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Title: Steel, Archibald to Charles Pettit, 1779 January 28; Steel, Archibald to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23083
Description: Letter from Archibald Steel to Charles Pettit. Pittsburgh - Acknowledging the amount of the last draft made by him. Account of the trouble between him and General McIntosh. Acquitted by a general court-martial of every charge against him; notwithstanding which, the General still keeps him under arrest; if this continues, the post must fail for want of provisions. Recommending certain gentlemen as disinterested judges of his and General McIntosh's conduct.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Steel. Archibald; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-01-28; 2022

Title: Steel, Archibald to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 20; Steel, Archibald to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22837
Description: Letter from Archibald Steel to Charles Pettit. Pittsburgh - Acknowledging favor of the 20th ult. Beyond doubt that he has fallen under General McIntosh's displeasure, but flatters himself that he has maintained a good character with his countrymen in general. Acquitted of all charges by the Court. Aware that it is his duty to cultivate harmony with his commanding officer, but quite impossible to do so with General McIntosh. Is preparing his accounts. Difficulties of his situation. Breach between him and General McIntosh so great that it can never be healed.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Steel. Archibald; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-02-20; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Archibald Steel, 1779 September 29; Steel, Archibald from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23173
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Archibald Steel. West Point - Taking him to task severely for not sending any returns, and for not carrying out punctually the orders of Colonel Broadhead.; 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; Quartermasters; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Steel. Archibald; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-09-29; 2022

Title: Steel, Archibald to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 30; Steel, Archibald to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23041
Description: Letter from Archibald Steel to Charles Pettit. Martinsburg - Acknowledging favor of 29th September. Returns of stores and persons. Complaints of wages. Intends to set out for Fort Pitt to procure stores. Colonel Broadhead's demands strictly attended to. Distressed for want of money; drivers destitute of almost every kind of clothing. In daily expectation of money from Mr. Pettit.; 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. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Steel. Archibald; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-11-30; 2022

Title: Steel, Archibald to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 16; Steel, Archibald to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23088
Description: Letter from Archibald Steel to Charles Pettit. Martinsburg - Acknowledging favors of the 2d and 19th ult. Question of his accounts; when they will be ready. His line of conduct approved by the Board of War. Certain monies obtained in exchange for certificates. Great need of cash.; 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; Steel. Archibald; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1780-02-16; 2022