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Title: Claiborne, Robert to John Cox, 1779 November 5; Claiborne, Robert to John Cox
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20280
Description: Letter from Robert Claiborne to John Cox. Directed by General Greene to write him to procure the cloth for the bags, but not to have them made until he hears further from the General.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Claiborne, Robert; Cox, John
Date: 1779-11-05; 2022

Title: Claiborne, Robert to James Thompson, 1779 November 11; Claiborne, Robert to James Thompson
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20105
Description: Letter from Robert Claiborne to James Thompson. Directs him, by General Greene's orders, to be at Fishkill the following day to attend a horse sale, and to purchase wagon and express horses. Has referred the Auditor of Accounts to him for two teams.; 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--Social aspects; Claiborne, Robert; Thompson, James
Date: 1779-11-11; 2022

Title: Harvey, Mrs. C. to William Temple Franklin, 1782 September 15; Harvey, Mrs. C. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26327
Description: Letter from Mrs. C. Harvey to William Temple Franklin. Suffolk, England. Requests that a letter of recommendation be sent to Mr. Beverley, of Virginia, introducing him to people of importance in Dijon.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Harvey, Mrs. C.; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-09-15; 2022

Title: Morris, Robert to Ezekiel Cornell, 1782 September 23; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Ezekiel Cornell
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11665
Description: Robert Morris updates Ezekiel Cornell on the current state of finances and payments.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States. Continental Congress. Office of Finance
Date: 1782-09-23; 2022

Title: Morris, Robert to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 September 27; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11356
Description: Robert Morris writes to Benjamin Franklin about numerous financial matters, including obtaining a loan from France.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States. Continental Congress. Office of Finance
Date: 1782-09-27; 2022

Title: Paterson, James to all concerned, 1778 January 15; No. 1077 James Paterson to all concerned
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:922
Description: Pass for a doctor and two hospital mates to visit sick or wounded British prisoners, "Permission for which, having been granted by. . . General Washington."; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Paterson, Jameset al
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Medical care; Identification--United States; Beaumont, Hammond
Date: 1778-01-15; 2021

Title: Weiss, Jacob Return, 1778 October 12; Weiss, Jacob Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24042
Description: Return of clothing received and wanting for the enlisted wagoners.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Weiss, Jacob, 1750-1840
Date: 1778-10-12; 2022

Title: Hillegas, Michael to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 April 29; Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11118
Description: Michael Hillegas writes on behalf of a poor widow to request that Benjamin Franklin help get her son, John Claypoole, released. He describes that Claypoole was taken prisoner on the ship Luzerne and is now in Mill Prison. He also asks for Franklin how much a set of encyclopedias costs in France for a friend.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; Claypoole, John, -1817; Old Mill Prison
Date: 1782-04-29; 2022

Title: Cavenagh, Henry Return, 1778 December 8; Cavenagh, Henry Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24181
Description: Return of clothing for Colonel Hay's teamsters.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Cavenagh, Henry
Date: 1778-12-08; 2022

Title: Parsons, Samuel Holden to Unknown recipient, 1779 December 8; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789 to unknown correspondent
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22013
Description: Letter from Samuel Holden Parsons. Begging for a large marquee and a stove, and complaining that the room he now occupies is only eight feet square for six people, and the Justice threatens him if he remains.; 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; Quartermasters; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789
Date: 1779-12-08; 2022

Title: Morris, Robert to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 September 25; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11432
Description: Robert Morris gives directions to Benjamin Franklin on loans he has taken out for Congress. Morris also discusses how Franklin's salary should be paid and how other expenses should be paid.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States. Continental Congress. Office of Finance
Date: 1782-09-25; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to John Bancker, 1779 January 25; Hay, Udny to John Bancker
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24199
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to John Bancker. Fishkill - Daily complaints from persons in his department on the subject of wood which they cannot obtain from Mr. Bancker; other complaints concerning the issue of candles, etc. Asks for a written answer on all these subjects.; 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; Hay, Udny; Bancker, John
Date: 1779-01-25; 2022

Title: Stewart, Charles to Robert Forsyth, 1779 February 7; Stewart, Charles to Robert Forsyth
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22867
Description: Letter from Charles Stewart to Robert Forsyth. Camp, Paramus - Sending various returns.; 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; Stewart, Charles; Forsyth, Robert
Date: 1779-02-07; 2022

Title: Morris, Robert to George Washington, 1782 August 30; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10851
Description: Robert Morris writes an additional note to George Washington that continues from the prior letter about the dire financial state Congress is in. He asks that Washington not share his prior letter and that he has kept this information to himself as well.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States. Continental Congress. Office of Finance
Date: 1782-08-30; 2022

Title: Hosman, J. to George Gray, 1779 April 1; Hosman, J. to George Gray
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20559
Description: Letter from J. Hosman to George Gray. Order for a pair of stilliards (steelyards) to be mended.; 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; Steelyards; Hosman, J.; Gray, George
Date: 1779-04-01; 2022

Title: List of clothes to be delivered; Unidentified Miscellaneous list
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23977
Description: A list of clothing to be delivered.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress
Date: 1778-10-20; 2022

Title: Moore, Stephen and John Barnwell to Nathanael Greene, 1781 May 18; No. 954 Stephen Moore and John Barnwell to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): text:353572
Description: Enclose a copy [not present] of a letter from the British commandant of Charleston Col. [Nisbet] Balfour and express the willingness of themselves and one hundred-thirty other American prisoners to die for the cause.; See also no. 74
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Balfour, Nisbet, 1743-1823
Date: 1781-05-18; 2023

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to George Olney, 1779 October 9; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to George Olney
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22489
Description: Letter from George Olney to Samuel Allyne Otis. Boston - No China cups and saucers to be had at present; will procure the first decent set in his power. Distresses caused by the Regulating Act. Hard to starve in a land of plenty, by the rascality of a people patriotic only in word. "High time to put an end to the war and reform manners."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Olney, George
Date: 1779-10-09; 2022

Title: Storm, Thomas to John Bancker, 1779 March 10; Storm, Thomas to John Bancker
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23323
Description: Letter from Thomas Storm to John Bancker. Hopewell - Unable to comply with his request for teams; farmers busy sowing. Thinks teams at Fishkill could better haul wood for fuel than these farmers.; 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; Storm, Thomas; Bancker, John
Date: 1779-03-10; 2022

Title: Shallus, Jacob Journal
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23305
Description: Copy of a journal, covering the months of May and June, 1776, kept by Jacob Shallus, Esq., of Philadelphia, who went upon the expedition to Canada as a volunteer.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Shallus, Jacob
Date: 1776-05; 2022