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Title: Lewis, Morgan to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 21; Lewis, Morgan, 1754-1844 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21624
Description: Letter from Morgan Lewis to Nathanael Greene. Albany - Asking for an order on the Board of War for 1000 green hides, as leather is necessary and scarce. Must have money or all business will come to a stand still.; 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; Lewis, Morgan; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-21; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 10; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22340
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Detailing the articles sent to Cols. Maxwell, Hooper, and Spencer. Number of teams he will be able to send. Wishes to know destination of Captain Sadler's company of artificers.; 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; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-10; 2022

Title: Van Court, Michael to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 25; van Court, Michael to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23224
Description: Letter from Michael Van Court to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Will receive about thirty horses from Colonel Hooper; will bring them on to camp by way of Morristown.; 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; Van Court, Michael; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-25; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 21; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19854
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 16th inst. Has sent large parcel of nails to Colonel Hay. The court thought it had sufficient proof against Mr. Lewis to call a court-martial. It is certain that he has made an estate of about £20,000 in the course of two years. Mentions various proof of the man's roguery. Denies having lost his temper in court; has been quiet under many insults. Mr. Lott and Mr. Livingston in town; their wives the guests of Mrs. Abeel.; 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; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-21; 2022

Title: Knox, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 25; Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21719
Description: Letter from Henry Knox to Nathanael Greene. Pluckemin - Promising to send all tentmakers to Morristown. Mrs. Knox and the young ladies send their compliments to Mrs. Greene and the ladies.; 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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Quartermasters; Knox, Henry, 1750-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-25; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to James Thompson, 1779 June 9; Thompson, James from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22877
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to James Thompson. Smith's Tavern in the Clove - Acknowledging favors of 5th, 6th, and 7th inst. Wishes him to continue where he is, until the teams are all made up and the stores got away; also to apply to Mr. Berry for necessary teams. Does not want a great many stores lodged at the Park; too much exposed to an incursion of the enemy.; 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; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Thompson, James; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-09; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 15; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21867
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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-15; 2022

Title: Stewart, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 17; Stewart, Charles to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22980
Description: Letter from Charles Stewart to Nathanael Greene. Camp - Sends map by bearer. Asks that a horse may be spared to a trusty person whom he is going to send to Brinker's Mill to establish a post there. Intends accompanying General Sullivan on his road to Easton.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; 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; Stewart, Charles; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-17; 2022

Title: Gérard, Conrad Alexandre to Nathanael Greene, 1778 January 02; Minister of France (Gerard, Ch to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22098
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Conrad Alexandre Gérard. Philadelphia - Praying him to give orders at Fishkill to forward some linen cloth at that place destined for him.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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; Gérard, Conrad Alexandre, 1729-1790; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1778-01-02; 2022

Title: Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 3; Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20615
Description: Letter from Nehemiah Hubbard to Nathanael Greene. Hartford - Acknowledging favors of 30th ult. and 2d inst. Arrival of Mr. Jones with 2,000, which is entirely exhausted. Hopes the bearer, Mr. Wadsworth, may be given a supply. Depreciation of currency caused by lack of money. Number of tents and portmanteaus sent forward and those on hand. Expects to engage a sufficient number of wagons for General Putnam's division. The forwarding of great quantities of provisions will require a very large supply of cash. Encloses estimate of cash needed.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Wagons; Hubbard, Nehemiah; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-13; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 18; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21848
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - In answer to his letter by Captain Pendleton, has not heard a single complaint since the men joined Captain Sizer's regiment. Were he convinced it would be of any service to the public, would willingly remove them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-18; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 12; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20568
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - The people tickled by the enclosed address, returned in pretty good humor. Twenty boats completed and launched, which will arrive at Trenton on Monday next. Number of boards at Minisink. Will send candlesticks to Mr. Thompson next week.; 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; Forage; Military camps; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-12; 2022

Title: Hamilton, Alexander to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 28; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Major Burnet
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21331
Description: Letter from Alexander Hamilton to Nathanael Greene. The General considers the application unusual, and does not think it proper to comply with it.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-28; 2022

Title: Hamilton, Alexander to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 23; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21460
Description: Letter from Alexander Hamilton to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - Desires to know by bearer how far the preparations for vessels have gone and the amount of material provided; the General's idea being to stop as short as possible, without leaving what is on hand incomplete.; 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; Quartermasters; Military camps; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-23; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 9; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21136
Description: Letter acknowledging favors of 7th and 8th insts. In reply to his remonstrations, the artificers have gone to work. Has applied to the Governor. Forage on the confines of the river cannot be brought down, owing to lack of vessels. Has stopped work on hospital, in accordance with General Greene's order. Not responsible for want of flour. Owes many accounts; his credit sinking in proportion to the depreciation of money. No blankets and shoes.; 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; Soldiers--Health and hygiene; Forage; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-09; 2022

Title: Smith, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 9; Smith, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22755
Description: Letter from William Smith to Nathanael Greene. Springfield - Acknowledging favors of 19th and 29th ult. The ,000 sent was all due before it arrived. Number of tents forwarded and their destination.; 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; Smith, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-09; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 14; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20171
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Sends camp-stools by bearer. Will need large quantity of clothing. Wagoners destitute of blankets. Wants an answer from General Greene to paragraph in Colonel Lewis' letter relating to the raising of bateaux.; 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; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-14; 2022

Title: Collins, Stephen to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 16; Collins, Stephen, ca. 1758-179 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21058
Description: Letter from Stephen Collins to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Setting forth the case of Sarah Whitbread who, having obtained a pass to New York, was on her way back with sundry goods, which were taken from her by an American officer who gave her a receipt for them. Most of the articles intended as presents for Mrs. Collins. Ask for some redress.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Women--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Social conditions; Finance, Personal--United States; Collins, Stephen, 1758-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-16; 2022

Title: Stirling, Lord to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 8; Stirling, Lord, 1726-1783 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23160
Description: Letter from William Alexander to Nathanael Greene. Morristown - Promising to view the several districts of country mentioned by General Greene with a view to the different points of conveyance, safety and protection to the country.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Alexander, William, 1726-1783; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-08; 2022

Title: Hunter, Mtn. to Nathanael Greene, 1778 August 20; Hunter, Mtn. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21133
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene. Warwick - Concerning a verbal order given some time before by General Greene to supply a certain Mr. Counter with three horses, a saddle and bridle. Colonel Hay will not replace them without a written order from General 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; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-08-20; 2022