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Title: Greene, Nathanael to Charles Pettit, undated; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22036
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene.; Cover page, no letter n/a; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Bevan, Davis to Charles Pettit, 1779 October 24; Bevan, Davis, 1738-1818 to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19889
Description: Letter from Davis Bevan to Charles Pettit. Has written several times begging him to honor an account; as he really needs the money; will take his compliance as a singular favor.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs--To 1775; Social networks--18th century; Commerce; Bevan, Davis; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-10-24; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 22; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22051
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Difficulties as to money still continue. Concerning the locket for Mrs. Mitchell. What has become of Count d'Estaing? Never sanguine about his expedition against New York; thinks the first news of him will come from West Indies. Militia preparing to start at the earliest notice of his approach, with the President of the State at their head.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; Quartermasters; Militia; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-22; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Charles Pettit, 1779 February 4; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22175
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Charles Pettit. Middlebrook - Pulaski's Legion and their march to Georgia. Want of money. Asks him to forward a considerable sum to Mr. Otis. Wants a quantity of duck form Navy Board. Major Eyre's duties concerning public ferries. Extraordinary contract of Colonel Hooper's. Money due Mr. Livingston for the rice. Rascality of Monmouth Justices, who seek to avoid the law in respect to procuring forage. Price of pack-saddles. He (Colonel Pettit) is a great favorite of Mrs. Greene'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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Forage; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Operational rations (Military supplies); Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-04; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 26; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21957
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - In compliance with his request, has obtained a special order on the Loan Office for 0,000, which granted nothing, because it deprived him of getting the like sum for other purposes. Trouble with the Treasury Board over orders they gave him, and which now they decline to be responsible for. High complaints against Colonel Cook; has written him a letter on the subject. Things going from bad to worse - miserable condition of horses, lack of money and pressure of creditors, and no disposition on the part of his superiors to lessen the difficulties. Remarkable manner in which the public debts are annihilated.; 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; Forage; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-26; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Charles Pettit, 1779 May 23; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22947
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Charles Pettit. Enclosing his letter to General Sullivan and also sundry warrants only to be used in case of necessity. Reasons for disclosing the sentiments of the Council very fully to General Sullivan. If their work is interfered with from resentment or any other cause, such conduct will be traced and the blame carried to the proper door.; 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--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 27; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22484
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 25th inst. Question of transporting the stores. Boats will be all in order by the following week. Supply of tents. Distressed for money. Private conference with Governor Reed. Well drawn petition, signed by a great number of citizens, with the Governor at the head. has been presented to Congress on the subject of money. Immediate attention paid to it.; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-27; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 10; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22374
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Bush planning a route for the march of Pulaski's Legion from Philadelphia to Georgia. Constant calls on him for money, and not a shilling form the Treasury. major Eyre has just called on him concerning the matter of taking charge of public ferries. Enclosing letter from Colonel Hooper with an avowal in it of having paid £5 a day for teams. February 11 - has written directing Mr. Hollingsworth to erect stores at the Head of Elk on the most economical plan. Wishing him to mention the particular sums he desires sent to Boston. Compliments to Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Washington.; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-10; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to President of the Treasury Board, 1779 May 19; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to President of the Treasury Board
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22279
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - In accordance with a desire expressed by a member of the Board, subjoins a list of such sums as are urgently demanded, and also a list of those which will be demanded in a few days. Evils resulting from the depreciation of money and the want of timely supplies of it Necessary to pay as they go.; 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; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-05-19; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to General Whipple, 1779 February 19; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Gen. Whipple or Reed?
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21934
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to General Whipple. Philadelphia - Asking that the navigation in Chesapeake and Delaware Bays may be protected, so that supplies of forage may not be obstructed and the welfare of the army injured. (on back of letter to President Reed). Asking the advice and direction of the Committee on the advisability of changing the plan of sending divers vessels to Charlestown in South Carolina for cargoes of rice. Since the forming of the plan, the face of affairs in the neighborhood of Charlestown has changed, and it might be prudent to make some alterations.; 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; Operational rations (Military supplies); Forage; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Whipple, William, 1730-1785
Date: 1779-02-19; 2022

Title: Steel, Archibald to Charles Pettit, 1779 January 28; Steel, Archibald to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23083
Description: Letter from Archibald Steel to Charles Pettit. Pittsburgh - Acknowledging the amount of the last draft made by him. Account of the trouble between him and General McIntosh. Acquitted by a general court-martial of every charge against him; notwithstanding which, the General still keeps him under arrest; if this continues, the post must fail for want of provisions. Recommending certain gentlemen as disinterested judges of his and General McIntosh's conduct.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Steel. Archibald; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-01-28; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 2; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22146
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Concerning his presentation on behalf of General Greene of the locket, and Mrs. Mitchell's graceful acceptance of it. Question of the tradesman's bill and the exorbitant price of gold. State of his feelings toward the Treasury. Account of terrible arrears in his department and his numerous appeals, few of which were granted; suspects partiality to other departments. Desires his and Mr. Weiss' advice on the best means of preparing an account of expenditures.; 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--Personal narratives; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-02; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21937
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of the 21st inst. Has sent for Major Eyre to get the necessary information about the boats. Negotiating with the Council about the authority to call out wagons. The Council's letter to General Sullivan concerning M. H., whose business they think has been designedly neglected. Necessary to have some solid foundation for such an important act as the removal of a public officer. Referred Colonel Mitchell to Gens. Greene and Cox for details of the business of providing tents. Heavy call on him for money; alarmed lest his department should fall into disgrace for want of it. A printed handbill just distributed threatening vengeance on monopolizing speculators unless prices are reduced to the state of last Christmas. Gathering of a well-regulated mob; militia assembling on the commons. Depreciation of money; resolution of Congress to raise forty-five millions more by taxes. Tuesday - Inhabitants to hold meeting at the State House at 4 o'clock to discuss present situation.; 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; Militia; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Taxation--United States--History; Wagons; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Charles Pettit, 1779 November 12; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22094
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. West Point - Asking that he send a supply of money by Mr. Eayers, the bearer, to Mr. Smith, of Springfield; importance of this matter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-12; 2022

Title: Williamson, Matthias to Charles Pettit, 1778 September 17; Williamson, Matthias to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24369
Description: Letter from Matthias Williamson to Charles Pettit. Elizabethtown - Asking for an inquiry into an affair of one Captain Riley, of the Twelfth Pennsylvania Regiment, who impressed a horse belonging to a Mr. Salter and never returned it.; 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; Horses; Impressment; Williamson, Matthias; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1778-09-17; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 21; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22235
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 19th inst. Misunderstanding about the application to the Council for wagons. The Council as susceptible of injury as a gouty foot. Scheme he entertains of reducing the number of Deputies in Pennsylvania; advantages of this arrangement. Amount of Money he is disbursing. Enclosing Captain Rice's letter; also a copy of one from Colonel Finney, announcing the cutting off of thirty of the enemy on an excursion. Hints at two interesting anecdotes which he would tell if he had the time.; 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; Wagons; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-21; 2022

Title: Steel, Archibald to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 20; Steel, Archibald to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22837
Description: Letter from Archibald Steel to Charles Pettit. Pittsburgh - Acknowledging favor of the 20th ult. Beyond doubt that he has fallen under General McIntosh's displeasure, but flatters himself that he has maintained a good character with his countrymen in general. Acquitted of all charges by the Court. Aware that it is his duty to cultivate harmony with his commanding officer, but quite impossible to do so with General McIntosh. Is preparing his accounts. Difficulties of his situation. Breach between him and General McIntosh so great that it can never be healed.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Steel. Archibald; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-02-20; 2022

Title: Biddle, Owen to Charles Pettit, 1779 May 18; Biddle, Owen, 1737-1799 to Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20018
Description: Letter from Owen Biddle to Charles Pettit. Reluctant to make such large demands on him, but it is absolutely requisite that they be furnished with the enclosed estimate. No forage can be procured without money, and no horses supported without forage.; 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; Forage; Biddle, Owen, 1737-1799; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-05-18; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 28; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21977
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Have taken possession of their new habitation. Hopes of a sum of money form the Treasurer. Nothing further heard of the troops bound to the southward. High prices of everything. Schemes of Congress concerning the staff. Valuable enclosure for Colonel Lewis.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-28; 2022

Title: Matlack, Timothy to Charles Pettit, 1779 February 20; Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829 to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21841
Description: Letter from Timothy Matlack to Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - Expressing dissatisfaction n the part of Council at not receiving certified copies of the entries which they have demanded. Requests that they will be sent without delay. Rough draft of letter from Charles Pettit to Mr. Matlack. Expressing surprise that any part of his conduct has merited such language. To avoid controversy, sends the enclosed extracts. Forbears any further remarks on the implied charges in Mr. Matlack'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--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-02-20; 2022