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Title: Parsons, Samuel Holden to Unknown recipient, 1779 December 8; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789 to unknown correspondent
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22013
Description: Letter from Samuel Holden Parsons. Begging for a large marquee and a stove, and complaining that the room he now occupies is only eight feet square for six people, and the Justice threatens him if he remains.; 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; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789
Date: 1779-12-08; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Samuel Holden Parsons, 1779 June 10; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21853
Description: Letter from Samuel Holden Parsons to Nathanael Greene. Camp at Smith's Tavern - Complaint by one of the artificers at West Point that the allowance of rum and provisions is insufficient, their labor being exceedingly hard. Asks him to give such orders as he deems necessary.; 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; Alcohol; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-10; 2022

Title: Parsons, Samuel Holden to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 24; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22523
Description: Letter from Samuel Holden Parsons to Nathanael Greene. Reading - His brigade totally without portmanteaus or tents. Begs they may be supplied at once. Number of wagons needed.; 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; Wagons; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-24; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Samuel Holden Parsons, 1779 June 13; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22363
Description: Letter from Samuel Holden Parsons to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging favor of 11th inst. General not willing to let Mr. Jones go. Will us his little influence for Mr. Bushwell. Accounts from Philadelphia of General Lincoln's having defeated the British at South Carolina, 1480 of the enemy said to be killed, wounded and taken prisoners; if true will be a deadly stroke to the British forces.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Quartermasters; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-13; 2022

Title: Parsons, Samuel Holden to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22033
Description: Letter from William Palfrey to Nathanael Greene. Apologizing for not writing sooner as he has been with his family in the country. Report which prevailed in Boston that General Greene had been kidnapped by the Tories and carried prisoner to New York. has just spent a fortnight with General Hancock, who is sufficiently recovered from his attack of gout to attend the Assembly. Coolness between him and General Gates; neither they nor their ladies visit. General Gates' family involved in quarrels ever since their arrival. Mr. Bob Gates and Mr. Carter fought, but it was a bloodless encounter. Marquis on board the Alliance in Nantasket Road, waiting for a wind. Necessaries of life risen to a terrible pitch. Wishes a "Locke" or "Colbert" might start up and teach the art of finance. Intends to resign his commission, his family being large, his children young and needing his support. Speaks of the accidental shooting of Mr. Andrews. If necessary to appoint some other person as his agent in Boston, begs leave to offer his services. Remembrances to friends. Sends for his amusement the current prices of sundry articles in Boston.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Quartermasters; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022