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Title: Huntington, Jedediah to Jabez Huntington, 1776 February 19; No. 592 Jedediah Huntington to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): text:348924
Description: Informs him that a Prussian officer [Frederick William, baron de Woedtke?] is in camp who recently came from France by way of the West Indies and who reported that news of the American expedition • against St. Johns, [Canada] was very pleasing to the French; informs him that the Prussian officer also reported that the West Indian islands are filled with French troops and that the French are apprehensive that the British are using the war in America as a pretense to build up a large force and "then. . . fall upon them at unawares"; encloses a letter [not present] toDr. [David H. or Gibbons] Jewett who is appointed surgeon of Jedediah Huntington's regiment that urges the doctor to join the regiment immediately if he accepts the appointment.
Creator: Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786
Date: 1776-02-19; 2022

Title: Stamp Act
Identifier(s): text:274482
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Stamp duties--Great Britain; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Date: 1965-1766

Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1775 June 12; United States. Congress. Resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12430
Description: A recommendation from Congress that Americans observe a day of public "humiliation", "fasting", and "prayer" with the intent to sway King George III to end the "discord" between Great Britain and America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; Media; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Religious aspects
Date: 1775-6-12; 2022

Title: Walker, John to George Weedon, 1780 October 24
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1592
Description: Letter from John Walker to General George Weedon.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Ferguson, Patrick, 1744-1780
Date: 1780-10-24; 2021

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Samuel Holden Parsons, 1779 June 13; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22363
Description: Letter from Samuel Holden Parsons to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging favor of 11th inst. General not willing to let Mr. Jones go. Will us his little influence for Mr. Bushwell. Accounts from Philadelphia of General Lincoln's having defeated the British at South Carolina, 1480 of the enemy said to be killed, wounded and taken prisoners; if true will be a deadly stroke to the British forces.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Quartermasters; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-13; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 10; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22557
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - No further verified accounts of Count d'Estaing and his fleet, but reports says that he has effectually done the business at Georgia. Number of tents ready to send on; unable to keep workmen supplied with canvas, which is extravagantly dear. £222 per bolt. Enclosing returns for September. People employed cannot live on their pay. The assistants complain that they are not put on a footing with Colonel Four's men and officers, who are allowed clothing; cannot purchase clothing out of their pay. Blankets cannot be got. Proper to have a person at North Wales or near it; compliment of naming the man will be paid to the President, who is much indisposed from fatigue of body and mind, due to the unfortunate disputes in Philadelphia.; 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; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-10; 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: Reed, Joseph to Charles Pettit, 1779 May 23; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22947
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Charles Pettit. Enclosing his letter to General Sullivan and also sundry warrants only to be used in case of necessity. Reasons for disclosing the sentiments of the Council very fully to General Sullivan. If their work is interfered with from resentment or any other cause, such conduct will be traced and the blame carried to the proper door.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Shreve, Israel to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 15; Shreve, Israel to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23005
Description: Letter from Israel Shreve to Nathanael Greene. Scotch Plains - Arrived after a long march in pretty good health and spirits. Enemy quiet at New York. Admiral Arbuthnot sailed last Friday. Asks that, if possible, his regiment may occupy Burlington barracks when the army goes into winter-quarters. His family lives there, and also he could recruit his regiment there against the opening of the next campaign.; 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--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Quartermasters; Shreve, Israel; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-15; 2022

Title: Whiting, Timothy to Udny Hay, 1779 October 13; Whiting, Timothy to Udny Hay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23437
Description: Letter from Timothy Whiting to Udny Hay. West Point - His situation different from his brethren in office, on account of his being annexed to the line of the army; therefore ought to be treated on the same footing with a captain in the line, as was done in May, 1777. Has no aversion to the service, it's hard work and inadequate pay, but thinks the sacrifice too great unless he has a prospect of being on a level with the officers of the line. Begs him to state the matter to the Quartermaster-General and request him to lay it before Congress, in which case he is willing to continue his services until January 1.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Whiting, Timothy; Hay, Udny
Date: 1779-10-13; 2022

Title: Olney, George to Robert Lettis Hooper, 1779 November 15; Olney, George to Robert Lettis Hooper
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22536
Description: Letter from George Olney to Robert Lettis Hooper. West Point - Directed by General Greene to acknowledge his favor of 12th inst., to express his pleasure with the readiness of the people to serve the public, and to ask him to put a stop to all preparations for the expected expeditions against New York.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Olney, George; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797
Date: 1779-11-15; 2022

Title: Olney, George to Ephraim Bowen, 1779 November 15; Olney, George to Ephraim Bowen
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22337
Description: Letter from George Olney to Ephraim Bowen. West Point - Directed by General Greene to tell him that if the tents are sent on early in the spring, it will answer. Advice concerning destination of hay and blankets. Army will probably march for winter quarters near Basking Ridge, November 17; Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Olney and the writer will set out then for Morristown.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Olney, George; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-
Date: 1779-11-15; 2022

Title: Matlack, Timothy to Charles Pettit, 1779 February 20; Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829 to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21841
Description: Letter from Timothy Matlack to Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - Expressing dissatisfaction n the part of Council at not receiving certified copies of the entries which they have demanded. Requests that they will be sent without delay. Rough draft of letter from Charles Pettit to Mr. Matlack. Expressing surprise that any part of his conduct has merited such language. To avoid controversy, sends the enclosed extracts. Forbears any further remarks on the implied charges in Mr. Matlack's letter.; 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--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-02-20; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Conrad Creyder and John Thompson, 1779 October 12; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr., et to Conrad Creyder and John Thompson
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20785
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper. Easton - At General Sullivan's request, the time being too short to send to the Supreme Executive Council for an order for teams to remove the baggage of the army to Sussex Courthouse, do by unanimous consent request that Conrad Creyder, Wagonmaster-General for Northampton County, and John Thompson, Wagonmaster-General for Bucks County, will afford every assistance in their power to furnish as many teams as General Sullivan may require of Colonel Hooper.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Forage; Military camps; Horses; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Thompson, John
Date: 1779-10-12; 2022

Title: Claiborne, Robert to William Betts, 1779 September 19; Claiborne, Robert to William Betts
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20386
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 18th inst. The General only wants the carpenters engaged for one week more. If at the end of that time, no further directions are received, he can discharge them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Carpenters; Claiborne, Robert; Betts, William, active 1777-1782
Date: 1779-09-19; 2022

Title: Claiborne, Richard to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 22; Claiborne, Richard to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20313
Description: Letter from Richard Claiborne to Nathanael Greene. Maryland division waiting for their clothing. Mr. Belding wishes to know if his assistance is necessary in quartering the light dragoons at Wallingsford.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Dragoons; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Claiborne, Richard; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-22; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to John Bancker, 1779 August 31; Hay, Udny to John Bancker
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23654
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to John Bancker. Fishkill - Received from General Greene the copy of a memorial presented by Mr. Bancker to Congress, in which he finds some heavy charges against himself. Gives him fair notice of an application he has made to General Greene for a court of inquiry, in order that Mr. B. may procure his witnesses.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Hay, Udny; Bancker, John
Date: 1779-08-31; 2022

Title: Stockton, Robert to Moore Furman, 1779 October 27; Stockton, Robert to Moore Furman
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23046
Description: Letter from Robert Stockton to Moore Furman. Acknowledging his favor by Mr. Yard. Enemy landed at Sandy Point, October 26, 1779, at midnight; marched to Quibbletown, destroyed stores there, went to Rariton and destroyed boats and the Dutch church in that place, then to Millstone; released ten prisoners from gaol and set fire to courthouse. Near Brunswick, encountered party of our people, who killed their commander's horse and took him prisoner. The rest of the enemy went off towards South Amboy, where they fell in with Captain Voorhees, who was obliged to surrender; "notwithstanding, the infernal rascals cut him to pieces."; 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--Prisoners and prisons; Horses; Stockton, Robert; Furman, Moore
Date: 1779-10-27; 2022

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 John Sullivan, 1779 May 18; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to John Sullivan
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20922
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to John Sullivan. Easton - Will furnish horses to the number of 1400. Supplies needed and those at hand. Troops under Colonel Spencer and Colonel Courtland liable to suffer for want of teams necessary to supply and attend them; their clothing not yet arrived. Forage very scarce. Assistance of the Executive Council necessary in procuring wagons.; 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; Quartermasters; Forage; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Wagons; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Date: 1779-05-18; 2022