Expresses hope that the morals of the people will not be corrupted by the "figurings" of the "great Folks" and that the people in general will "discountenance vice" and "practice morality."; American Philosophical Society
Letter asking to let his express take the enclosed, and also to permit him to return with an account of the stores from Mr. Steel.; American Philosophical Society
Letter from Nathanael Greene to Moore Furman. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging favor of 9th inst. No objections to Mr. Lewis, if he is satisfactory in his work; Mr. Abeel's and Mr. Lewis' disagreements not a sufficient reason for dismissing the latter. Account of measures he adopted during Mr. Lewis' illness. Plan for facilitating the transportation of stores. Situation disagreeable, owing to want of money.; American Philosophical Society
A transcription of a letter from William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson. Fleming writes about economic conditions, funding the war, and the depreciation of money. He reflects on the state of the war, describing, what he sees as a "a kind of piratical war". He discusses whether taxes should be levied to pay for the war. Fleming then turns to the need to ratify the Articles of Confederation, complaining about Maryland's intransigence.; American Philosophical Society
Informs her that he has no money to send her and comments: "my present low circumstances is not a fault in me, but a consequence of serving my country"; mentions that his quarters are good and describes the family with whom he is quartered; informs her that most of the men are in huts, that the officers' huts are being built, and that there is "a very elegant Hut building which is to have a large hall in it for dancing, etc.!!!"
Robert Morris writes to Ezekiel Cornell about the Contractors' declaration that they can "no longer be answerable for supplying the Troops on terms agreed on in the Contract."; American Philosophical Society
Recommends his own son, who goes on the present expedition as a
cadet, to Jackson's care and patronage; congratulates Jackson and his
regiment on their safe arrival in Providence.
