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Title: Report of British Officer to His Majesty from Camp at German Town 28th of Septemr. 1777
Identifier(s): text:303049
Description: Lieutenant William Keugh (b. 1732) was an Irish-born officer in the British army during the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War. Serving as Adjutant for the 44th Regiment of Foot, Keugh wrote Report of British Officer to His Majesty from Camp at German Town 28th of Setptemr. 1777, which chronicles the Philadelphia campaign of 1777, including descriptions of the Battles of Brandywine, Paoli and Germantown.
Creator: Keugh, Williamet al
Subject: Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778.;
Date: 1777; 2021

Title: Wythe, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 August 01; Wythe, George, 1726-1806. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16366
Description: Letter from George Wythe to Richard Henry Lee. George mentions that Richard's letters have brought him happiness, and thanks him for writing them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Date: 1778-08-01; 2021

Title: Certificate of announcement of marriage between Elizabeth Coleman and Nathan Sellers, 1779 April 1; Fleeson, Plunket. Certificate of announcement of marriage between Eliz[abeth] Coleman and Nathan Sellers
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:8207
Description: Plunket Fleeson certifies that Nathan Sellers and Elizabeth Coleman Sellers intend to marry "within 40 Days" of April 1779.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Marriage; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs
Date: 1779-04-01; 2022

Title: Mouret, Jonathan to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 January 08; Mouret, Jonathan. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10321
Description: Jonathan Mouret writes to Benjamin Franklin requesting assistance.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Economy; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs
Date: 1781-01-08; 2022

Title: Jones, John Paul to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 August 08; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12422
Description: John Paul Jones writes a letter of recommendation for Mr. Barclay to Benjamin Franklin; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs
Date: 1781-08-08; 2022

Title: Rittenhouse, David to Benjamin Franklin, 1780 December 31; Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10227
Description: David Rittenhouse writes to Benjamin Franklin about a meteor that was observed in Philadelphia, Williamsburg, and other places. Rittenhouse describes how he calculated where the meteor had landed along with describing its qualities. Rittenhouse conveys his relief that it fell in an uninhabited place as he believed that it would have been devastating to human life if it had landed near Philadelphia or elsewhere.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Meteorology--Observations
Date: 1780-12-31; 2022

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1779 January 16; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9838
Description: Richard Bache writes to Benjamin Franklin expressing his frustration over his letters not getting to Paris. He also writes to introduce and recommend a Colonel [Crime] to Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1779-01-16; 2022

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 April 30; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11531
Description: Richard Bache writes a letter of introduction and recommendation for Colonel Ogden to Benjamin Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1783-04-30; 2022

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 November 09; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12138
Description: Richard Bache introduces his friend John Lardner to Benjamin Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1783-11-09; 2022

Title: Rittenhouse, David to Benjamin Franklin, 1780 April 29; Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9895
Description: David Rittenhouse writes to Benjamin Franklin about a weather phenomena that happened lately in the region.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Meteorology--Observations
Date: 1780-04-29; 2022

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 December 03; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11506
Description: Sarah Franklin Bache writes to Benjamin Franklin about the Newtown pippin grafts he will be receiving on the same boat.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Botany--America
Date: 1782-12-03; 2022

Title: Morris, Robert to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 September 17; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11904
Description: Robert Morris writes to Benjamin Franklin and includes an extract from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson in which he expresses a desire for a copying machine (presumably a letter copying press) that Franklin was using. Jefferson requests that Morris attempt to obtain one for him as well as a dozen reams of paper which he will pick up in Philadelphia in November. Morris sends the request to Franklin as he believes that Jefferson is wrong to think that England, over France, is the place to obtain one.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1783-09-17; 2022

Title: Morris, Deborah, guardian for John Morris Potts, to Thomas Newark, 1783 January 9; No. 956 Deborah Morris, guardian for John Morris Potts to Thomas Newark
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:855
Description: Eviction notice to the tenant of a tavern.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Morris, Deborah, 1724-1793et al
Subject: Economy; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Hotelkeepers; Potts, John Morris
Date: 1783-01-09; 2021

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 January 02; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11471
Description: Sarah Franklin Bache writes a letter of recommendation for Mr Restiff to Benjamin Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1783-01-02; 2022

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1779 April 07; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9623
Description: Richard Bache writes and sends Benjamin Franklin circular letters relating to the beginning of businesses with connections to France, Spain, Holland as well as elsewhere.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1779-04-07; 2022

Title: Jackson, William to Benjamin Franklin, [1781]; Jackson, William. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10305
Description: William Jackson asks to borrow Benjamin Franklin's carriage so that he can go to the post office.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs
Date: [1781]; 2022

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1779 February 16; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9696
Description: Richard Bache writes to Benjamin Franklin to introduce his friend Count Mumford.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1779-02-16; 2022

Title: Peters, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1780 April 28; Peters, Richard, 1743-1828. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9702
Description: Richard Peters writes to Benjamin Franklin about financial dealings between them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs
Date: 1780-04-28; 2022

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 September 09; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12064
Description: Sarah Franklin Bache informs Benjamin Franklin that the Vaughans have arrived in Philadelphia and are living with them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; International travel
Date: 1783-09-09; 2022

Title: Hopkinson, Francis to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 July 17; Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10162
Description: Francis Hopkinson sends a short note to Benjamin Franklin with an included unsealed letter that he requests be sealed and sent on to the addressee.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1781-07-17; 2022