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Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 23; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21646
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Acknowledging his favor of the 17th inst. Difficult to separate provisions sent to French fleet from provisions sent to American army. Received the ,000, but would like the other ,000 to fully settle his accounts. Little dispute with some of the Justices tolerably well settled. Enclosing his first letter to the Governor, proposing a new mode of raising teams. Will be glad of any amendments.; 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--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-23; 2022

Title: Lee, Richard Henry to George Washington, 1777 May 22; Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794. ALS to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16512
Description: Richard Henry Lee responds to George Washington's letter from May 17. He acknowledges Washington's frustration, but suggests that perhaps not all the foreigners volunteering for the army are awful. Lee divides the "adventurers" into "three Classes" and notes that some of them have been excellent. Lee states that he will ask congress to be more specific about the credentials of foreign appointments and that they have written to France and Martinique to stop the flow of mercenaries. Lee writes that this issue is complicated on both sides, "[a]s you express it Sir, the affair requires great delicacy in its management, as well in the account of our own Officers as on that of these Foreigners."; There are letters referencing the issue of mercenaries or professional soldiers in the Franklin Bache collection.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Argout, Robert, comte d'; Bingham, William, 1752-1804; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Conway, Thomas, 1735-approximately 1800;
Date: 1777-05-22; 2021

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 18; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21848
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - In answer to his letter by Captain Pendleton, has not heard a single complaint since the men joined Captain Sizer's regiment. Were he convinced it would be of any service to the public, would willingly remove them.; 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--American forces; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-18; 2022

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 July 02; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16441
Description: Letter from Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Richard Henry Lee. The letter mentions General Washington's success against General Howe and the British army.; 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--Foreign opinion, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1778-07-02; 2021

Title: Hay, Udny to Unknown recipient, 1779 January 23; Hay, Udny to unknown correspondent
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21639
Description: Letter from Udny Hay. Fishkill - Desiring to know the number and situation of tents the recipient of this letter has drawn.; 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--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Hay, Udny
Date: 1779-01-23; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 September 23; Washington, George (1732-1799). ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16522
Description: Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee. "The designs of the Enemy, to me, are mysterious -- indeed totally incomprehensible..."; 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: 1778-09-23; 2021

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1781 August 7; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26008
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Sends a package of bills for acceptance. Capt. John Folger, who visited Passy recently, regarded in America as a Tory. Refers to rumors of approaching peace and begs to be given a hint in time. Has received letters from Aunt Jane Mecom and Mr. Richard Bache.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Family life--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-08-07; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 13; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21568
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - The bearer of this, Mr. Stewart, will wait on General Greene for positive instructions respecting the wages of the artificers engaged by the day. Must not lose either the wheelwrights or the smiths. Has passed his word that the matter shall be fully settled by the end of the month.; 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--Political aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-13; 2022

Title: Trumbell, Jonathan to Jabez Huntington, 1777 November 7; No. 2427 Jonathan Trumbull to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:622
Description: Cites an extract of a letter from General Washington of 26 Oct. regarding the British and Hessian attack on Forts Mifflin and Mercer on the Delaware River and an extract of a letter from Col. [Jesse] Root of 7 Nov. regarding a rumor that the British were prisoners in Philadelphia, and requests his opinion about encouraging volunteers to join a proposed expedition against New York.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--German mercenaries; Recruiting and enlistment; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Root, Jesse, 1736-1822; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1777-11-07; 2021

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 5
Identifier(s): text:331340
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: 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 3
Identifier(s): text:335416
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: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 10; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20748
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Acknowledging favor of 5th inst. Conductors and teamsters cannot be had under the price mentioned. Everything shall be done to General Sullivan's satisfaction. Has good prospects of securing horses for Mrs. Greene and has actually secured for her thirty lb. butter.; 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--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; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-10; 2022

Title: Cadwalader, Lambert to Samuel Meredith, 1779 October 5
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1417
Description: Letter from Lambert Cadwalader to Samuel Meredith. Cadwalader mentions real estate and the economy, Meredith's privateering, and discusses current events of the war in Georgia and England. He also congratulates the birth of Meredith's son and relays information on his family's health.; Numerous mathematical equations are scribbled on the last page.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Real property--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Maps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; Women--History--18th century; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Cadwalader, Thomas, 1707 or 1708-1779; Estaing, Charles Henri, comte d', 1729-1794; Major Harry Gordon; Meredith Cadwalader, Margaret
Date: 1779-10-05; 2021

Title: Paine, Thomas to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 July 01; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16564
Description: Letter from Thomas Paine to Richard Henry Lee updating him on what is happening in the war near Philadelphia since he left. Paine turns to his relationship with Richard Henry Lee at the end of the letter. Paine writes that his absence is felt both personally and in Lee's position in Congress.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Friendship; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Influence--Congresses; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814
Date: 1777-07-01; 2021

Title: Rush, Julia Stockton to Benjamin Rush, 1783 July 19
Identifier(s): text:302196
Description: A personal letter from Julia Rush, in her family's estate Morven, to Benjamin Rush, in Philadelphia. Julia writes of her household and caregiving responsibilities, stating she “has her hands full I assure you.” Julia writes of her and Benjamin’s children's health, describing a home remedy she made to heal a toothache, and requests that Benjamin delegate some housekeeping chores in Philadelphia, giving him detailed instructions for this work such as pickling "morella" cherries. She also mentions the "adjournment of Congress” and spending an "afternoon in company with Mr. Jacob Read."
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Children; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Women--History--18th century; Child care--18th century; Motherhood; Households--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--18th century; Traditional medicine--United States--History--18th century; Formulas, recipes, etc; Philadelphia (Pa.); Princeton (N.J.); Read, Jacob, 1752-1816
Date: 1783-07-19

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 10; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23972
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Large supply of cash lately furnished, inadequate to pay the demands on the department; therefore entreats for another supply; thinks 0,000 will cover all debts. Desires his opinion on how fatigue men should be raised for the ensuing campaign; also the wages of certain workmen. Dispute with the justices as to the means of procuring teams. Legislature has brought in a bill nearly adopting his own plan for furnishing teams for the public service. The advantage of a uniform price in certain articles. Inconvenience of having no Justice of the Peace nearer than ten miles. Money needed to pay for wintering the horses.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance--Congresses; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-10; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 5; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21111
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Describing the three routes from Wyoming to Fort Schuyler, and asking him to decide on one for the army. Forty-two prisoners of war, officers and privates, at Easton and Bethlehem; thinks they ought to be removed to some place out of the route of the army. Mrs. Hooper on a visit to her friends in Trenton.; 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; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-05; 2022

Title: "Freedom" Dublin to William Temple Franklin, 1781 June 17; "Freedom." Dublin. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26802
Description: Letter from "Freedom" Dublin to William Temple Franklin. Informs him that the brig "Lord Charlemont" sailed for America with his property on the 13th. Hopes to be able to follow with his family in a few months. People of Ireland now convinced of the treachery and deceit of England; their trade and commerce get no protection from the British Government. Thinks now is the time for France and the United States to strike a crushing blow at England by helping Ireland to secure her independence. "Freedom" Dublin is most likely an alliance, or potentially spy network, connected to William Temple Franklin during his time in Paris during the Revolutionary War.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Europe--Commerce--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign opinion, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--French forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Causes; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign public opinion; "Freedom" Dublin; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-06-17; 2022

Title: Hiltzheimer, Jacob diary, 1773-1774
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1201
Description: Volume 7 of Jacob Hiltzheimer's diaries, with entries dated from 1773 October 8 to 1774 October 26. This diary documents Hiltzheimer’s daily life and activities as a livery stable owner, livestock dealer, and as a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly, including business transactions, personal details about his family and friends, and observations on events happening within Philadelphia such as the meeting of the Continental Congress. Hiltzheimer notes the names of friends, dignitaries, and political acquaintances with whom he socializes frequently. He also records the weather conditions in Philadelphia on nearly a daily basis.; Portions of these diaries were edited and published by Jacob Cox Parsons, "Extracts From the Diary of Jacob Hiltzheimer of Philadelphia 1765-1798" (Philadelphia, 1893).; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--History--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; German Americans--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Politics and government--18th century; Horses; Horse trading; Livestock; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Meteorology--Observations; Trials--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; Ferries--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Sleighing; Meat--Prices--Pennsylvania; Enema; Francis, Tench, 1730-1800; Pryor, Thomas; Walker, Hannah, 1741-1790; United States. Continental Congress
Date: 1773-1774; 2021

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 1; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21627
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Acknowledging favor of 26th inst. No problem of obtaining clothing for the artificers. Workmen's complaints concerning wages. Many evils which have arising from Colonel Lewis' conduct. Sends return for December. Plan of putting tanyard near the banks of North river.; 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--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Household supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Family life--18th century; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-01; 2022