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Title: Morgan, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 2; Morgan, George, 1743-1810 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21884
Description: Letter from George Morgan to Nathanael Greene. Princeton - Sent Captain Clinton 00 to complete the work of opening the road from Turkeyfoot to Fort Pitt. Asks him to transmit an order for the sum expended. In spite of delays of the Treasury, has made an ample provision in the commissary department. The principal Delaware chiefs on their way to Philadelphia; has directed them to proceed at once to headquarters, that His Excellency may be informed of their disposition and intentions; will detain them a day or two to repose themselves, in order to save His Excellency trouble; wishes they could be paid some compliment on their approach to headquarters.; 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; Military camps; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-02; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 6; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19874
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Position the army wintering in New Jersey could take, in order to be furnished with necessary supplies. Prospects for winter quarters. Amount of forage in the different States. Plans suggested, in case of arrival of Count d'Estaing should decide a movement toward New York.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Forage; Military camps; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-06; 2022

Title: Hamilton, Alexander to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 23; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21453
Description: Letter from Alexander Hamilton to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - Orders from the General to send some pontoons from Fishkill for the use of the officers.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: 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--Political aspects; Military camps; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-23; 2022

Title: Harmar, Josiah to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 11; Harmar, Josiah, 1753-1813 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21355
Description: Letter from Josiah Harmar to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - Asking for an order for a saddle, as the duties of the inspectorship requires a great deal of riding.; 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; Quartermasters; Military camps; Harmar, Josiah, 1753-1813; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-11; 2022

Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 8; Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21033
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 6th inst. Flatters himself that the articles ordered to be deposited at Estherton are there, and those for Fort Pitt are on their way up. Unable to say when wagons, horses, etc., requisite to enable His Excellency to make a general movement of the army, can be in readiness. Expects to have a handsome supply of teams, etc., at camp by the middle of May. Every possible exertion being made by himself and all his deputies. Sudden death of his brother, Mr. William Cox. Mount Holly.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Military camps; Wagons; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-08; 2022

Title: Howe, Baxter to George Olney, 1779 May 12; Howe, Baxter to George Olney
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21088
Description: Letter from Baxter Howe to George Olney. Artillery Park - Offer of 500 horseshoes at .50 per pair. Puts in his plea for some of the money when it shall come.; 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; Howe, Baxter; Olney, George
Date: 1779-05-12; 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, 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: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 18; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23519
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Morristown - Thinks it better that team with the clothing should not set out for Albany in the present state of the roads.; 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--Clothing and dress; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1810; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-18; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 23; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24455
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, West Point - Acknowledging favor of 22d. Question of choosing a winter position for the army. Disadvantages of the position below the mountain. Choice dependent on the number of the enemy's force and their possible movements.; 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, 1742-1801; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-23; 2022

Title: Claiborne, Robert to John Cox, 1779 September 16; Claiborne, Robert to John Cox
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20446
Description: Letter from Robert Claiborne to John Cox. The army is to be cantoned and the greater part to quarter at the Scotch Plains. General Greene requests him to have 200,000 feet of boards deposited at some convenient place in that neighborhood with dispatch and secrecy.; 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--Social aspects; Military camps; Claiborne, Robert; Cox, John
Date: 1779-09-16; 2022

Title: Hand, Edward to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 8; Hand, Edward, 1744-1802 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21364
Description: Letter from Edward Hand to Nathanael Greene. Mendham - The number of huts laid down in the general plan, to cover twelve men, not being sufficient, desires instructions immediately as to what alterations shall be 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--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Military camps; Hand, Edward, 1744-1802; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-08; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Clement Biddle, 1780 February 27; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Clement Biddle
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21152
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Clement Biddle. Easton - Has informed Colonel Biddle's agent that owing to lack of money could not purchase any more grain of forage and has dismissed all his assistants. Impossibility of keeping 250 horses without money to pay for produce; desires to be directed where to send them. All transportation through Easton to camp must cease. Involved in a debt of not less than one million pounds!; 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; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Date: 1780-02-27; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 25; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24483
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - Requesting him to give the order to supply Mr. Hatfield with return wagons to carry 2000 dried hides to be sent to Philadelphia. Mentioning General Sullivan's change of route and asking that an express may be sent to meet him.; 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; Wagons; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1798; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-25; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 17; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22726
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, West Point - General directions for laying out the intended encampment. Position of brigades. Size and form of soldiers' barracks. General Sullivan will furnish fatigue-men necessary for tracing the camp. Movement of baggage.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1800; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-17; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 8; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20580
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper. Easton - Acknowledging letter of 5th inst. Has received General Sullivan's orders to send 100 teams to Wyoming. Teams now on the way and the whole army likely to reach Easton by the following Friday. Fears only the want of flour and horse feed, which cannot be had without money.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Forage; Military camps; Horses; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1779-10-08; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 19; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23893
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Middlebrook - Enclosing a letter from General Sullivan, with the several papers to which he refers. Difficulties arising from deficiency of wagons, tents, etc., in General Greene's department will claim the earliest notice. Asking for General Sullivan's letter and the return of the New Hampshire Regiment.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Military camps; Wagons; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1792; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-19; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 14; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20894
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Acknowledging letter of 10th inst. Particularly pleased with the esteem and approbation therein contained. Whole of western army will reach Easton the following day en route to headquarters. Will provide 100 teams for them. Great want of money; will not sell their produce for 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Forage; Military camps; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-14; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 6; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23692
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Middlebrook - The 1st New Jersey Regiment under marching orders, and will move probably in two days. Hears from General Maxwell that their portmanteaux and wagons are lacking, and that the tents are not taken out of the store at Morristown for want of wagons. Gives him this notice that there may be no delay on the above account, the whole brigade being under marching orders.; 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--Campaigns; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Military camps; Wagons; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1791; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-06; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Charles Pettit, 1779 October 8; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20537
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper. Easton - Has received an order from Maj. General Sullivan to send 100 teams to Wyoming to bring down the baggage of his army. Also urged by Colonel Biddle to send great supplies of forage to headquarters. Utterly impossible to execute these and other orders without money. If not immediately supplied, must ask to be exculpated from charge of inefficiency.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Forage; Military camps; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-10-08; 2022