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Title: Greene, Nathanael to Robert McCorkle, 1781 August 10; No. 433 Nathanael Greene to Robert McCorkle
Identifier(s): text:347668
Description: Warrant for the execution of James Pallet, a private in the Maryland Line, for "Desertion, and bearing arms against the United States"; [on verso]: McCorkle's certification that the prisoner was executed.
Creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Mutiny; Desertion, Military
Date: 1781-08-10; 2022

Title: Samuel Flaningam; No. 336 Samuel Flaningam
Identifier(s): text:346490
Description: Account with the United States for his services as quartermaster for Gloucester County, [N.J.] from 1 June 1780 and for other expenses; includes a receipt from Flaningam to Moore Furman, 11 Aug. 1780, for same.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Furman, Moore, 1728-1808
Date: 1780-07-31; 2022

Title: Adams, Dr. Samuel to Sally Preston Adams, 1779 November 20; No. 37 Dr. Samuel Adams to Sally Preston Adams
Identifier(s): text:346304
Description: Friendly letter; refers to West Point as a "doleful Nook"; mentions that most of the army is going into winter quarters in New Jersey, that the artillery park will again be at Pluckemin and that headquarters will be at Morristown, [N. J.]; informs her that the capture of British shipping in Georgia will compensate [Charles-Henri-Theodat], Count d'Estaing for his expedition; mentions a committee from the army to settle with the [Massachusetts] General Court for depreciation and remarks: "they must be convinced that they owe us Thousands"; postscript: mentions that many officers will soon be coming to Boston on furlough.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Estaing, Charles Henri, comte d', 1729-1794
Date: 1779-11-20; 2022

Title: Dunscomb, Edward to Peter Gansevoort?, 1783; No. 295 Edward Dunscomb to Peter Gansevoort?
Identifier(s): text:347150
Description: Informs him that in regard to a settlement [of accounts related to commutation], Dunscomb must wait "until the Pleasure of Congress is known."; Fragment
Creator: Dunscomb, Edwardet al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Gansevoort, Peter, 1749-1812
Date: 1783; 2021

Title: Gawen Brown, Jr. to Henry Jackson, 1778 September 18
Identifier(s): text:274429
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1778-09-18

Title: Adams, Dr. Samuel to Sally Preston Adams, 1778 October 31; No. 32 Dr. Samuel Adams to Sally Preston Adams
Identifier(s): text:346200
Description: Friendly letter; informs her that British troops embarked from New York supposedly bound for the West Indies and that it is doubtful whether the enemy will abandon New York this fall; points out that the American army is "considerably divided," gives the disposition of specified units, and mentions that "considerable detachments" were sent to guard the western frontier against Tories and Indians.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1778-10-31; 2022

Title: Dolliver, Peter to Henry Jackson, 1778 October 28; No. 276 Peter Dolliver to Henry Jackson
Identifier(s): text:347114
Description: Informs him that "considering the Long time I have been in the Service, and the probability of the enemy leaving our Continent," Dolliver will not resign from the army "provided I have justice done me in the Arrangement."
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Date: 1778-10-28; 2021

Title: Heath, William to Ebenezer Hancock, 1777 April 12; No. 534 William Heath to Ebenezer Hancock
Identifier(s): text:348859
Description: Warrant to pay Thomas Chase money to discharge the debts of his department; [on verso]: Chase's receipt for same.
Creator: Heath, William, 1737-1814et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Hancock, Ebenezer, 1741-1819
Date: 1777-04-12; 2022

Title: Huntington, Jedediah to Jabez Huntington, 1776 February 13; No. 591 Jedediah Huntington to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): text:348985
Description: Discusses plans for a proposed attack on Boston and comments: "I am easy in my Mind from an exalted Idea of the Generalship of our Commander in chief [George Washington] & some of the other Officers who are in the Cabinet."
Creator: Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1776-02-13; 2022

Title: Thomas Grosvenor; No. 437 Thomas Grosvenor
Identifier(s): text:347567
Description: Inspection return of the Connecticut Division, which includes the observation: "many imperfect in their Discipline."
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Grosvenor, Thomas, 1744-1825
Date: 1779 October 4-5; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Henry Hollingsworth, 1780 February 26; No. 428 Nathanael Greene to Henry Hollingsworth
Identifier(s): text:347707
Description: Points out that all buildings erected at Continental expense are public property and instructs him to furnish a return of all such structures in Hollingsworth's district and also to note any terms of rent for public buildings erected on private property.; "Circular"
Creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Hollingsworth, H. (Henry), 1737-1803
Date: 1780-02-26; 2022

Title: Adams, Samuel to Sally Preston Adams, 1778 August 19
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:174
Description: Friendly letter; mentions the route he traveled from Philadelphia to Englishtown.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819
Source: The Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, ca. 1760s-1850s (Mss.B.F327); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F327-ead.xml
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; ; ;
Date: 1778-08-19; 2020

Title: Howe, Robert to ________, 1780 April 29; No. 563 Robert Howe to ________
Identifier(s): text:348787
Description: Urges him to send provisions or the army "must absolutely starve" and points out that if common means will not procure supplies then "necessity absolutely demands that extraordinary methods be taken" or else the safety of "the Important Post" will be endangered.
Creator: Howe, Robert, 1732-1786et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Continental Army--History
Date: 1780-04-29; 2022

Title: Adams, Dr. Samuel to Samuel Adams, 1775 February 7; No. 49 Dr. Samuel Adams to Samuel Adams
Identifier(s): text:346249
Description: Expresses esteem for his namesake, claims "some Sparks of the same Patriotick Spirit," and requests his opinion about public affairs; refers to a pamphlet that abused Massachusetts representatives to Congress as "The Gray Maggot" [Harrison Gray, The Two Congresses Cut Up (1774)] and mentions that it is held in contempt by most people; mentions suffering insults and threats from "those enemies of all righteousness the Tories."
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
Date: 1775-02-07; 2022

Title: Howly, Richard to Anthony Wayne, 1782 June; No. 527 Richard Howly to Anthony Wayne
Identifier(s): text:347924
Description: Thanks him for sending wine and Peruvian bark and remarks that together they were useful in dispelling a "caitiff fever"; cautions him to beware of the enemy's Trojan horses.
Creator: Howley, Richard, 1740-1784et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
Date: 1782-06; 2022

Title: Huntington, Jedediah to Jabez Huntington, 1776 January 18; No. 590 Jedediah Huntington to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): text:348982
Description: Informs him that General [Washington] is anxious to see the regiments on the new establishment completed, that with great difficulty the latter prevailed upon half the militia to continue in service for a fortnight longer, and that he is apprehensive because the extensive lines are undermanned and exposed to attack; discusses a plan for large drafts from the militia of neighboring colonies and the difficulties related to it and mentions a rumor that many people in the country try to dissuade men from enlisting.
Creator: Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1776-01-18; 2022

Title: Muhlenberg, John Peter Gabriel to Robert Lawson, 1781 January 31; No. 988 John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg to Robert Lawson
Identifier(s): text:353466
Description: Informs him that troops have marched and proposes the formation of a partisan corps of riflemen and infantry; informs him that Muhlenberg urgently requested that medicine, surgeons, and "necessaries for the sick" be sent from Petersburg and Richmond, [Va.]; suggests that he use his own discretion regarding the propriety of allowing an individual to go behind enemy lines; instructs him to inform Muhlenberg if the enemy embark or attempt to penetrate into the country.
Creator: Muhlenberg, John Peter Gabriel, 1746-1807et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1781-01-31; 2023

Title: Devens, Richard to Eldrige "Elbridge Gerry," 1776 May 7; No. 270 Richard Devens to Eldrige "Elbridge Gerry"
Identifier(s): text:347132
Description: Discusses canvas for tents, saltpetre, and powder; informs him about repairs on fortifications in the vicinity of Boston and mentions that people in the neighboring towns "in great numbers work Voluntarily & find their own provision"; remarks: "We were left in a very naked Situation both as to men and ammunition"; informs him that an American privateer captured two brigs "Almost from under the Cannon of the Man of War"; informs him about a report that no fleet from England has arrived at Halifax, [N.S.] and that the people there dismantled the fort and broke the cannon for fear the Americans would get possession of them.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Privateering; Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
Date: 1776 May 7; 2021

Title: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Governor Samuel Adams to Francis Jenks, 1794 July 24; No. 905 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Governor Samuel Adams to Francis Jenks
Identifier(s): text:353752
Description: Commission as an ensign in the First Brigade, Seventh Division, Worcester County militia; countersigned by John Avery, Jr.; [on verso]: certification by Jonathan Warner, 24 Sept. 1794, that Jenks took the required oath.; Printed form; bound in Sparks, Life of Washington, vol. 1; erratum on microfilm: recto of document not filmed.
Creator: Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Avery, John, 1739-1806
Date: 1794-07-24; 2023

Title: Alexander, William, Lord Stirling to the Chairman of the New York Committee of Safety (Pierre Van Cortlandt), 1776 March 18; No. 53 William Alexander, Lord Stirling to the Chairman of the New York Committee of Safety (Pierre Van Cortlandt)
Identifier(s): text:346245
Description: Stresses the importance to the safety of New York of all the artillery being complete in every detail, encloses a return [not present] of artillery, and points out that all the cannon below six-pounders "are in want of every Article."
Creator: Alexander, William, called Lord Stirling, 1726-1783et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Van Cortlandt, Pierre, 1721-1814
Date: 1776-03-18; 2022