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Title: de la Colomb, Pierre to John Jay, 1779; No. 187 Pierre de La Colomb to John Jay, President of Congress
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:695
Description: Requests a rank of brevet major; includes his service record and an account of his misfortunes.; Two copies in English and one in French; American Philosophical Society
Creator: de la Colomb, Pierreet al
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1779-07; 2020

Title: Shippen, Edward to Joseph Shippen, 1779 May 18
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1444
Description: Letter from Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen regarding the sale of their land and discussing currency.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions
Date: 1779-05-18; 2021

Title: Promissory note from Lewis Lewis, 1778 October 9; Promissory note from Lewis Lewis
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:17029
Description: A promissory note signed by Lewis Lewis that assures payment to a Christian King the sum of 25 pounds.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Economy; Promissory notes; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Finance, Personal--United States; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789
Date: 1778-10-09; 2022

Title: Correspondence to an Unknown recipient, 1779 December 31; to unknown correspondent
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22862
Description: Letter to an unknown recipient. An imperfect return of established hospitals.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance
Date: 1779-12-31; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Henry Laurens, 1778 April 11; Paine, Thomas, ALS. to Henry Laurens
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12575
Description: Letter from Thomas Paine to Henry Laurens about an affair that "deserves the attention of Congress." Paine describes a group of people from Philadelphia with a "flag from the Enemy" that were jailed in Lancaster for "attempting to put off Counterfeit Control. Money." Paine believes that they will escape due to legal maneuverings related to the act of Congress that makes counterfeiting money a felony. Specifically, that the Congressional act uses the term emitted makes it so that the offenders can argue that "the Act cannot be applied to any Money emitted after the date of the Act". Paine describes what he believes Congress intended by the term "emitted". He encourages Congress to remedy situation. Paine appends a note to this letter that describes the outcome of the trial in Lancaster.; Contains transcript of letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Economy; United States--Politics and government--18th century; Counterfeits and counterfeiting--United States; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792; United States. Congress
Date: 1778-04-11; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Dr. Samuel Adams, 1781 January 30, February 1; No. 1053 Thomas Paine to Dr. Samuel Adams
Identifier(s): text:353227
Description: Informs him that the [Massachusetts] General Court voted a gratuity to each non-commissioned officer and soldier and remarks that "it will have a kind reception and a good Effect"; informs him that recruiting "goes on very dull" and that men are reluctant to enlist for three years or the duration of the war; informs him that the General Court is continuing to levy taxes and that it has repealed a law regarding a new emission, complains that they are overtaxed, and remarks: "The Army Complains, & Justly. The people Groan aloud."
Creator: Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809et al
Subject: United States. Continental Army--History; United States. Continental Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Taxation; Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819
Date: 1781; 2023

Title: Smith, William Estimate, 1779 May 9; Smith, William Estimate
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23904
Description: Estimate of the expenses attending certain services to be performed in Department of Springfield.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Smith, William
Date: 1779-05-09; 2022

Title: Morris, Sarah Gouverneur bond book, 1770-1786; Bond Book
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15900
Description: Record of bonds from 1770 to 1786. The holder of the bonds in the book is primarily Sarah Gouverneur Morris, Gouverneur Morris' mother, however, appears to be written in the hand of Gouvenuer Morris.; Blank pages not digitized.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Bonds--United States; Bonds--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Upper class women; Women--History--18th century
Date: 1770-1786; 2022

Title: Betts, William to Udny Hay, 1779 October 5; Betts, William, 1752-1835 Udny Hay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20073
Description: Letter from William Betts to Udny Hay. A protest against their treatment in the department. Comparing their present state with that upon which they first undertook the work, and their pay and privileges with those of other officers. Announcing their willingness to serve until November 10, at which time they are fully determined to resign, unless some provision is made adequate to their services.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Finance, Personal--United States; Betts, William, active 1777-1782; Hay, Udny
Date: 1779-10-05; 2022

Title: Return of the Army; Unidentified Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24039
Description: Return of the Army.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance
Date: 1779-04-01; 2022

Title: General account of horses, 1778-12-11; Unidentified Account
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24099
Description: General account of horses from November 16 to December 11, 1778.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Horses
Date: 1778-11-16; 2022

Title: Yeates, Jasper correspondence, 1776; General business correspondence
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16959
Description: 4 letters comprising the general business of Jasper Yeates. Some of the letters were sent from Edward Shippen IV.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Economy; Finance, Personal--United States; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions
Date: 1776; 2022

Title: Brown, Benjamin to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 18; Brown, Benjamin to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20248
Description: Letter from Benjamin Brown to Nathanael Greene. Finds from the books that Mr. Joseph Webb is charged with £1500. Account brought from Ledger A, which book Mr. Story has locked up.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Finance, Personal--United States; Quartermasters; Brown, Benjamin; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-18; 2022

Title: Memorandum of articles to be ordered; Unidentified Memorandum
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23259
Description: Articles ordered to be manufactured to the eastward.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance
Date: 1779-02-02; 2022

Title: List of sundries wanted; Unidentified Miscellaneous list
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23414
Description: List of sundries wanted for the department.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Barber, F. Return, 1779 July 23; Barber, F. Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24436
Description: Return of the army under General Sullivan.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance
Date: 1779-07-23; 2022

Title: General account of horses, 1778-12-29; Unidentified Account
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24262
Description: General account of horses from 11th to 29th December, 1778, inclusive.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Horses
Date: 1778-12-11; 2022

Title: Hutchinson, James to Israel Pemberton, 1777 September 19
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7285
Description: Letter from James Hutchinson to Israel Pemberton.; 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; Lewis, William, 1752-1819
Date: 1777-09-19; 2022

Title: Muhlenberg, Peter to Superintendent of Artificers, 1779 April 2; Muhlenberg, Peter to Superintendent of Artificers
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22509
Description: Letter from Peter Muhlenberg. Asking to have his horse well shod, as he is going on a journey.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; Muhlenberg, Peter
Date: 1779-04-02; 2022

Title: Parker, Richard to George Gray, 1779 April 3; Parker, Richard to Gray, George
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22378
Description: Letter from Richard Parker to George Gray. Order to repair the bearer's gun.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; Parker, Richard; Gray, George
Date: 1779-04-03; 2022