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Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 Memorandum
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23445
Description: Memorandum of money distributed in Quartermaster-General's department.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Memorandums; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814
Date: 1779-02-27; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to George Olney, 1779 October 9; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to George Olney
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22489
Description: Letter from George Olney to Samuel Allyne Otis. Boston - No China cups and saucers to be had at present; will procure the first decent set in his power. Distresses caused by the Regulating Act. Hard to starve in a land of plenty, by the rascality of a people patriotic only in word. "High time to put an end to the war and reform manners."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Olney, George
Date: 1779-10-09; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 17; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22209
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Announcing the arrival of various vessels with rice. Continued demands on him will render his situation very uncomfortable with out General Greene's attention.; 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; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-17; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 6; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22080
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Setting forth what he has done as regards procuring vessels. Credit and cash both gone at present. Owners of vessels no opulent, so that cash must be advanced to get them to sea; also to get a supply of duck. Sends two silver cups by bearer, which Mr. Andrews bespoke before his death. Has lost within a few weeks his father, friend and wife. Advises putting a few stores on each vessel.; 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; Family life--18th century; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-06; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 10; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22351
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Informing him of the death of his partner, Mr. Andrews, who was shot by the accidental discharge of a pistol. Loss to the community. Will excuse the business now devolving upon him in the best manner possible.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Family life--18th century; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-10; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 11; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21925
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Question of insuring the vessels hired. Marine Board has given Major Chase all the duck they can spare upon his application in General Greene's name, leaving non for him [Otis]. Enclosing list of vessels.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Shipwrights; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-11; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 10; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22113
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Acknowledging receipt of ,000 by Adams. Names of vessels, time of sailing and term on which they are hired. Loss of money if they are detained.; 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; Shipwrights; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-10; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 3; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22541
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Impossible to get the rice freighted unless General Greene will give one-half or one-third and insure. Has made considerable purchases, in which he must have immediate monetary assistance.; 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; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-03; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, undated; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21942
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. List of vessels taken up.; [Enclosed in letter from Otis to Greene]. [NOTE: check, listed in Series IV]; 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; Shipwrights; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 17; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21965
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Announcing arrival of the brigantine Laurana with supply of rice. Mr. Livingston drawing upon him for certain expenses. A bill of Otis and Henley's.; 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; Operational rations (Military supplies); Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-17; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 22; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22322
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Captain Collier's arrival with about 200 casks of rice, having encountered no setbacks. Will endeavor to negotiate some bills, but hopes that will not prevent his sending some cash. Mr. Livingston had no reason to complain; he had letters of advice sufficient to point out his duty, namely, to load the vessels with rice. Will exhibit his contracts to General Greene and to Mr. Livingston if required.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Operational rations (Military supplies); Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-22; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 21, 22; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21909
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Sending him two of the best pipes of wine he could meet with; the articles scarce and dear. Postscript - Stating the estimate relative to the rice. Wishes the escorts might be enjoined secrecy; every sum brought forward is magnified to millions. A fine prize brought in of 150 pipes of wine.; 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; Alcohol; Operational rations (Military supplies); Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-21; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 10; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22024
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Copy.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Family life--18th century; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-10; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 11; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22038
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Mentions monthly wages and amounts of rice.; 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; Operational rations (Military supplies); Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-11; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 18; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22512
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Has taken upon himself to execute the orders contained in General Greene's letter of the 5th to his deceased friend. Can procure no vessels upon the terms offered by Congress. Mr. Lewis presses hard for a supply of money.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-18; 2022