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Title: Major General John Sullivan, A Distinguish'd Officer of the Continental Army.
Identifier(s): graphics:5038; APSimg3910; Graphics Number: M42-15-11
Description: Garvan Coll., No. 777.
Source: Print Collection (Garvan);
Subject: Portraits ; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Date: 1776, August 22

Title: Green, John Morley to Henry Jackson, 1774 July 7; No. 423 John Morley Green to Henry Jackson
Identifier(s): text:347660
Description: Transmits an order from Gen. [John] Sullivan to detach an officer to accompany a British surgeon.
Subject: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Date: 1774-07-07; 2022

Title: James Clinton and Enoch Poor to John Sullivan; No. 176 James Clinton and Enoch Poor to John Sullivan
Identifier(s): text:320961
Description: An address on the occasion of Sullivan's resignation in which the officers of Clinton's and Poor's brigades tender their thanks for his "wise, equal, prudent & spirited conduct" during his command.; Draft
Creator: Clinton, James, 1736-1812et al
Subject: Clinton, James, 1736-1812; Poor, Enoch, 1736-1780; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Date: 1779-11-30; 2021

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23222
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Item missing prior to 1990.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Quartermasters; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779; 2022

Title: Hancock, John to "Dolly" (Dorothy Quincy Hancock), 1778 August 10; No. 511 John Hancock to "Dolly" (Dorothy Quincy Hancock)
Identifier(s): text:348013
Description: Informs her that the French fleet is engaged with Lord [Richard] Howe's fleet from New York: "an exceeding heavy Fire indeed"; mentions that Hancock is going to see Gen. [John] Sullivan.
Creator: Hancock, John, 1737-1793et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Hancock, Dorothy Quincy, 1747-1830; Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Date: 1778-08-10; 2022

Title: Hutchinson, James to Israel Pemberton, 1777 September 15
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7362
Description: Letter from James Hutchinson to Israel Pemberton about current events of the war, including the detention of family members.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Hollingsworth, Levi, 1739-1824; Pleasants, Mary Pemberton; Pemberton, Mary Stanbury
Date: 1777-09-15; 2022

Title: Huntington, Jedediah to Jabez Huntington, 1776 September 28; No. 594 Jedediah Huntington to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): text:349005
Description: Informs him that Joshua Huntington led an abortive attempt to carry off cannon from Governor's Island, [N.Y.]; mentions the names of American colonels and lieutenant colonels who were captured, died of sickness, or killed since the British landed on Long Island, [N.Y.]; describes the American attack on Montresor's Island, [N.Y.]; informs him that a committee of Congress has been in camp in order to arrange a plan for a new army and describes the proposed plan; informs him about the arrival from Canada of American prisoners on parole; mentions that Gen. [John] Sullivan was exchanged and that [William Alexander], Lord Stirling is to be exchanged; mentions that a camp is being built and expresses confidence that the Americans will be able to hold their ground; informs him that one-third of the city of New York was consumed in a fire and that the British committed "unheard of Barbarities" on suspected incendiaries; informs him that Capt. [Nathan] Hale was sent as a spy to Long Island, detected, and hanged in New York; mentions that the enemy took possession of Paulus Hook, [N.J.] and that the Americans built a breastwork from river to river approximately ten miles from New York and gives the disposition of American troops; [postscript]: suggests that commanding officers of regiments be consulted about the appointment of their subordinates.
Creator: Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786; Huntington, Joshua, 1786-1819; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Lord Stirling, William Alexander; Hale, Nathan, 1755-1776
Date: 1776-09-28; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 22; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22844
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Acknowledging favor of 20th inst., and thanking him for his congratulations on his safe return, and the success of the troops under his command. Will march his army to Warwick agreeable to directions.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; 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--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-22; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 16; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23106
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Millstone - Enclosing an answer to a letter from the Board of War, informing him that all wheels must stand still until they hear from him (Sullivan); therefore General Greene must send a flying express, who is not to eat, drink or sleep till he reaches Philadelphia.; 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; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1791; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-16; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 10; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22964
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Easton - Everything in good order barring a sufficiency of pack-saddles. Asks whether the 600 horses destined for camp are for him. Thanks him for information respecting Colonel Van Schaick.; 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; Horses; Military camps; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1789; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-10; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 17; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22566
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Providence - Acknowledging letter of 9th inst. Not aware of the resolution of Congress mentioned by General Greene.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; 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--Campaigns; Quartermasters; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1787; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-17; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 4; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23103
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Millstone - Asks that the important letters accompanying this may be forwarded immediately. Complains that a letter of his to General Knox was delayed three days after being sent to General Greene's office.; 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; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1788; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-04; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23034
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Asking for information concerning the artificers. His troops in want of canteens.; 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; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1793; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Hutchinson, James to Israel Pemberton, 1777 September 23
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7268
Description: Letter from James Hutchinson to Israel Pemberton about current events of the war, including the detention of family members.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quakers--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Religious aspects--Society of Friends; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Hollingsworth, Levi, 1739-1824; Pleasants, Mary Pemberton; Pemberton, Mary Stanbury; Lewis, William, 1752-1819; Bradford, William, 1719-1791
Date: 1777-09-23; 2022

Title: Colonel Parker to George Weedon, 1777 January 24
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1617
Description: Letter from Colonel Parker to General George Weedon detailing a battle in New Jersey. Included is a detailed account of a fight on the road leading from Brunswick landing to Woodbridge. Colonel Parker's superior officer, Colonel Buckner, left on horseback as soon as firing began, and riding four miles to his quarters, announced that all was lost. By this desertion Colonel Parker was forced to draw off his troops, none being wounded and only two taken. English loss nearly one hundred killed and wounded. Charges Colonel Mordecai Buckner with cowardice.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; New Jersey--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Desertions; Cadwalader, John, 1742-1786; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Freeman, Nathaniel 1741-1827; Buckner, Mordecai
Date: 1777-01-24; 2021