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Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1780 May 9; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25522
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Still waiting for the letters for Mr. John Aitcheson; has been managing the European funds of the State of Maryland. Captain Samson of the "Mercury" packet arrived at Plymouth, New England, Feb. 14.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-05-09; 2022

Title: Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 August 7; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25209
Description: Letter from Louis Laneuville to William Temple Franklin. Has been made a Lieutenant-Colonel; now most desirous of returning to America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; International travel; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-08-07; 2022

Title: Hallett, Joseph to Robert R. Livingston, 1776 January 25; Hallett, Joseph. ALS to Robert R. Livinston, 1746-1813
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12627
Description: Letter from Joseph Hallett to Robert R. Livingston about erecting a "Foundry." Mentions that the colony will need a number of heavy ordinance for its defense.; Contains transcript of letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Economics--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Construction; Siege warfare; Hallet, Joseph; Livingston, Robert R., 1718-1775
Date: 1776-01-25; 2022

Title: Pendleton, Edmund to [Thomas Jefferson], 1776 July 29; B J35.x6. Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803. Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16740
Description: Letter from Edmund Pendleton to Thomas Jefferson about the news in the South. He describes John Murray's, Earl of Dunmore, movements, referencing the burning of William Brent's house and stable. Pendleton relays the poor behavior of some of the militia and his belief that Charles Lewis' regiment who is to watch John Murray's "Squadron" will "I doubt not treat them in a different manner if they land in their way." He states that there is a report of the Creeks and Cherokees attacking and killing "30 or 40 of Our people". "It is said however that Our friends had pursued and killed 10 of them, and that one or two on Examination had proved to be white men Painted." He references Patrick Henry's illness and then turns to personal matters inquiring whether Jefferson can let him know how much he owes him for the wire.; Recipient's copy at the Library of Congress, this is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Cherokee Indians--History; Creek Indians; Muskogean Indians; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1732-1809; Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799; Creek Nation; Cherokee Nation
Date: 1776-07-29; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 21; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24224
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Gentry of the staff have a considerable share in the alarming depreciation of the money. High price of teams. Waited on Governor Clinton with a letter to lay before the Assembly containing a plan for the quicker raising of carriages for public service. Delay in his accounts. Matter of returns.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-21; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 May 17;
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16286
Description: Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee. Requests instructions for what to do with so many foreigners appointed by Congress to field officer over native born Americans. Complains that foreigners have "no attachedor tyes to the Country, further than Interest bind them [...] are ignorant of the language they are to receive & give order in, consequently great trouble, or much confusion must follow: but this is not the worst, they have not the smallest chance to recruit others, and our Officers thinks it exceedingly hard, after they have toild in this Service, & probably sustaind many losses to have Strangers put over them, whose merit perhaps is not equal to their own; but whose effrontery will take no denial." Washington also describes and raises concern about foreign artillary officers and engineers that are badly needed. However, he desires them to be properly vetted and that their "pompous narrative of their Servive" combined with the excuse of losing their papers not be taken at face value. The end of the letter references Michael Kovats de Fabriczy (Kováts, Mihály), whom Washington does not necessarily trust as implied in his description. The two colonels referenced at the beginning of the letter are François Lellorquis de Malmédy and Charles Armand Tuffin.; 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--Public opinion; La Rouërie, Charles Armand Tuffin, marquis de, 1751-1793; Malmedy, François Lellorquis de, 1750?-1781; Kováts, Mihály, fabricy, 1724-1779
Date: 1777-05-17; 2021

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 9; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23392
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Asks that he will intercede with His Excellency to obtain clothing for the artificers, who deserve some encouragement for remaining at their posts.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-09; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Hawkes Hay, 1779 June 20; Hay, Hawkes from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21598
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Hawkes Hay. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging letter of 16th inst. Has written to Mr. Kearse to give him every assistance in removing his family and things out of the way of the enemy. Exceedingly sorry for his misfortune; offers any assistance in his power; has General Washington's approbation for what he is doing.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Family life--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Hay, Hawkes; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-20; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 24; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21844
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Concerning the method of paying Captain Lamb's company of wheelwrights.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-24; 2022

Title: Letter from Robert H. Harrison to John Hancock reporting battle of Brandywine; followed by letter from G. Washington announcing the loss of the battle. Chester, September 11, 1777. Twelve o'clock at night.; 12 (OS). Harrison, Robert Hanson, 1745-1790. Washington, George (1732-1799).Letter from Robert H. Harrison to John Hancock reporting battle of Brandywine; followed by letter from G. Washington announcing the loss of the battle. Chester, September 11, 1777. Twelve o'clock at night
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7137
Description: A broadside on the Battle of Brandywine that prints two letters, one from Robert Harrison and the other from George Washington.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Media; Broadsides; Brandywine, Battle of, Pa., 1777; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Harrison, Robert Hanson, 1745-1790; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824; Hancock, John, 1737-1793; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Date: 1777-09-11; 2022

Title: American Philosophical Society Election for New Members, 1781 January; 17. [Proceedings of the election of new members] at the meeting
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1382
Description: The document lists all members that were present and those newly elected. Ebenezer Hazard's membership was proposed by Rittenhouse. Hazard received fifteen votes.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Media; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Social networks; Social networks--18th century; Social networks--History--18th century; Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817; American Philosophical Society
Date: 1781-01-19; 2021

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to William Temple Franklin, 1779 December 21; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24827
Description: Letter from Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette to William Temple Franklin. Has heard from M. de Laneuville that some papers have arrived from America for Dr. Franklin. Asks if they contain any news of interest. Inquires about Gen. Washington's health. Is very anxious to hear from M. Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-12-21; 2022

Title: Hazard, Ebenezer, Oath of allegiance; 15. [Oath of allegiance to the United States], Lancaster County
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1385
Description: Ebenezer Hazard swears his oath of allegiance to the United States and to serve in the Offices of Surveyor and Post Roads. Sworn before one of the Justice of the Peace for Lancaster County. Hazard asserts that he no longer owes allegiance or obedience to King George the Third of Great Britain.; There is a signature by a Hubley, presumably one of the Justices of Peace for Lancaster County.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Oaths; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; United States--Politics and government--18th century; George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820; Pennsylvania. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (Lancaster County)
Date: 1778-06-22; 2021

Title: Bayley, Jacob to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 9; Bayley, Jacob, 1726-1815 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20078
Description: Letter from Jacob Bayley to Nathanael Greene. Sends by way of Major Whitcomb what accounts he has collected. Has orders to build a slaughter and storehouse at Charlestown (N.H.) to be used for an enterprise into Canada. His opinion of his plan. Thinks America's independence insecure until there is a union of Canada and the thirteen States. Must have ,000 at once.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Social networks--18th century; United States--Relations--Canada; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Bayley, Jacob, 1726-1815; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-09; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1783 July 2; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27313
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Requests a certificate, signed by Dr. Franklin, as to the limits fixed by the Treaty of Peace, to decide the validity of captures at sea.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; International trade--18th century; Economics--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Great Britain--Foreign relations--Treaties; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-07-02; 2022

Title: Lloyd, Richard Bennett to William Temple Franklin, 1780 April 7; Lloyd, Richard Bennett. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24896
Description: Letter from Richard Bennett Lloyd to William Temple Franklin. He and his family leave soon for America; reports relating to the armament going from Brest to Canada or New York; wishes to know if there is much danger, when he arrives at Sandy Hook, of being obliged to about-ship and go to Halifax or England.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; International travel; Lloyd, Richard Bennett (American patron, 1750-1787); Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-04-07; 2022

Title: Lloyd, Richard Bennett to William Temple Franklin, 1779 July 15; Lloyd, Richard Bennett. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24820
Description: Letter from Richard Bennett Lloyd to William Temple Franklin. Has received word that his friends in America have collected a considerable sum of money for him and are prepared to honor his drafts. Asks advice as to how he should proceed in the matter. Met Mr. Sir John Temple the other evening, he came from Boston by way of Holland.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Finance, Personal--United States; Lloyd, Richard Bennett (American patron, 1750-1787); Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-07-15; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 18; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21848
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - In answer to his letter by Captain Pendleton, has not heard a single complaint since the men joined Captain Sizer's regiment. Were he convinced it would be of any service to the public, would willingly remove them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-18; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1779 November 18; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25831
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Enclosing a letter for M. Suard. Inquires about the order from Congress for goods. Thinks Le Ray de Chaumont seems to prefer l'Orient to Nantes for shipping goods, but claims the latter port is more advantageous. Inquires about his new relations with the Alexander family and Thomas Walpole.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Shipment of goods--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-11-18; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1781 August 7; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26008
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Sends a package of bills for acceptance. Capt. John Folger, who visited Passy recently, regarded in America as a Tory. Refers to rumors of approaching peace and begs to be given a hint in time. Has received letters from Aunt Jane Mecom and Mr. Richard Bache.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Family life--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-08-07; 2022