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Title: Peale, Charles Willson diary, 1765-1826; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827. Diaries
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:8324
Description: Charles Willson Peale's diary beginning in October 1775. The diary covers a wide range of topics, including Peale's painting career, his family, and current events. The diary also includes sketches with a variety of subjects--a seated woman, architectural details, and a group of seated figures.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Pennsylvania--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775; Portrait painting--18th century; Family life--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Drawing
Date: 1765 - 1826; 2022

Title: Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay William McDowell, 1780 January 8; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Committee for fitting up assembly room. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay William McDowell
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:8888
Description: The Pennsylvania General Assembly orders that William McDowell be paid for part of the expenses of "fitting up the assembly Room."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Hollinshead, William, 1748-1817; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827; Schreiner, Jacob
Date: 1780-01-08; 2022

Title: Conway, Thomas to Robert Morris, 1777 August 9; No. 199 Thomas Conway to Robert Morris
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:660
Description: Remarks that Colonel Armand's [Armand-Charles Tuffin, marquis de La Rouerie's] demand to add light horsemen to his corps should not be rejected and complains that the light horsemen presently in the army are of no use in military operations: "they are merely employed as Messengers or Waiters to general officers which is absolutely ridiculous."; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Conway, Thomas, 1735-approximately 1800et al
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Cavalry operations; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; La Rouërie, Charles Armand Tuffin, marquis de, 1751-1793; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1777-08-09; 2020

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 January 09; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10931
Description: Richard Bache updates Benjamin Franklin on family matters. He writes that "Little Debby" (Deborah Franklin Bache) was inoculated against smallpox successfully.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Family life--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Children; Child care--18th century; Duane, Deborah Franklin Bache, 1781-1863
Date: 1782-01-09; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 5; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21722
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - So many complaints made to him and of him that he has requested the General for a court of inquiry. Desires hides sent on. Debt of the department to the artificers ought to be paid in money or clothes. Concerning his accounts. Will go to Congress on his own affairs as soon as Major Hale returns. Major Hale will handle the subject of cash with suitable eloquence.; 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; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-05; 2022

Title: Woolford, Mrs. D. to William Temple Franklin, 1781 June 29; Woolford, Mrs. D. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26838
Description: Letter from Mrs. D. Woolford to William Temple Franklin. Saw Mr. Small who spoke highly of him; wishes he was serving "his own king and country." Tells of his former friends, "Sandy," Miss. Marcy, Mammy Thackwell, Sam Johnson, etc. Has not seen Mrs. Margaret Stevenson for a long time.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Woolford, Mrs. D.; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-06-29; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1775 December 26; Washington, George (1732-1799). ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16382
Description: Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee. Response to Dunmore's "diabolical" proclamation to arm slaves.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Slavery; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--African Americans; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers
Date: 1775-12-26; 2021

Title: Hay, Udny to George Clinton, 1779 January 20; Hay, Udny to George Clinton
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21519
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to George Clinton. Fishkill - Setting forth the difficulties of procuring teams for public service, and the unpleasant consequences of not getting a sufficient number of them. A most alarming circumstance is that the interest of the country and the interest of the army appear to be totally opposite to each other. Takes the liberty of laying before His Excellency certain hints which might, if the Legislature thought fit, aid matters. Pressing and immediate need of something being done.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; 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; Hay, Udny; Clinton, George, 1739-1812
Date: 1779-01-20; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Sir James Jay, 1779 February 21; Hay, Udny to Sir James Jay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23803
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Sir James Jay. Fishkill - Takes the liberty of making observations on the bill now under the consideration of the Legislature for regulating the impress of carriages for the army; makes certain suggestions and amendments. Thanks him and other gentleman of the Legislature for the indulgence he has met with on this subject.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; 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; Impressment; Hay, Udny; Jay, Sir James
Date: 1779-02-21; 2022

Title: Peale, Charles Willson letter book, 1767-1782; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827. Letterbooks
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:8232
Description: Charles Willson Peale's letterbook from 1767 to 1782. The letters, written by Charles Willson Peale, cover a variety of topics including his art production, the war, and family. Drawings, primarily sketches are also included in the letterbook.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Pennsylvania--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775; Portrait painting--18th century; Family life--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Drawing; Finance, Personal--United States
Date: 1767 - 1782; 2022

Title: Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Order of David Rittenhouse to pay Christlieb Bartling, 1780 August 3; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Committee for fitting up assembly room. Order of David Rittenhouse to pay Christlieb Bartling
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:8800
Description: The Pennsylvania General Assembly orders David Rittenhouse (as State Treasurer) to pay Christlieb Bartling for "fitting up the Chamber of Accounts."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Hollinshead, William, 1748-1817; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827; Shubert, Michael
Date: 1780-08-03; 2022

Title: Shippen, Edward to Joseph Shippen, 1776 January 8
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:8045
Description: Letter from Edward Shippen to his son Joseph Shippen about the King of England's speech. "I shall be very glad to see our good young King's Speech, th[] I don't expect it will be favourable to us, whilst he is persuaded by his evil counsellors, who neither fear God not hate []ness". Edward concludes the letter with a discussion of personal matters as well as a mention of a duel between "Livingston & Gordon" which both survived although one was wounded.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Declaring Independence; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Dueling; George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Date: 1776-01-08; 2022

Title: Laurens, Henry to Richard Henry Lee, 1779 August 31; Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16591
Description: Letter from Henry Laurens to Richard Henry Lee. Mentions a report from the Treasury.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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--Finance
Date: 1779-08-31; 2021

Title: Warren, Winslow to William Temple Franklin, 1781 August 13; Warren, Winslow. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27127
Description: Letter from Winslow Warren to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to ask M. Ferdinand Grand to advance him 100 pounds; will repay as soon as he receives a letter.; 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; Finance, Personal--United States; Warren, Winslow; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-08-13; 2022

Title: Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Order to pay Mr. William McDowell 1779 December 21; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Committee for fitting up assembly room. Order to pay Mr. William McDowell
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9097
Description: The Pennsylvania General Assembly orders that William McDowell be paid for part of the expenses of "work done on the Stat[] House."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Hollinshead, William, 1748-1817; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827; Schreiner, Jacob
Date: 1779-12-21; 2022

Title: Lombart to William Temple Franklin, 1781 June 27; Lombart, -----. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26902
Description: Letter from Lombart to William Temple Franklin. Desires to get information for a relative at Amiens, who wishes to establish business relations in America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Finance, Personal--United States; Business travel--18th century; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-06-27; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1781 August 9; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26552
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Will be glad to see Mr. Young if he comes to Nantes and will do all he can for him.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Family life--18th century; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-08-09; 2022

Title: Sellers, Nathan surveying notebook, 1775-1784; Sellers, Nathan, 1751-1830. Nathan Sellers surveying notebooks, 1775-1784
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:8824
Description: Nathan Seller's surveying notebook from 1775-1784; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Pennsylvania--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775; Family life--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; Surveying; Papermaking; Paper money
Date: 1775 - 1784; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1781 July 10; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26890
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Has not heard from Joseph Mayo or John Foulke or any of his friends in Paris for a long time. Refers jestingly to Foulke's assiduity in visiting the "bald head and tail Countess".; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-07-10; 2022

Title: Chase, Samuel to Richard Henry Lee, 1776 July 30; Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16412
Description: Letter from Samuel Chase to Richard Henry Lee in which he describes his time in Congress and what is happening at Fort Ticonderoga.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Political Philosophy; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1776-07-30; 2021