Letter from Udny Hay. Fishkill - Desiring to know the number and situation of tents the recipient of this letter has drawn.; American Philosophical Society
Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee. "The designs of the Enemy, to me, are mysterious -- indeed totally incomprehensible..."; American Philosophical Society
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
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
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
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
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
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
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."
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
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
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
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
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
Volume 11 of Jacob Hiltzheimer's diaries, with entries dated from 1781 April 21 to 1782 February 23. 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. 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
Volume 13 of Jacob Hiltzheimer's diaries, with entries dated from 1783 March 1 to 1784 February 29. This diary documents Hiltzheimer’s daily life and activities as a livery stable owner, livestock dealer, and as a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly and Street Commissioner, including business transactions, personal details about his family and friends, and observations on events happening within Philadelphia, such as estimates of damage done while the British occupied the city, Independence day celebrations and an earthquake. 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
Volume 9 of Jacob Hiltzheimer's diaries, with entries dated from 1779 February 21 to 1780 March 5. 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. 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
Volume 12 of Jacob Hiltzheimer's diaries, with entries dated from 1782 March 4 to 1783 February 28. 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 celebrations for the birth the Dauphin. 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
George Washington responds to Richard Henry Lee letter from May 22. He writes that perhaps he was to forceful in the letter that initiated the discussion about foreign soldiers (mercenaries, professional soldiers.) Nevertheless, Washington emphasizes the if "Monsr D’Coudrey" becomes the head of artillery, that they would lose a "very valuable Officer in General Knox who is a Man of great Military Reading, sound judgment, & clear conceptions—He has conducted the affairs of that department with honour to himself, and advantage to the Public—and will resign if any one is put over him." Washington turns to recruitment issues and defectors after General Howe's proclamation. He writes of his frustration with Congress' slow or no responses to his letters. Washington concludes the letter with a reference to the Director General of the Hospital.; American Philosophical Society
Volume 10 of Jacob Hiltzheimer's diaries, with entries dated from 1780 March 6 to 1781 April 15. 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. 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