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Title: Newenham, Edward, Sir to William Temple Franklin, 1782 January 2; Newenham, Edward, Sir, 1732-1814. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26259
Description: Letter from Edward Newenham to William Temple Franklin. Marseilles. Tells of his sympathy and support of the American cause in Ireland; showed it on several occasions; appeared in deep mourning in the Irish Parliament on the death of General Richard Montgomery. Balked the attempt of the British Government to secure an address of support from the citizens of Dublin during the war; the people overwhelmingly opposed to it. The British Government feared to draft many troops out of Ireland; only 2,000 out of the 13,000 troops in Ireland were sent to America. Predicts a great future for the United States. Recommends two of his friends for appointment as Consular Agents. Recalls the address of Congress to the people of Ireland signed in August, 1775, and forwarded to him.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Prisoners of war--Great Britain; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Newenham, Edward, Sir, 1732-1814; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-01-02; 2022

Title: Beatty, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 17; Beatty, John, 1749-1826 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19928
Description: Letter from John Beatty to Nathanael Greene. Commissary of Prisoners' Office - Asking him to transmit certain papers to Colonel Greene. All houses in the vicinity of headquarters taken. His office requires constant attendance on the Commander-in-Chief. Would suggest that the Rev. Dr. Belmain give up his house, as he can carry out his duties with equal regularity at a greater distance. Would like the General to point out the proper measures for his removal.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Quartermasters; Beatty, John; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-17; 2022

Title: Jauge, Théodore to William Temple Franklin, 1783 May 6; Jauge, Théodore. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26771
Description: Letter from Théodore Jauge to William Temple Franklin. Recommending an American ex-prisoner who is in a destitute condition.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Health and Hygiene; Mental health; Jauge, Théodore; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-05-06; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 21; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22366
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Surrounded by demands for money, but will send General Greene £77,000, also sums to Mr. Otis and Mr. Greene. Count Pulaski in town, waiting to settle his accounts; concluded to send the legion by way of Winchester. Question of procuring sail-duck, also pack-saddles. Enclosing rough draft of several important matters. Relates the history of his late correspondence with Mr. Secretary Matlack over a matter of certificates and how he [Pettit] lost his temper. Mr. Calhoun's demand for money. Ill treatment of prisoners at Charlottesville. It being Sunday has leisure to write all this.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Prisoners of war--Abuse of; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-21; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1782 May 29; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26522
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Repeats circumstance of detention on board the Quebec frigate, and his subsequent parole; gives an account of an execution by refugees and steps taken by General Washington to revenge the same. Other personal matters are also included.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Sailors; Armed Forces--Officers; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-05-29; 2022

Title: Franks, David Salisbury to William Temple Franklin, 1781 November 21; Franks, David Salisbury. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26081
Description: Letter from David Salisbury Franks to William Temple Franklin. Introducing Mr. Hoops, a young American officer who is a prisoner to the English but who is on furlough.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; Franks, David Salisbury, approximately 1740-1793; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-11-21; 2022

Title: Alexander, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 November 14; Alexander, William, 1729-1819. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26546
Description: Letter from William Alexander to William Temple Franklin. Encloses a letter for Abbé de la Roche and one from Capt. John Kinnier, an English prisoner at Ancenis, who begs to be exchanged with his crew for American prisoners in England. Capt. Gustavus Cunningham has had an offer of a 30-gun French frigate, but will not accept without an American commission.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; Alexander, William, 1729-1819; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-11-14; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1779 July 27; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24973
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Refers to his letter to Dr. Franklin about the escaped American prisoners who are in distress at Nantes. Took a particular interest in their cases to counteract the impression there that Dr. Franklin was a cruel, inhuman man, who wantonly left them suffer. Has since engaged to pay their landlady out of his own pocket.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Escaped prisoners of war; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-07-27; 2022

Title: Livingston, Abraham to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 26; Livingston, Abraham to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21497
Description: Letter from Abraham Livingston to Nathanael Greene. Charleston - Acknowledging letter of August 31 covering an award respecting the brigantine Sally. The vessel, after lying the whole summer as a prison-ship, has been returned in a shocking condition. Will cost a large sum of money, even fitting her out in the most frugal manner. State of his health makes him desirous of closing his public transactions, and therefore requests General Greene to appoint some other person in his place.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Quartermasters; Livingston, Abraham; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-26; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Samuel Holden Parsons, 1779 June 13; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22363
Description: Letter from Samuel Holden Parsons to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging favor of 11th inst. General not willing to let Mr. Jones go. Will us his little influence for Mr. Bushwell. Accounts from Philadelphia of General Lincoln's having defeated the British at South Carolina, 1480 of the enemy said to be killed, wounded and taken prisoners; if true will be a deadly stroke to the British forces.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Quartermasters; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-13; 2022

Title: Capitaine du Chesnoy, Michel to William Temple Franklin, 1779 December 17; Capitaine du Chesnoy, Michel, 1746-1804. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24772
Description: Letter from Michel Capitaine du Chesnoy to William Temple Franklin. Asks for any news he has about Capt. John Paul Jones and Lieut. Col. Antoine Félix Wuibert. Will call on his return to Paris to make arrangements for the coming campaign.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Escaped prisoners of war; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Capitaine du Chesnoy, Michel, 1746-1804; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-12-17; 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: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 29; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19971
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Enemy has not destroyed any hay at Quibble Town and only eighty or ninety tons at Raritan, after which they returned to Amboy, leaving their commander, Colonel Simcoe, and one or two others, prisoners. Report of their burning Brunswick, false. Has given orders to provide General Sullivan's army at Morristown.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Forage; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-29; 2022

Title: Hiltzheimer, Jacob diary, 1781-1782
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1253
Description: 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
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; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--French forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Meteorology--Observations; Sleighing; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806; Washington, Martha, 1731-1802; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Francis, Tench, 1730-1800; Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829; Brown, John; Walker, Hannah, 1741-1790; Pennsylvania. General Assembly; German Society of Pennsylvania
Date: 1781-1782; 2021

Title: Hiltzheimer, Jacob diary, 1782-1783
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1076
Description: 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
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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--French forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Meteorology--Observations; Trials--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; Ferries--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Sleighing; African Americans--History--18th century; Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810; Dickinson, John, 1732-1808; Walker, Hannah, 1741-1790; Amicable Fire Company (Philadelphia, Pa.); German Society of Pennsylvania
Date: 1782-1783; 2021

Title: Rush, Benjamin to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 January 14; Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16605
Description: Letter from Benjamin Rush to Richard Henry Lee on January 14, 1777. Rush informs Lee that he left Hugh Mercer, who he believes is "out of danger" but is very weak from blood loss and cannot be moved. (Mercer had already died on January 12.) He then describes a "Leiut. Yeates of Col. Reed's Virginia Regiment" who had just died. Rush writes that his death merits "the attention of the congress" and describes Yeates' death at the hands of a British soldier in a cruel and merciless fashion. He continues, "[t]he Savages murdered a clergyman a chaplain to a battallion of militia in cold blood at Trenton after he had surrendered himself, and begged for mercy. His name was Rosborough." Rush writes a description of American prisoners of war stating, "I wish the attention of congress could be roused in behalf of our poor fellows." Rush concludes his letter with more information about the war including possible Russian involvement.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; Prisoners of war--Abuse of; Prisoners of war--Great Britain; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Medical care; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States. Continental Army--Military life
Date: 1777-01-14; 2021

Title: Bowen, Thomas Bartholomew orderly book
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12788
Description: A company-level orderly book for the 9th Pennsylvania Infantry kept by Sgt. John McGriff under the command of Capt. Thomas Bartholomew Bowen. The orderly book details the activities of the regiment during the late fall, 1780 October 12 to November 11, while stationed at Totoway, New Jersey. The book, which appears to have been kept by Sgt. John McGriff, contains a roster of soldiers in Bowen's company, copies of regimental and divisional orders, returns of arms and equipment, lists of officers and their duties, and several records of courts martial. The orderly book also records actions taken by Commander-in-Chief, George Washington. In the front and rear of the book are records on troop strength and supply levels. The 9th Pennsylvania Regiment was authorized 16 September 1776 and was assigned to the main Continental Army on 27 December 1776. It was organized during the spring of 1777 to consist of eight companies of volunteers from Westmoreland, Lancaster, Chester, Philadelphia and Cumberland counties of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The regiment was assigned to the 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade of the main Continental Army on 27 May 1777. It was consolidated with the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment on 17 January 1781, and re-designated as the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment; concurrently furloughed at Trenton, New Jersey. The regiment would see action during the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Battle of Springfield. John McGriff served as a sergeant under Bowen's command. He may have been a resident of York County before the war. After the war, he received depreciation lands from the state for his service.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Brandywine, Battle of, Pa., 1777; Germantown, Battle of, Philadelphia, Pa., 1777; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Military currency; Military history; Military orders; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Military camps; Orderly books; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Military deserters--United States--History--18th century; Bowen, Thomas Bartholomew, 1741-1805; McGriff, John 1748-1795; Washington, George, 1732-1799; United States. Continental Army; United States. Continental Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 9th
Date: 1780; 2022

Title: Scott, Captain William, The Battle of Germantown memorandum
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1561
Description: This bound memorandum chronicles events leading up to and during the Battle of Germantown. Captain William Scott describes the capture of a prisoner on the Lime Kiln Road just prior to the battle that alerted the British to the presence of American forces. The memorandum details the various companies of the larger British units that took place in the battle, including Scott's own 17th Light Infantry Company of the 17th Regiment of Foot. Casualties are mentioned, but not in detail.; Included in the bound volume is a transcript of the memorandum.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Germantown, Battle of, Philadelphia, Pa., 1777; Military camps; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Pennsylvania--Militia--History; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; Soldiers--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Abercromby, James, 1706-1781; Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792; Erskine, William, Sir, 1728-1795; Grant, James, 1720-1806; Captain Boyd; United States. Continental Army; Great Britain. Army
Date: 1777; 2022

Title: Keugh, Lieutenant William, Report of British Officer to His Majesty from Camp at Germantown, September 28, 1777; Keugh, Lieutenant William, Report of British Officer to His Majesty from Camp at German Town 28th of Septemr. 1777
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:17074
Description: The account is a report by Lieutenant William Keugh, Adjutant of His Majesty's 44th Regiment of Foot to General of the Army James Abercrombie, his commanding officer. The account describes the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolution from the Battle of Brandywine to the Battle of Germantown, including the Paoli Massacre. Due to Keugh's position as Adjutant, or staff officer, the account includes information regarding the movements of supply trains and artillery, not just the conduct of the battle. Also mentioned are the British landings at Head of Elk, Maryland, as well as a partial list of British casualties during the campaign. Though the account is dated September 28, 1777, Keugh references in the text that it was written over a period of several days, concluding on October 7, 1777, just three days after the conclusion of the Battle of Germantown.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Artillery operations; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; New York (State)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Brandywine, Battle of, Pa., 1777; Germantown, Battle of, Philadelphia, Pa., 1777; Paoli Massacre, 1777; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Military history; Hessians; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--German mercenaries; War casualties; Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795; Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1729-1807; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814; Knyphausen, Wilhelm, Baron von; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796; United States. Continental Army; Great Britain. Army; Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III)
Date: 1777-09-28; 2022