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Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 10; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22340
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Detailing the articles sent to Cols. Maxwell, Hooper, and Spencer. Number of teams he will be able to send. Wishes to know destination of Captain Sadler's company of artificers.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-10; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to John Cox, 1779 November 12; Mitchell, John to John Cox
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22407
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to John Cox. Philadelphia - Every means taken to procure duck, etc., and stuff for blankets. Bad news from the South - Hopes and expects to preserve Charleston. His disagreeable situation for lack of money. All business of the department must soon cease. Has written to this effect to General Greene, Colonel Pettit and the President of Congress. Steps taken to procure boards. Must he supply Colonel James Abeel with everything? Empowered by Congress to send stores to Carolina by water. High price of window-glass, and the alarming nature of his situation.; 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--Finance; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Cox, John
Date: 1779-11-12; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit, 1779 November 15; Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21922
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - This letter enclosed to the President of Congress by Colonel Pettit. In it, Mr. Mitchell tells of the distressing situation he is in for lack of money, and refuses to be answerable for the consequences.; 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; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-11-15; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John from Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 30; Mitchell, John from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22243
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. New Windsor - Acknowledging favor of 19th inst. Asking for further supply of tents and portmanteaus. Still distressed for want of wagoners. Wages of expresses must be advanced, if they cannot be retained at the present rate. Higher pay given to the escorts creates mourning and complaint. Greater part of enemy having left King's Ferry and gone down the river.; 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; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-30; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to George Washington, 1779 December 17; Mitchell, John to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22085
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to George Washington. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 14th inst. Impossible for him to be absent from Philadelphia in the present critical situation. Has given every information to a committee of Congress, in writing, respecting Maj. General Arnold; if, however, His Excellency still desires him to be present at the trial, he will immediately obey.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Trials--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Influence--Congresses; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1779-12-17; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John from Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 11; Mitchell, John from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21974
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Clove - Acknowledging favor of 4th inst. Happy that everything is in such promising train. Supply of tents and portmanteaus needed. Concerning Lord Stirling's saddle. Policy of Congress is erroneous. Enemy fortifying King's Ferry with industry.; 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--Finance; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-11; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 14; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22157
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 10th inst. Expected to set out that morning, but his negro man let a log of wood fall on his leg, bruising and cutting it; will therefore reach General Greene Sunday evening or Monday morning. Virginia troops marched on the 13th. Owing to depth of snow, many of the horses have given up; some must be purchased, but where to get the money? Great need 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Quartermasters; Horses; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-14; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 14; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22441
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging his favors of 15th inst. Assuring him of the pleasure he and Mrs. Mitchell had in contributing in any way to his and Mrs. Greene's amusement while in Philadelphia. Sorry not to be at camp at the exhibition; impossible to be absent from his office.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Family life--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Women--Social life and customs--18th century; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-14; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 17; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22380
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging General Greene's most polite and friendly reception of him during his stay at his house. Sends him by bearer the returns for December and January and the certificates for the Eastern deputies. Congratulating him and Mrs. Greene on the birth of a child. Merchants will not sell sail-duck of any kind unless paid for ready money. Want of cash a terrible obstacle. Great depreciation of money. Begs his advice and assistance. Sends him pair of gloves; if he could have gotten new ones would have sent them. Hoped Mrs. Greene liked the tea cups.; 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; Family life--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Women--Social life and customs--18th century; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-17; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 27; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22184
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Concerning certain small debts. Hopes the intended regulations of Congress will be honorable for the department and advantageous for the public. As for himself, will freely serve his country without fee or reward except his expenses. Account of an engagement in the English Channel between the combined fleets and the British, in which the latter lost five ships.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-27; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 14; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22539
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Enclosing copy of letter from Gov. Johnson, of Maryland. Thinks it unlikely that the enemy intend to come up the bay. Articles sent to Colonel Hooper.; 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--Finance; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-14; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21894
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 19th inst. Concerning the construction and destination of the packsaddles. Colonel Clayborne's habit of finding fault with everything. Every exertion being made to complete tents. Price of duck enormous. Terrible depreciation of money. Will apply to Board of War for necessary articles of clothing, though he believes it to be in vain. Trouble of procuring carters. Small matter of wages, saddle, carriage, etc. Enemy have burned Portsmouth and it is believed Suffolk and Hampton; they mean to destroy Annapolis and Baltimore, if possible. List enclosed of articles wanted immediately to enable them to take the field.; 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; Horses; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 10; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22557
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - No further verified accounts of Count d'Estaing and his fleet, but reports says that he has effectually done the business at Georgia. Number of tents ready to send on; unable to keep workmen supplied with canvas, which is extravagantly dear. £222 per bolt. Enclosing returns for September. People employed cannot live on their pay. The assistants complain that they are not put on a footing with Colonel Four's men and officers, who are allowed clothing; cannot purchase clothing out of their pay. Blankets cannot be got. Proper to have a person at North Wales or near it; compliment of naming the man will be paid to the President, who is much indisposed from fatigue of body and mind, due to the unfortunate disputes in Philadelphia.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-10; 2022