Quartermasters; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Forsyth, Robert; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-14; 2022

Title: Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 19; Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21292
Description: Letter from Robert Forsyth to Nathanael Greene. Williamsburg - Enemy, after burning Suffolk, retired toward Portsmouth, destroying everything before them. Helpless situation of Virginia; very few arms and accoutrements. Militia ordered to various cities; all hands to be full of fight. Enemy say publicly that their next move will be on Hampton; will push then as far as Baltimore, destroying all before them. Information gathered from one of "our" men who escaped from a British schooner. Pressed on all sides for his services; thinks he will join General Nelson for the present; has expectations of an appointment under Colonel Wadsworth. Will render Colonel Firmin all assistance possible.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Forsyth, Robert; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-19; 2022

Title: Hale, D. to Robert Forsyth, 1779 January 29; Hale, D. to Robert Forsyth
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21358
Description: Letter from Robert Forsyth to D. Hale. Fishkill - Enclosing the two letters which he apologizes for having shamefully neglected to deliver in Philadelphia. Will send yellow ochre and tin by a return express. Character of Colonel Hay's stallion.; 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; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Hale, D.; Forsyth, Robert
Date: 1779-01-29; 2022

Title: Howe, Baxter to Robert Forsyth, 1779 January 8; Howe, Baxter to Robert Forsyth
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20838
Description: Letter from Baxter Howe to Robert Forsyth. Pluckemin - Enclosing partial return of the stores in the brigade of artillery. Number of tents on hand and their disposition. Would be glad to know if his account is adjusted and when he may call for another supply of cash.; 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; Artillery; Howe, Baxter; Forsyth, Robert
Date: 1779-01-08; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Robert Forsyth, 1779 February 7; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Robert Forsyth
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20063
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 6th inst. Promising to send him his pair of boots and the candlesticks in a few days. Sends by bearer twelve private locks, as General Greene will no doubt take a fancy to them. Hopes the General is in camp, as he needs money and can do no business without it.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Forsyth, Robert; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-07; 2022

Title: Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 27; Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21302
Description: Letter from Robert Forsyth to Nathanael Greene. Camp, Middlebrook - Sorry for the loss of Mr. Andrews. Report that the enemy intend taking an airing in Jersey once more. Ready to execute any order of his Lordship's. Had a most agreeable hop the previous evening; mentions those present; nothing lacking but the presence of General Greene and his lady; kept it up till 4 in the morning.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Quartermasters; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Forsyth, Robert; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-27; 2022