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Title: [New York, showing British and American troop positions].
Identifier(s): graphics:5684; APSdigobj3471
Description: Manuscript map showing the troop positions of British and American forces during the Revolutionary War.
Creator: Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827
Source: Peale-Sellers Family Collection (Mss.B.P31);
Subject: Maps; Military camps; New York (State)
Date: ca. 1776

Title: Plan der action zwischen Cornia and Carischa, 23 June - 4 July 1738.
Identifier(s): graphics:4781; APSdigobj3451
Description: Attached is: Plan von der Schantze zu Mehadia . . .
Creator: Kopp, Henry
Source: Journal of a campaign with the Russian army against Turkey, 1737-1739 (Mss.947.J82);
Subject: Maps ; Military camps; Russo-Turkish War, 1736-1739
Date: [1743-47]

Title: Brown, Benjamin to Robert Forsyth, 1779 January 29; Brown, Benjamin to Robert Forsyth
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20426
Description: Letter from Benjamin Brown to Robert Forsyth. Would have returned to camp long before; only waiting on account of expectations from over the water. Refers to business with a certain person, a friend of Major Forsyth's, whom he has not yet been able to see.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Military camps; Brown, Benjamin; Forsyth, Robert
Date: 1779-01-29; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Benjamin Rush, 1777 May 16
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:611
Description: Discusses his "judicious observations on the inconveniences of an early incampment [encampment]."; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799
Source: The Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, ca. 1760s-1850s (Mss.B.F327); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F327-ead.xml
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; ; ; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1777-05-16; 2021

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Sidney Berry, 1779 June 3; Berry, Sidney, 1754-1820 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19941
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Sidney Berry ordering him to make certain sales and settlements connected with the breaking up of camp.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Berry, Sidney; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-03; 2022

Title: Beatty, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1778 November 27; Beatty, Charles to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19822
Description: Letter from Fredericktown - Acknowledging favor of 10th inst. and promising to aid Colonel Bland and Mr. Davenport in all things. Unless his department is enlarged by the addition of Frederick county, he does not choose to act any longer, for reasons heretofore stated.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Beatty, Charles; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-178; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-11-27; 2022

Title: Bowen, Oliver to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 10; Bowen, Oliver, 1742-1800 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20408
Description: Letter from Oliver Bowen to Nathanael Greene. General Howe's Headquarters, near Poim Bridge - Announcing his arrival with a packet containing the Quartermaster's accounts entrusted to him by Colonel Bowen. Will wait on General Greene the next day.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Military camps; Quartermasters; Bowen, Oliver, 1742-1800; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-10; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 24; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21156
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Has just been informed that the wife of his old colonel (Colonel Hayen) is on the road to the Jerseys. Requests General Greene to ask any of the gentlemen with him to procure quarters for her in the vicinity of the place where the colonel's regiment will be stationed.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Family life--18th century; Soldiers--Family relationships--United States; Military camps; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-24; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 20; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19967
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Report of the ground from Scotch Plains to Quibbletown Gap. Thinks the military position a good one. Would be happy to view the ground with General Greene.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--African Americans; Military camps; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-20; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 17; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19948
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Has provided quarters for Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Olney near his house, and will do everything to make their situation agreeable.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Military Camps; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-17; 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: Gibbs, C. to Benjamin Brown, 1779 May 27; Gibbs, C. to Benjamin Brown
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21448
Description: Letter from Brown Benjamin to George Gibson. Headquarters - Concerning payment for two horses.; 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; Horses; Military camps; Gibbs, C.; Benjamin, Brown
Date: 1779-05-27; 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: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, undated; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19924
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Near Pluckemin Station, Sunday Morning - Found several positions between Bullion's and Pluckemin, for single brigades. Desires to know where General Greene (?) will meet him.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Morgan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 30; Morgan, John, 1735-1789 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22120
Description: Letter from John Morgan to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Asking his assistance in procuring him quarters for attending the court-martial at Dr. Shippen's approaching trial. Presumes to trouble General Greene with this application on account of politeness shown him by the General when last in camp.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Military camps; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Morgan, John, 1735-1789; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-30; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 23; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20088
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Quarter of troops. Description of ground back of Mr. Kemble's.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-23; 2022

Title: Return of camp equipage; Unidentified Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23325
Description: Return of camp equipage wanting and that in store for the troops at Reading, Peekskill, etc.; 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; Military camps
Date: 1779-04-01; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 24; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20044
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Report of woods near Mr. Lott's.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-24; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 20; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19799
Description: Letter from Camp, Smith's Clove in New York - Favorable information, concerning provisions, in his favor of the 6th inst., very pleasant hearing. Wishes for it to be sent as fast as it comes to Morristown. Will soon release him (Colonel Abeel) from transporting stores and enable him to attend to the objects within his own particular line of duty.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-22; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 24; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24363
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Morristown - Concerning the dispossession of Captain De. Rochefontaine of his quarters in favor of Lt. Colonel Stevens. Unfortunate that such things should happen to any officers, but particularly to a foreign gentleman; wishes the affair rectified and put upon a proper footing. Has received Mr. Conduit's letter; General Lee in that part of the country; trying to prevent the intercourse of which he speaks, but seems impracticable to put a stop to 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; Military camps; Military camps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1805; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-24; 2022