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Title: Collins, Stephen to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 16; Collins, Stephen, ca. 1758-179 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21131
Description: Letter from Stephen Collins to Nathanael Greene. A list of sundry goods belonging to Mrs. Whitbread, stopped by Captain Stokes, commanding officers at B. Town. Enclosed with previous letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Finance, Personal--United States; Collins, Stephen, 1758-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-16; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 11; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20946
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Three hundred horses will be at headquarters by the 15th inst. Unless Colonel Biddle sends horse feed, cannot subsist the horses through to Wyoming.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Horses; Military camps; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-11; 2022

Title: Manley, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 20; Manley, John, 1733-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21542
Description: Letter from John Manley to Nathanael Greene. Providence - Asking him , on behalf of Mr. Tillinghast, to forward the amount of a certain draft to Providence.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; Manley, John, 1733-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-20; 2022

Title: Patterson, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 14; Patterson, William, 1752-1835 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22468
Description: Letter from William Patterson to Nathanael Greene. Cumberland County - Acknowledging his favor per express that morning and will begin his journey the next day. His ill state of body will not admit much speed.; 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; Patterson, William, 1752-1835; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-14; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 15; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20858
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing copy of letter from Colonel Van der Berg, respecting the pay his son is to receive as one of the expresses. Asks for information on that head. Must have a supply of boards.; 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; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-15; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 30; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20130
Description: Letter acknowledging favors of 28th, 29th, and 30th. If Colonel Hay cannot go on with the business, he must make application for the aid of the line. Sorry he did not succeed with Governor Clinton. However, if all other sources fail, will furnish the horses himself, out of his own much needed number. Mr. Pettit expects to send him (Colonel Hay) some money soon.; 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--Personal narratives; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-30; 2022

Title: Murfree, Hardy to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 27; Murfree, Hardy to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22387
Description: Letter from Hardy Murfree to Nathanael Greene. Paramus - Asking permission to purchase a horse belonging to the public.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; Murfree, Hardy; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-27; 2022

Title: Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 8; Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20795
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of September 29 from General Greene. Has forwarded his whole returns to Colonel Pettit, but in future will send them to General Greene every month if possible. Thanks him for caution respecting forage; will send on all he is able to procure.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Forage; Quartermasters; Hollingsworth, Henry; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-08; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to John Starr, 1779 September 27; Starr, John from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23049
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to John Starr. West Point - Thinking that doubtless his feeling were hurt at the complaint made by Mr. Merchant not long since, encloses copies of some of the letters which passed on that occasion, showing that he (Greene) did not neglect to do justice to Maj. Starr's reputation.; 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; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Starr, John; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-09-27; 2022

Title: Jamison, Adam to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 15; Jamison, Adam to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21710
Description: Letter from Adam Jamison to Nathanael Greene. Middlebrook - Has requested a Court of Inquiry that the accusations of one Geo. Hook, wagoner, against himself may be disproved.; 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; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Jamison, Adam; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-15; 2022

Title: Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 11; Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20194
Description: Letter from Thomas Chase to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging favor of 31st ult. Refuses responsibility in settling Mr. Pyncheon's affair. Want of attention shown by the States to the business of the department.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Quartermasters; Chase, Thomas; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-11; 2022

Title: Story, J. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 20; Story, J. [Major] to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22602
Description: Letter from J. Story to Nathanael Greene. Camp, Middlebrook - Has been to Somerset and finds no buildings as suitable for the accommodation of the sick as Mr. Duryee's barn; mentions other barns which might do with some repairs; difficulties attending the granting of Mr. Duryee's request to have his barn release.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Construction; Finance, Personal--United States; Military occupation damages; War damage compensation; Quartermasters; Story, J.; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-20; 2022

Title: Belding, Simeon to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Belding, Simeon, 1746-1809 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19863
Description: Letter from Simeon Belding to Nathanael Greene. Has applied in vain to Captains Hubbard and Star for tents for General Parson's brigade, which is in good order and fit to march.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Belding, Simeon, 1746-1809; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Otis and Henley Invoice
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23790
Description: Invoice of woolens purchased and forwarded to William Smith, Esq., at Springfield.; 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; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Otis and Henley, Messrs.; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-08; 2022

Title: Countermanding orders respecting Indian expedition; Countermanding orders respecting indian expedition
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22902
Description: Letter stating that a Committee of Congress has stated that a Canada expedition is to take place.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Canada--History--1775-1783; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1779-02-17; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 15; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20251
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Sends by bearer a chest with a lock of his own construction, which cannot easily be picked. Hopes it will please the General.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-15; 2022

Title: Lott, Abraham to Nathanael Greene, 1778 December 23; Lott, Abraham to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21704
Description: Letter from Abraham Lott to Nathanael Greene. Beverwyck - Mentioning the loss of his little grandson (Colonel Livingston's son) after a lingering illness. Intends, as soon as his gout is better, to pay his respects to General Greene on an affair of great importance. Gives reasons for thinking enemy will not evacuate New York; present meeting of Parliament likely to end all conjectures on that point.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; War and families--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Lott, Abraham; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-12-23; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 5; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20440
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Advises sending parties of twenty men each to Albany to collect all bateaux, etc., on either side of the river and bring them down to Fishkill Landing.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Carpenters; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-05; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 10; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20254
Description: Letter acknowledging favors of 7th and 9th inst. Disposition made of the 120 privates sent. Steps taken to purchase the needed boards. Duck enough to complete 170 tents, and will then patch up all the condemned ones. Thinks the vessels are sometimes unnecessarily detained at the fort; asks General Greene to mention this to the engineer and Mr. Buchanan. Plans for getting sufficient hay. Question of the wages of bateaux men. Has sent to Colonel Pettit for cash. Would it be possible to obtain ,000?; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-10; 2022

Title: Sargent, Winthrop to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 20; Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22691
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene. Gloucester - Desiring payment for his schooner, which was taken in April, 1779, on her passage from South Carolina. She was laden with rice, and was ordered to Samuel Allen Otis, Esq.; 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; Operational rations (Military supplies); Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-20; 2022