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Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 9; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20488
Description: Letter acknowledging letter of 2nd inst. His fears for the army. Question of appeal by Congress to the State for supplies. Would rather be the agent for his own State (if it comes into the measure) than risk the embarrassments arising from a State quartermaster. Constitution failing him under the fatigues and annoyances of his position. Busy with cash accounts. Most of their debts to artificers, master of vessels and wagoners, who depend only on this money for the support of themselves and family. In case Congress sends a supply of wheat, has chosen a safe place for storing it. Lack of wagoners. Question of a debt to a ropemaker. Desires printed certificates to give those who bring in accounts and cannot be paid.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Soldiers--Family relationships--United States; Social networks--18th century; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-09; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 6; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19899
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Ringwood - Acknowledging letters of the 3d, 4th and 6th. Glad to hear such encouraging talk respecting provisions. Asking for canteens and a good penknife or two. Just entering the Clove; nothing to eat there for man or beast.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Social networks--18th century; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-06; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 17778 April 8; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24987
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Will send a couple of rifles at first opportunity. The pistols are designed for use by cavalry and not fit for an affair of honor.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Cavalry--History; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-04-08; 2022

Title: Holker, John to William Temple Franklin, 1779 December 11; Holker, John, 1719-1786. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25843
Description: Letter from John Holker to William Temple Franklin. Has heard from Mr. Jonathan Williams, Jr. that he saw the Captain of the ship "Comité." Latter's account of Comte d'Estaing's movements unreliable. M. Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval's arrival expected to any movement. Has received several letters from his son up to Sept. 18th containing no important news.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Holker, John, 1745-1822; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-12-11; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 December 13; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25979
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Was obliged to leave Madrid and come to Cadiz on account of his health. Intends soon to embark for America; will make his head-quarters at Philadelphia. Comments on Cornwallis's surrender and its effect on England.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; International Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; International travel; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-12-13; 2022

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 May 10; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25044
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. Begs that Dr. Franklin will make some plan for the purchase of the "Serapis." If Dr. Franklin can devise some plan by which to discharge what is due him by the United States, he will buy it. The vessels here are waiting for Captain John Paul Jones, to sail under his protection.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-05-10; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1782 October 10; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841 to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25925
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. His proposed purchase of "old Gen. Charles Lee's " estate in Virginia and the death of the latter. Remarks on his peculiar and disagreeable character. The situation as he sees it in America; the blockading of the ports by the English; the death of Col. John Laurens in a skirmish near Charlestown; changes that have taken place in the country.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-10-10; 2022

Title: La Rochefoucauld-d'Enville, Louis-Alexandre, Duc de to William Temple Franklin, 1778 May 8; La Rochefoucauld-d'Enville, Louis-Alexandre, Duc de, 1743-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24768
Description: Letter from La Rochefoucauld d'Enville, duc de Louis-Alexandre to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for sending the Resolutions of Congress. Informs him of Capt. John Paul Jones's return to Brest after a brilliant cruise. Alludes to an expedition by Marquis de Lafayette.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Declaring Independence; Political Philosophy; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Causes; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; La Rochefoucauld d'Enville, Louis-Alexandre, duc de, 1743-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-05-08; 2022

Title: Jauge, Théodore to William Temple Franklin, 1778 July 4; Jauge, Théodore. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25241
Description: Letter from Théodore Jauge to William Temple Franklin. Tells of the loss of two of his vessels in American waters. Complains of the treachery of American pilots, secretly aiding the English.; 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--Causes; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; American loyalists; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Jauge, Théodore; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-07-04; 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: Bache, Sarah Franklin to William Temple Franklin, 1780 October 30; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25782
Description: Letter from Sarah Franklin Bache to William Temple Franklin. Besides the squirrel skins sent by Mr. Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval, eighty odd were sent in a sugar box; sent also a piece of American spun silk to her father; the nuts, apples, and cotton shall be sent shortly in a twenty-gun ship; supposes he has heard about Benedict Arnold; gives news of her children.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; International trade--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Family life--18th century; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-10-30; 2022

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 August 16; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25079
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. The delay in the sailing of Captain John Paul Jones is due to Mr. Le Ray de Chaumont who will not pay the wages and prize money due the crew.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-08-16; 2022

Title: Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 21; Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20191
Description: Letter from Thomas Chase to Nathanael Greene. The bearer, Mr. Brewer, has the charge of 100 lbs. of powder. No more stores can be procured without an immediate supply of money, as teamsters insist upon being paid as soon as the work is done. Generally by the time they received their money, it had depreciated one-half. Difficulty of procuring the teams even by paying the money down.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Chase, Thomas; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-21; 2022

Title: American Philosophical Society Election for New Members, 1781 January; 17. [Proceedings of the election of new members] at the meeting
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1382
Description: The document lists all members that were present and those newly elected. Ebenezer Hazard's membership was proposed by Rittenhouse. Hazard received fifteen votes.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Media; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Social networks; Social networks--18th century; Social networks--History--18th century; Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817; American Philosophical Society
Date: 1781-01-19; 2021

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1780 August 29; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25605
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin.Encloses a letter from Messrs. Harmar and Lewis of Philadelphia, concerning some bills. The "Cecil," belonging to Mr. DaCosta, which brought this letter, reports the success of the Americans against Baron Wilhelm von Knyphausen and the arrival of the French fleet. Asks his courtesy for Mrs. William Blake and her children of South Carolina.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Media; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-08-29; 2022

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 January 25; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24635
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. Considers the Resolve of Congress of Aug. 11, 1778, sufficient authority for the discharge of his claim against the United States; Captain John Green lost his vessel through the carelessness of his pilot; offers to take dispatches to America when he leaves with Captain Thomas Bell.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; Sailors; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-01-25; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 26; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20026
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of the 23rd inst. Concerning the making of tents. Will be out of twine unless Mr. Mitchell answers his repeated demands for some. His men working night and day. Desires an order to enable him to procure leather.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Social networks--18th century; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-26; 2022

Title: Ingersoll, Jared to William Temple Franklin, 1780 July 23; Ingersoll, Jared. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24620
Description: Letter from Jared Ingersoll to William Temple Franklin. Asks that his library be forwarded to him. Mentions the French fleet arrived at Newport with preparations for an attempt against the British; Admiral Samuel Graves is at New York.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Ingersoll, Jared, 1749-1822; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-07-23; 2022

Title: MacCreery, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 May 28; MacCreery, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27324
Description: Letter from William MacCreery to William Temple Franklin. Intends to go to America soon. Asks if he could go in some convoy or in any of the French warships or frigates. Refers to the coming abundant vintage. The people generally dissatisfied with the dismissal of Jacques Necker.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; International travel; MacCreery, William; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-05-28; 2022

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to William Temple Franklin, 1779 December 21; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24827
Description: Letter from Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette to William Temple Franklin. Has heard from M. de Laneuville that some papers have arrived from America for Dr. Franklin. Asks if they contain any news of interest. Inquires about Gen. Washington's health. Is very anxious to hear from M. Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval.; 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; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-12-21; 2022