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Title: Gordon, Peter to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 28; Gordon, Peter to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21463
Description: Letter from Peter Gordon to Nathanael Greene. Trenton - Acknowledging favor of 27th inst. Report of stores sent forward. Twenty horses in fine condition awaiting orders to be sent on to camp.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Horses; Military camps; Gordon, Peter; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-28; 2022

Title: Torrey, John to Charles Pettit, 1779 January 24; Torrey, John to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22852
Description: Letter from John Torrey to Charles Pettit. Boston - Agreeable to orders marched his company to Hartford and delivered the orders to Colonel Hubbard and Commissary Colt; both said they had no flour and no ovens yet built; at Boston, also, found no flour, so dismissed his company of bakers. Wishes to know where to lodge certain receipts. Will forward the pat of Adam Fort, a baker, to headquarters, by the first good opportunity.; 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; Torrey, John; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-01-24; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 8; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24172
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Morristown - Acknowledging letter of same date, enclosing copy of one from Colonel Berry, concerning the unwillingness of inhabitants to transport for the army at the regulated prices, from an apprehension that the regulations will not be general. Suggests the adoption of an expedient, it being indispensable that the transportation should go on with vigor.; 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; Military camps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1808; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-08; 2022

Title: Sheriff, Cornelius to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 22; Sheriff, Cornelius to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23054
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Cornelius Sheriff. Easton - Acknowledging his favor of the 14th inst. Disposition to be made of the boats. Finds it necessary to go home, but will be at headquarters before the troops reach there.; [Note on back of MSS: "Died prior to December 8, 1779. See Col. Johnson's letter."]; 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; Military camps; Quartermasters; Horses; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Sheriff, Cornelius; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-22; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 10; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20099
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing a rough sketch of a beautiful place for an encampment, abounding in woods, water and every other necessary. Preparing everything as fast as possible. Will have fowls, turkeys and potatoes, etc., provided in time for 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Military camps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Maps; Forage; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-10; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 31; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24344
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - Wishing to know if a sufficient number of vessels can be procured to transport troops up the river, should the Indian incursion to the northward prove serious.; 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; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1799; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-31; 2022

Title: Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 8; Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21278
Description: Letter from Moore Furman to Nathanael Greene. Pittstown - Acknowledging favor of 3d inst. Precautions being taken to move certain articles out of the enemy's range. Is able with difficulty to persuade his assistants and foragers to stay with him until the end of the campaign, on account of the low wages. Lack of money. Disposition of 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Forage; Horses; Military camps; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Furman, Moore; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-08; 2022

Title: Hamilton, Alexander to Nathanael Greene, 1779 August 17; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21468
Description: Letter from Alexander Hamilton to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - Desiring that he furnish a good horse, saddle and bridle to Lt. Whitehead, who carries important dispatches to Philadelphia for the General.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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; Military camps; Horses; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-08-17; 2022

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 6; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20244
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 30th ult. Has laid hold of every piece of duck in the town. Desires his directions as to the destination of the hay. Continental troops are leaving for Hartford, by way of Greenwich. Hopes supply of cash will arrive 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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Military camps; Quartermasters; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-06; 2022

Title: Hazen, Moses to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 2; Hazen, Moses, 1733-1803 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20788
Description: Letter from Moses Hazen to Nathanael Greene. Camp near Morristown - Begging him, for private reasons, to facilitate the departure of the Reverend Pierre Bartheaum for Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Religious aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Military camps; Hazen, Moses, 1733-1803; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-02; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 30; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24377
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - Morristown - Advices received from General St. Clair point to the enemy's having some offensive operation in view. Therefore requests that he will use his best endeavors to remove the forage at or near the lines, to Morristown. Has sent a copy of letter representing state of his department to Congress.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; 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; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1807; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-30; 2022

Title: Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 17; Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21085
Description: Letter from Nehemiah Hubbard to Nathanael Greene. Hartford - Acknowledging his favor of the 13th. Will immediately set as many people to work as he can. to cut timber, and saw plank. Flat-boats shall be built with all possible dispatch. No money, nor can he borrow any.; 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; Military camps; Hubbard, Nehemiah; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-17; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 9; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23633
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Morristown - The enclosed transmitted him by Board of War through Baron Steuben. Asks him to have the returns made out as soon as convenient.; 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; Military camps; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1809; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-09; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 23; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24350
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Morristown - Enclosing copy of letter received from Mr. Mitchell, showing how necessary his presence is in Philadelphia.; 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; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1803; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-23; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 5; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23878
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, West Point - Requesting him to take every measure in his line to facilitate the junction of General Sullivan's troops with this army.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1797; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-05; 2022

Title: Huntingdon, Samuel to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 8; Huntingdon, Samuel to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21069
Description: Letter from Samuel Huntingdon to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Enclosing Act of Congress, directing payment to be made by the Quartermaster-General or his deputy for horses killed in battle, belonging to officers whose duty it is to be on horseback.; 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; Forage; Military camps; Horses; Huntingdon, Samuel; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-08; 2022

Title: Huntingdon, Samuel to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 14; Huntingdon, Samuel to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20471
Description: Letter from Samuel Huntingdon to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Enclosing Act of Congress of 11th inst. with directions concerning the accounts of supplies to be furnished the troops of the convention of Saratoga.; 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; Forage; Military camps; Horses; Huntingdon, Samuel; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-14; 2022

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 3; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20137
Description: Letter from Ephraim Bowen to Nathanael Greene. By his brother, Oliver Bowen, has transmitted accounts to September 3, and returns of stores and person employed. Is doing everything to complete the barracks, but one article needed is cash, which, if General Greene cannot give him, begs him to direct Mr. Pettit to give to his brother. Rations and pay of artificers. Enclosing papers containing the State bill and the famous Act of the Assembly; committee engaged in looking into it.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Operational rations (Military supplies); United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Military camps; Barracks; Quartermasters; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-03; 2022

Title: Beatty, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 17; Beatty, John, 1749-1826 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19928
Description: Letter from John Beatty to Nathanael Greene. Commissary of Prisoners' Office - Asking him to transmit certain papers to Colonel Greene. All houses in the vicinity of headquarters taken. His office requires constant attendance on the Commander-in-Chief. Would suggest that the Rev. Dr. Belmain give up his house, as he can carry out his duties with equal regularity at a greater distance. Would like the General to point out the proper measures for his removal.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Quartermasters; Beatty, John; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-17; 2022

Title: Howe, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 10; Howe, Robert to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21168
Description: Letter from Baxter Howe to Nathanael Greene. Poim Bridge - General Heath will forward the address; apologizes for not getting it signed and sending it on sooner. His covered wagon broke down; relies upon General Greene's friendship to send him one at once. Caution against rough handling of the address.; 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; Forage; Military camps; Howe, Baxter; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-10; 2022