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Title: Rush, Benjamin to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 January 14; Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16306
Description: Letter from Benjamin Rush to Richard Henry Lee. Suggests commissary send supplies to American prisoners of war. Rumors that the British have raised large numbers of Russians and Germans to serve in America; news of Battle of Trenton reaches New York.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--German mercenaries; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns
Date: 1777-01-14; 2021

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene 1779 February 6_2; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20744
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Enclosing extracts of several letters, to show the orders he has received and the measures he has pursued. Has raised 48 teams on a contract for three months to carry on the flour mentioned in these letters. Acknowledging his letters of 23rd and 28th ult., glad General Greene approves of his candid reports. Will have his accounts to January 1 completed before the end of the month. Must ask for money, however, to complete his present contracts, so begs him to send 0,000 by the bearer, Mr. Strouse. Can procure pack-saddles. "Has grown monstrous fat by Mrs. Greene eating and drinking his health."; Copy of Mss_b_G83_250; 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. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Forage; ; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-06; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 August 31; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23745
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Favored by Mr. Olney with copy of Mr. Bancker's memorial to Congress with extract of letter from John Dickinson and Nathaniel Scudder to General Greene concerning it. Asks that the accusations against him may be fully investigated. Will prove guilty to dismissing Mr. Bancker, but will endeavor to prove his total incapacity and continual neglect of duty.; 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--Personal narratives; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-08-31; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 5; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22105
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Want of money. Scheme of drawing bills turning almost to a bubble. "Thus public affairs are managed!" First division of Virginia troops have marched. Rooms always ready for Mrs. Greene.; 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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-05; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 11; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20334
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Wagoners to be exempted from military duty during their term of service. Praises the Governor for the pains he has taken to serve the department. Difficulty of impressing teams. Wages of fatigue men. Question of forwarding the seven traveling forges. Scarcity of horses; the cheapest cost 00 a piece. Waiting patiently for supply of cash. Colonel Robert Livingston's iron works; needs 4000 cord of wood. Difficulty to procure pasture. Sends copies of returns. Payment of certificates for transporting baggage of the Convention troops. Asks for late resolve of Congress respecting treatment of staff officers charged with any crime. Wages of artificers. Has written Colonel Smith to hasten the stores from Springfield. In want of canvas for tents. Gives reasons for differing with General Greene about a court of inquiry.; 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--Personal narratives; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Impressment; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-11; 2022

Title: Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 11; Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20714
Description: Letter from Nehemiah Hubbard to Nathanael Greene. Hartford - Acknowledging favors of September 29 and October 3. Has collected all the scows in the Continental shipyard at Chatham; only sixteen will answer. Captain Bush offers, if needed, to make a boat a day for ten days. Will have all in readiness at a moment's warning, on the arrival of the French fleet. Fixing expresses at various posts. Whaleboats cannot be procured without payment down. Nothing can go on without money. Is sending the bearer, Mr. Caldwell, to Colonel Pettit with an urgent request for a supply.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Hubbard, Nehemiah; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-11; 2022

Title: Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 25; Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20776
Description: Letter acknowledging favors of 14th and 16th insts. Difficulty of procuring forage and keeping it out of the hands of speculators. Promising a constant supply of corn. Enclosing a few verses wrote by a young lady, a friend, who asked him to deliver them to General Greene.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Forage; Quartermasters; Hollingsworth, Henry; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-25; 2022

Title: Erskine, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 11; Erskine, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20674
Description: Letter from John Erskine to Nathanael Greene. Raritan - Writes on behalf of Mr. Weiss, who complains that a private road used by the soldiers leads past the two houses where the stores are deposited, and that two sentries are not sufficient to guard them. Wishes that road stopped, as the public road is equally convenient for the soldiers.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Erskine, John; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-11; 2022

Title: Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 31; Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20275
Description: Letter from Thomas Chase to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing account and returns for the month of May. Detailing the reasons for employing certain artificers, boatmen, etc. Mr. Hewes' just claim to a British schooner, captured when the enemy evacuated Boston. Accounts of Mr. Pynchon. High prices of teams; depreciation of money accounts for it.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Chase, Thomas; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-31; 2022

Title: Smith, William to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 13; Smith, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23114
Description: Letter from William Smith to Nathanael Greene. Springfield - Enclosing his accounts and returns for January, sent by Conductor Avery, who has under his care to Newburgh twelve loads of clothing.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Quartermasters; Smith, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-13; 2022

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: Kingsland, Eliza to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 4; Kingsland, Eliza to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21664
Description: Letter from Eliza Kingsland to Nathanael Greene. Albany - A pathetic letter, setting forth various incidents of her life and beseeching that her husband may not be recalled to his regiment, as his work is the only thing which supports herself and her three little children; to follow a camp is far worse than death to her.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Family life--18th century; War and families--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Soldiers--Family relationships--United States; Finance, Personal--United States; Kingsland, Eliza; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-04; 2022

Title: Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 18; Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21297
Description: Letter from Moore Furman to Nathanael Greene. Just received letter from Mr. Gordan, announcing that his short forage is out and that private purchasers are out-bidding him, giving half as much again for grain. Same intelligence coming from almost every purchaser in the State.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Quartermasters; Forage; Furman, Moore; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-18; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 25; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20550
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Carpenters at Wappen creek have quitted work, and refused to begin again until a promise was made them that the bearer would see General Greene and ask that they receive the same wages as Major Ayres' men. Colonel Hay thinks this request founded on strict justice. Discretion of bearer.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Carpenters; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-25; 2022

Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 18; Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21147
Description: Letter from John Cox to Nathanael Greene. Bloomsbury - Enclosing invoice of stores going and gone. Amount of supplies furnished by Colonel Mitchell. Colonel Davis writes of the scarcity of forage. Wages of boatmen engaged by Colonel Morgan. Boats cannot proceed up the river without a sufficient guard to defend them and there is not a soldier there for that purpose. Asks for advice about horses sent to Mr. Furman who has no forage for them. Road to be opened across the great swamp to Wyoming. Fears that unless spirited measures are taken the populace are likely to think the Staff department composed of rascals. Maj. Blodget weather-bound at Bloomsbury, diverting the ladies on the spinet.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-18; 2022

Title: Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 9; Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21861
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Otis and Henley. Boston - Assuring him that his requisition for tents and oakum shall be complied with as fast as possible. Congratulating him on Count d'Estaing's arrival.; 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; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Otis and Henley, Messrs.; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-09; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 March 2; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24433
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. In the list submitted to him, if the articles are wholly designed for such troops as may proceed by way of Wyoming, thinks the quantity too great; but if they are part of the general provisions for the use of the army, they might as well be purchased on tolerably good terms.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1789; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-03-02; 2022

Title: Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 10; Hollingsworth, Henry to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20890
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 2d inst. Evil results arising from the purchase of corn and grain by persons not of his appointing. Trustworthiness of the gentlemen he has employed. If, however, any of his agents have erred, they shall be dismissed. Wages of wagoners. Need of cash. February 11 - Concerning the conduct of Wagonmasters Anderson and Caswell. Wagoner's natural preference for private hauling. No court-house or prison in the county where business can be transacted. On examining Act of Assembly for prohibiting speculators, finds it so inconsistent that it commends the very thing it prohibits.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Forage; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hollingsworth, Henry; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-10; 2022

Title: Shippen, William, Jr. to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 January 17; Shippen, William, Jr., 1736-1808. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16369
Description: Letter from William Shippen to Richard Henry Lee. Shippen writes that he is grateful that congress took up his suggestions on the restructuring of medical care in the army due to his observations at the Bethlehem military hospital. He encourages congress to up the pay of the physicians and surgeons to 20-30 dollars so that better doctors will work for them. Shippen describes his experiences and the disorder he found at, presumably, a military hospital. He relays how he is working to gain order. He continues to write about military hospitals and other military matters for the rest of the letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Military hospitals--United States; Medicine--United States--History--18th century; Medicine, Military--United States
Date: 1777-01-17; 2021

Title: Claiborne, Richard to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 6; Claiborne, Richard to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20308
Description: Letter from Richard Claiborne to Nathanael Greene. Accounts of stores received from Colonel Mitchell and their indifferent quality. Colonel Morgan's stores and those of Colonel Patton in good order. Wants the pack-saddles, procured by Colonel Hooper. Question of engaging boatmen and their wages. Size and convenience of certain boats.; 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--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Claiborne, Richard; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-06; 2022