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Title: Greene, Nathanael to Charles Pettit, 1779 July 24; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22430
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. West Point - Acknowledging letters of 16th and 17th insts. Late resolutions of Congress, putting the staff wholly in the power of the executive officers of each state, will give finishing stroke to their department. Discusses the alarming results if he (General Greene) is to be excluded from the honors of the line; will quit the department at once; his rank preserved by Act of Congress and his claim a just one. Gov. Read and other members likely to feel the effects of that jealousy among the people, which they have been so industrious in promoting.; 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: 1779-07-24; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 19; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22072
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Busy moving in town. Exact situation of his house at Fourth and Market streets. Encloses a number of papers. Is as poor as Job. Delays incident to electing a new Treasury Board; thinks the two men chosen thus far a strange selection. Mr. Furman's demand for Sussex County if Colonel Hooper leaves the department; his reasons for wanting it. Congress brooding over a regulating scheme to anticipate the proposed convention of Northern and Middle States.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-19; 2022

Title: Morris, Gouverneur to Charles Pettit, 1779 May 1; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22385
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - Desires that harmony and good understanding may be cultivated between the public servants and the government of South Carolina; has no doubt the President of that State has good reasons for detaining vessels mentioned in Mr. Livingston's letter. Directions concerning these vessels, which are to be loaded with rice. Urges prompt obedience on Mr. Livingston's part to directions which may be given to 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Forage; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-05-01; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 28; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22067
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging letter of 24th inst. Announcing his appointment as one of the Managers of the Assembly; does not like to decline as it might knock up the amusement or bring the Tories into consequence again, just as they are humbly coming to amusements as visitors on their good behavior. Colonel Mitchell shines in the administration of the laws of the Assembly. Sends him by Thomas McDowell, express-rider, 1,000, but warms him that he will get no more. Obliged to send many messengers away empty. Two or three new Committees of Congress appointed respecting supplies; they are calling for estimates and returns, scarcely knowing what they ask for, or what to do with the answers when they get them.; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-28; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 16; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22501
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Has sent 1,000 for General Greene, and a like sum for Colonel Hay - all he can muster at present. Mr. Hubbard and Mr. Lewis will probably be relieved by the warrant on the Loan Office.; 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: 1779-10-16; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 15; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21902
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging his favor of the 12th inst. Has at length obtained a warrant for ,500,000, but it is as yet intangible. Promises to send some when it materializes. Question of accounts. Asking him to state in writing the several matters the Board of War promised to report to Congress, that he may jog their memory. Necessity of a separate quartermaster for General Pulaski. Secret intelligence of great importance received by Congress; many conjectures as to its nature; good effect on commerce. Enclosing letter of Mr. Hubbard. Questions the propriety of sending vessels to South Carolina. received returns from Fishkill.; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-15; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22314
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Copy of return of boats made by Major Eyre. Recommends letting the boats remain where they are.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Mobilizing the Populace; 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: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit, 1778 October 22; Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22220
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - Bearer of this is Mr. White, who has thirteen teams loaded with quartermaster stores, etc. Amount of cash sent, together with what will be forwarded, amounts to one million dollars; hopes it will afford him some peace and satisfaction. Has sent a few message cards, some gilt, for His Excellency, General Greene, etc.; the others plain, for any gentleman. Desires to know how his Excellency likes the case with the tea equipage and bowls, etc., sent him. Health of Mr. and Mrs. Pettit excellent.; 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; Finance, Personal--United States; Quartermasters; Family life--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1778-10-22; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to John Cox, 1779 December 1; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to John Cox
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21887
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to John Cox. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 30th ult. Many things lost in moving, but they still have a bed at Colonel Cox's disposal. Account of a conversation between himself and Mr. Gibson, a Commissioner of the Treasury, on the subject of accounts. Congratulating him on the arrival of the schooner Chance, of which they hold an eighth.; 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--Personal narratives; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Cox, John, 1731-1793
Date: 1779-12-01; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 19; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene, Henry Hollingsworth to Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22451
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Enclosing a copy of Colonel Hollingsworth's letter announcing the appearance of the enemy in the bay, the landing of three or four thousand men at Portsmouth on their march to Williamsburg, and fourteen sail lying under New Point Comfort. Explains away a certain phrase in his letter which General Greene took offense at. Desires Mrs. Greene's instructions as to the locket. Hopes of getting money from the Treasury.; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Hollingsworth, H. (Henry), 1737-1803; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1779-05-19; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 21; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22366
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Surrounded by demands for money, but will send General Greene £77,000, also sums to Mr. Otis and Mr. Greene. Count Pulaski in town, waiting to settle his accounts; concluded to send the legion by way of Winchester. Question of procuring sail-duck, also pack-saddles. Enclosing rough draft of several important matters. Relates the history of his late correspondence with Mr. Secretary Matlack over a matter of certificates and how he [Pettit] lost his temper. Mr. Calhoun's demand for money. Ill treatment of prisoners at Charlottesville. It being Sunday has leisure to write all this.; 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; Prisoners of war--Abuse of; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-21; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 25; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22135
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Concerning a visit he paid the Council at their earnest solicitation. Proposed charges against General Arnold. Unfavorable attitude of the Council towards Mr. Mitchell; their expression plainly indicated a prosecution. Later Mr. Mitchell received letter from the Council, notifying him that they intended to proceed against him on the resolution of Congress of February 9, 1778 unless he should forthwith show cause to the contrary. Advice he gave Mr. Mitchell. Thinks Mr. M's conduct has been indiscreet but nothing more. The whole affair of a delicate and embarrassing nature.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-25; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Joseph Reed, 1779 February 20; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Joseph Reed
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22088
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Joseph Reed. Philadelphia - Proposing a plan to finally settle the question of the bridge over the Schuylkill. At the same time mentions the expense incurred by Major Eyre, Superintendent of the naval business, in raising or endeavoring to raise State vessels; is it to be repaid by the State or not.; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785
Date: 1779-02-20; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit, 1778 September 16; Mitchell, John to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22164
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - Sends this by bearer, Mr. Henry Brooks, who has eleven teams loaded with quartermaster stores. Price of various articles needed. Will send copies of certain Resolves of Congress. Lack of blankets. Expects Colonel Cox soon. Mrs. Pettit in town; their son well fixed at school; will do anything for him in his power. Concerning articles promised to His Excellency.; 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; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Education--18th century; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1778-09-16; 2022

Title: Biddle, Owen to Charles Pettit, 1779 November 5; Biddle, Owen, 1737-1799 to Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19858
Description: Copy of letter enclosed to the President of Congress by Colonel Pettit, to show the demands upon the department and the lack of money to meet them.; 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; Biddle, Owen, 1737-1799; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-11-05; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Charles Pettit, 1779 June 30; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22516
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. New Windsor - General Washington has moved his quarters to New Windsor, visiting West Point nearly every day and usually requiring General Greene's attendance. Also he has been one of a Board of General Officers to decide upon the cases of a number of officers escaped from the enemy and charged by them with breach of parole. The affair of the tax in New Jersey. Resignation of Mr. Furman. Sympathizes with Colonel Pettit in his terribly embarrassed state. Artificers ready to mutiny for certain rights. Resolve of Congress, fixing the wages of wagon hire, totally ineffectual. Must not let army suffer for a little paltry saving. Alarming state of the fixed ammunition. Want of lead from Boston. Sir Harry Clinton has drawn off greater part of his force from King's Ferry, leaving strongly fortified garrison; has fallen down towards New York; ignorant where he is or what he is about. Will cost £300,000 to complete fortification of West Point. No official news from South Carolina; tired of changing his opinion on the subject.; 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.; Taxation--United States--History; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-30; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 15; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21867
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Account of an interview he had with the Board of Congress, during which he laid before them the situation of the Quartermaster's department and the probable consequences if they were not supplied with money. After much discussion, procured a warrant on the Loan Office for two millions, and one on the Loan Office in New Jersey for ,000 to help Mr. Furman. Colonel Mitchell's application for teams to the Council. Sends, by Mr. Frame, 1,000 for him, and the like sum for Colonel Hay.; 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: 1779-10-15; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 7; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21992
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Cannot obtain cash as fast as it is needed. Has applied to the Board for five millions more, but has received no answer. Measures of congress to restore credit of money so far ineffectual and likely never to succeed. Character of Mr. Steel; his fitness for his position. Dined with His Excellency the Minister of France at Colonel Cox's. In consequence of Mr. Erskine's letter has purchased a reflecting telescope, which will forward immediately. The department injured by conduct of certain officers in Lancaster and Delaware. Fears concerning Colonel Patton's character; for further information refers General Greene to General Smallwood's chaplain, Mr. Montgomery.; 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; Forage; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-07; 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: Pettit, Charles to Abraham Livingston, 1779 April 30; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Abraham Livingston
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22193
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Abraham Livingston. Philadelphia - Mentioning various draughts he sent him. General Greene has left Mr. Livingston's letters with him to answer. Evils resulting from detention of the vessels laden with public stores. Hopes Committee of Congress will devise some means of obtaining permission for the vessels to sail from Carolina. Promising him 0,000 by the following week. Certain draughts of his which have been paid. Asking for estimate of the business of chartering vessels from Carolina to Boston. Business of purchasing 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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Operational rations (Military supplies); Forage; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Livingston, Abraham
Date: 1779-04-30; 2022