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Title: Holker, John to Richard Henry Lee, 1779 April 22; Holker, John, 1719-1786. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16396
Description: Letter from John Holker to Richard Henry Lee.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign opinion, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Date: 1779-04-22; 2021

Title: Washington, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 May 17;
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16286
Description: Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee. Requests instructions for what to do with so many foreigners appointed by Congress to field officer over native born Americans. Complains that foreigners have "no attachedor tyes to the Country, further than Interest bind them [...] are ignorant of the language they are to receive & give order in, consequently great trouble, or much confusion must follow: but this is not the worst, they have not the smallest chance to recruit others, and our Officers thinks it exceedingly hard, after they have toild in this Service, & probably sustaind many losses to have Strangers put over them, whose merit perhaps is not equal to their own; but whose effrontery will take no denial." Washington also describes and raises concern about foreign artillary officers and engineers that are badly needed. However, he desires them to be properly vetted and that their "pompous narrative of their Servive" combined with the excuse of losing their papers not be taken at face value. The end of the letter references Michael Kovats de Fabriczy (Kováts, Mihály), whom Washington does not necessarily trust as implied in his description. The two colonels referenced at the beginning of the letter are François Lellorquis de Malmédy and Charles Armand Tuffin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; La Rouërie, Charles Armand Tuffin, marquis de, 1751-1793; Malmedy, François Lellorquis de, 1750?-1781; Kováts, Mihály, fabricy, 1724-1779
Date: 1777-05-17; 2021

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 9; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23392
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Asks that he will intercede with His Excellency to obtain clothing for the artificers, who deserve some encouragement for remaining at their posts.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-09; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Hawkes Hay, 1779 June 20; Hay, Hawkes from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21598
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Hawkes Hay. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging letter of 16th inst. Has written to Mr. Kearse to give him every assistance in removing his family and things out of the way of the enemy. Exceedingly sorry for his misfortune; offers any assistance in his power; has General Washington's approbation for what he is doing.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Family life--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Hay, Hawkes; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-20; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 24; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21844
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Concerning the method of paying Captain Lamb's company of wheelwrights.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-24; 2022

Title: American Philosophical Society Election for New Members, 1781 January; 17. [Proceedings of the election of new members] at the meeting
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1382
Description: The document lists all members that were present and those newly elected. Ebenezer Hazard's membership was proposed by Rittenhouse. Hazard received fifteen votes.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Media; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Social networks; Social networks--18th century; Social networks--History--18th century; Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817; American Philosophical Society
Date: 1781-01-19; 2021

Title: Shippen, William, Jr. to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 January 17; Shippen, William, Jr., 1736-1808. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16369
Description: Letter from William Shippen to Richard Henry Lee. Shippen writes that he is grateful that congress took up his suggestions on the restructuring of medical care in the army due to his observations at the Bethlehem military hospital. He encourages congress to up the pay of the physicians and surgeons to 20-30 dollars so that better doctors will work for them. Shippen describes his experiences and the disorder he found at, presumably, a military hospital. He relays how he is working to gain order. He continues to write about military hospitals and other military matters for the rest of the letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Military hospitals--United States; Medicine--United States--History--18th century; Medicine, Military--United States
Date: 1777-01-17; 2021

Title: Shippen, Edward to Jasper Yeates, 1781; General business correspondence
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:17061
Description: 3 letters from Edward Shippen IV to Jasper Yeates. One letter is a copy of the last will and testament of Edward Shippen III of Lancaster. Also included is a receipt and a ledger of some kind.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Economy; Finance, Personal--United States; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Will
Date: 1781; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21002
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Has been assisting General Sullivan at Pocono Point. In receipt of 4,000 from Colonel Pettit, which he has paid out. If well supplied with money, will coax the farmers out. Mr. Stewart's mistake, in ordering the magazine to Van Campen's, has caused great damage. Immediate need for tents.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Shippen, Edward to Jasper Yeates, 1780-1806; Shippen, Edward to Jasper Yeates
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16970
Description: 15 letters from Edward Shippen IV to Jasper Yeates. One letter mentions a previous letter wherein Jasper mentioned the state of Edward shippen's father's (Edward Shippen III) health. Jasper states that his father's doctor "really means to ease him of further trouble, as well as to put his affairs into such hands, as, considering his advances indisposition, must certainly be more able to manage them". Several other letters discuss legal matters, business, and matters of finance including balances, mortgages and discussion of bank notes. Within another letter Edward mentions Jasper's intention to travel to Philadelphia, promising him a bed and a hearty warm welcome.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Economy; Finance, Personal--United States; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Will; Banknotes--United States
Date: 1780-1806; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 9; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21580
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Smiths and wheelwrights determined to leave unless their wages are raised. By the offer of such extravagant wages, Mr. Simmons has a second time depreciated the money. He [Colonel Hay] is even suspected of pocketing that part of the wages which, by leaving the post, the artificers can easily get elsewhere. Suggests procuring artificers from the regiment. Matter of cordage. Need of a proper public tanner. Pay for teams. Concerning the completion of the works at West Point during the coming summer. Hopes General Greene is homeward bound, loaded with money. Enclosing two addresses, concerning the wages of workmen.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Finance, Personal--United States; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-09; 2022

Title: Travels through life: or an account of sundry incidents and events in the life of Benjamin Rush … written for the use of his children, [1800] Vol 2
Identifier(s): text:331066
Description: This autobiography is separated into eight volumes. The autobiography relates Rush's experiences in college and medical school; his meetings with notable doctors; his life in Scotland, England, and France; his medical views; the military and politics during the Revolutionary War; and brief sketches of personalities of that period.; The ninth surviving volume of this autobiography is in the Library Company of Philadelphia, 1314 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. All nine volumes of this autobiography have been published; see George W. Corner, ed., "The Autobiography of Benjamin Rush: His Travels through Life, together with his Commonplace Book for 1789-1813," American Philosophical Society Memoirs 25 (1948).
Creator: Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813et al
Subject: Medicine--United States--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Politics and government--18th century; Medicine--Practice--Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives
Date: [1800]; 2020

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to Richard Henry Lee, 1779 December 13; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16509
Description: Letter from Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Richard Henry Lee.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign opinion, French
Date: 1779-12-13; 2021

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 12; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21040
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Bearer of letter is Mr. Jacob Schank, who is the conductor of twelve teams of horses. Asks the General to review the teams in order to see how business is done in Hooper's district. Requests money, as without it he is unable to carryout the General's orders.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Horses; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-12; 2022

Title: Page, John to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 July 10; Page, John, 1744-1808. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16471
Description: Letter from John Page to Richard Henry Lee. Congratulations on departure of British from Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns
Date: 1778-07-10; 2021

Title: Washington, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 May 10; Washington, George (1732-1799). ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16243
Description: Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee introducing the Chevalier d'Annemours.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign opinion, French; Charles François Adrien le Paulmier, le Chevalier d’Annemours, 1742-1809; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1777-05-10; 2021

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 27; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20648
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Acknowledging letter of 25th inst. Report of pack-saddles and horses on hand, and the number of teams for hauling stores. Will send on Mrs. Greene's horses as soon as they come.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Horses; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-27; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Mrs. Greene, 1779 May 16; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Mrs. Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20665
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper. Presenting his respectful compliments to Mrs. Greene and begging her acceptance of one keg of butter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Household supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Family life--18th century; Horses; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797
Date: 1779-05-16; 2022

Title: Robeson, William to William Temple Franklin, 1780 June 1; Robeson, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25177
Description: Letter from William Robeson to William Temple Franklin. Asks him to direct some person to secure his negro boy who may have strayed towards the place of his former master.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Slavery; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--African Americans; Slavery--United States--History--18th century; Robeson, William; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-06-01; 2022

Title: Godfrey, D. to [Turbutt] Francis, 1778 January 3; No. 384 D. Godfrey to Francis
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:992
Description: Discusses financial matters and mentions the possibility that public credit "may all go to the Devil"; remarks that "The Americans have beat us very handsomely" and asks his opinion about the defeat of [Gen. John] Burgoyne; mentions "the Savage barbarity with which this war has been carried on," asks his opinion about Burgoyne's offer to pay the Indians for American scalps, and comments: "After all this we still call the Americans Cowards, and all the Tories, Jacobite Scotch and the Court believe it"; informs him that Gen. [Sir William] Howe took Philadelphia but will not be able to hold it unless he can open the river to his ships and mentions the battle of Red Bank, [N. J.]; mentions that the British already have been obliged to abandon Long Island and the possibility that the Americans will retake New York; remarks that the British can obtain no more men in Germany and have none in England or Ireland, but that some Scottish lords have offered to raise regiments; mentions that "Congress Paper passes in France"; expresses concern that public bankruptcy will occur and remarks "our Trade with America is lost. . . forever"; remarks that the "Diabolical" scheme of raising so many regiments for the conquest of America is a wicked pretense; comments: "all the Herd of Ministers will be no more when you return."; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Godfrey, D.et al
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; American loyalists; Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1778-01-03; 2020