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Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 12; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20219
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Has just been informed of some clothing, which will be moth-eaten should it lie by all summer. Asks that a proper portion may be used for the artificers at the post.; 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--Clothing and dress; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-12; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 9; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20319
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing extract from a letter of Colonel Lewis. Thinks the building of the bateaux should claim precedence of the cooper's shop. Plenty of boards at Saratoga. Will forward any letter to Colonel Lewis that General Greene may think proper to write.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Carpenters; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-09; 2022

Title: Ford, Foreman James to Udny Hay, 1779 January 8; Ford, Foreman James to Udny Hay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21261
Description: Letter from Foreman James Ford to Udny Hay. Fishkill - A petition from James Ford and the men under him to the Colonel, begging that he will use his influence to raise their wages; they cannot support their families on their pay, the price of everything being so high.; 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; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Ford, Foreman James; Hay, Udny
Date: 1779-01-08; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 5; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20586
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Concerning the wages of the artificers. Encloses letters on the subjects. Wages of express riders.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-05; 2022

Title: Whiting, Timothy to Udny Hay, 1779 October 13; Whiting, Timothy to Udny Hay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23437
Description: Letter from Timothy Whiting to Udny Hay. West Point - His situation different from his brethren in office, on account of his being annexed to the line of the army; therefore ought to be treated on the same footing with a captain in the line, as was done in May, 1777. Has no aversion to the service, it's hard work and inadequate pay, but thinks the sacrifice too great unless he has a prospect of being on a level with the officers of the line. Begs him to state the matter to the Quartermaster-General and request him to lay it before Congress, in which case he is willing to continue his services until January 1.; 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--Political aspects; Whiting, Timothy; Hay, Udny
Date: 1779-10-13; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 29; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21080
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. The bearer, Mr. Stewart, is on his way to King's Ferry to take charge as quartermaster, and waits for instructions. Colonel Hubbard cannot get a yard of duck in his State. Advices a halt in the building of the bateaux - no boards will be left for many necessary objects. Gives return of bateaux at Wappen's creek. Caulker needed. Wages of artificers. Smiths demanding equal wages with those in Philadelphia, "that sink of pollution." Without money transportation must stop. Wheelwrights demand a raise in their 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--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Carpenters; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-29; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 21; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20942
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: 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; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-21; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 30; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20432
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. In receipt of alarming accounts from the Board of War, they having been disappointed of a quantity of lead expected from Boston; if any has arrived at Fishkill or Claverack, wishes it forwarded to Newburg.; 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; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-30; 2022

Title: Parsell, John, et. all to Udny Hay, 1779 November 5; Parsell, John and other artifi to Udny Hay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22225
Description: Letter from John Parsell to Udny Hay. Fishkill - The artificers having met and discussed the offer of a day, have decided that it is too little to support themselves and families, and will therefore quit the barracks as soon as a settlement is made.; 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. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Parsell, John; Hay, Udny
Date: 1779-11-05; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 14; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20420
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Distressed for wagoners at Middle Brook. Begs that he will send him all the carters from his side of the river.; 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--Personal narratives; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-14; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 9; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20288
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Camp, Smith's Clove - His Excellency, General Washington, desires return of all the boast on North river. Happy to hear of his success in the removal of stores. Questions of tents and canteens.; 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; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-09; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 2; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20329
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Wishes copy of a certain resolve of Congress. The pay given the carpenters from Philadelphia, necessary as it was, has set all the rest of the department in a ferment. Comparisons being made all the time between New York and other States. Demands for higher wages. All this makes a very disagreeable situation. Difficult to get carpenters to repair bateaux.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; 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; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-02; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 6; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21091
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Destination of Captains Mills', Willcox's and Pendleton's companies. Improvements in the store and hospital, and a new guard-house to be built. Necessity of Major Ayres' people discontinuing the boat-building. Conditions of certain roads. Number of watercraft must be increased.; 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; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-06; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Artificers at Fishkill, 1779 November 2; Hay, Udny to Artificers at Fishkill
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23915
Description: Letter from Udny Hay. Fishkill - Surprised at the ungenerous advantage taken of the public by the artificers in demanding higher wages. Desires to have a return of those who will and those who will not remain, that others may be employed in place of the latter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny
Date: 1779-11-02; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to John Bancker, 1779 August 31; Hay, Udny to John Bancker
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23654
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to John Bancker. Fishkill - Received from General Greene the copy of a memorial presented by Mr. Bancker to Congress, in which he finds some heavy charges against himself. Gives him fair notice of an application he has made to General Greene for a court of inquiry, in order that Mr. B. may procure his witnesses.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; 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--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Hay, Udny; Bancker, John
Date: 1779-08-31; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 11; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20934
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Laying before him an account of damages sustained by a certain claimant; already laid before Congress but evidently overlooked. Waiting for money form the Treasury to discharge his expresses. Want of flour. Will pay Congress a visit soon if they do not assist him. Hears that 600 barrels of flour are coming to West Point form the southward; hopes it is true.; 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; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-11; 2022

Title: Hansen, Peter to Udny Hay, 1779 April 9; Hansen, Peter to Udny Hay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21445
Description: Letter from Peter Hansen to Udny Hay. Fishkill - Sends him at his request an account of clothing.; 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; Hansen, Peter; Hay, Udny
Date: 1779-04-09; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 9; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20949
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. New and almost insurmountable difficulties. Cannot obtain forage owing to lack of money. Nothing can save his department from ruin, and the army from disbanding but the adoption of a new mode of obtaining forage; explains this in detail. The impending storm could have been averted by an opportune 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--Congresses; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Forage; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-09; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 22; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20802
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Boat-builders at Wappen's creek will not continue unless they receive .00 a day. Asks what he must do.; 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; Carpenters; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-22; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 August 31; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23745
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Favored by Mr. Olney with copy of Mr. Bancker's memorial to Congress with extract of letter from John Dickinson and Nathaniel Scudder to General Greene concerning it. Asks that the accusations against him may be fully investigated. Will prove guilty to dismissing Mr. Bancker, but will endeavor to prove his total incapacity and continual neglect of duty.; 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--Personal narratives; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-08-31; 2022