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Title: Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray) to William Temple Franklin, 1781 November 20; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray), 1760-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26993
Description: Letter from Jacques-Donatien Leray de Chaumont to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to call at the office of the Gazette de France and get several copies of the paper containing an account of the victory over Lord Cornwallis, which Dr. Franklin wishes to send to Madrid.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Armed Forces--Officers; Gazettes; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray), 1760-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-11-20; 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: Page, Mann to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 September 23; Page, Mann. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16278
Description: Letter that brings news of defeat of Burgoyne at Saratoga.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Media; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Saratoga Campaign, N.Y., 1777
Date: 1777-09-23; 2021

Title: Adams, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 January 18; Adams, John, 1735-1826. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24958
Description: Letter from John Adams to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for news about the situation in America. takes the hand bill to be a pure fabrication to frighten Gen. Sir Henry Clinton, Gen. Lord Cornwallis and Gen. Alexander Leslie. Is obliged to him for form of bill book and explanation as to how to use it. The States Generals have resolved to grant letters of marque. Alludes to the threatened coalition of European powers against England.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Media; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Armed Forces--Officers; Adams, John, 1735-1826; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-01-18; 2022

Title: Mazzei, Philip to Thomas Jefferson, 1780 March 2; No. 929 Philip Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson
Identifier(s): text:353667
Description: Mentions that Mazzei met with Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin and others, recommends the marquis de Lafayette, who delivers the letter, and relates several anecdotes about the latter on the eve of his departure for America; transmits intelligence about the movements of [Adm. George Brydges] Rodney's fleet and about the departure of French troops for America; discusses financial matters, requests financial assistance, and suggests that Jefferson send a cargo of tobacco to Italy.; "2nd Copy"
Creator: Mazzei, Filippo, 1730-1816et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Military intelligence; Admiralty--Great Britain; Tobacco; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792
Date: 1780-03-02; 2023

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 20; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20021
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Amount of grain forwarded. Sorry to learn from Colonel Finnie of Virginia, that their bay is full of the enemy's cruisers, which prevents him from sending any of the forage to the Head of the Elk. Has written to Colonel Pettit to suggest to the Committee of Congress the advisability of clearing the bay. Rumor from Congress of some foreign intelligence of great importance raised the valuation of money, but only for the moment. Hopes the publication of the good news will add to the money's value.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Forage; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-20; 2022

Title: Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 31; Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20275
Description: Letter from Thomas Chase to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing account and returns for the month of May. Detailing the reasons for employing certain artificers, boatmen, etc. Mr. Hewes' just claim to a British schooner, captured when the enemy evacuated Boston. Accounts of Mr. Pynchon. High prices of teams; depreciation of money accounts for it.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Chase, Thomas; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-31; 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: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1781 November 26; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27243
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Fears he may become stupid owing to the depressing effect of the climate. Joseph Mayo finds Brussels more agreeable. Has not yet presented his letter of introduction to M. Grand de La Chaise. Remarks on Cornwallis's surrender.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-11-26; 2022

Title: Lee, Richard Henry to Thomas Paine, 1777 July 13; Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794. ALS to Thomas Paine
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16303
Description: Letter from Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Paine. Lee relays his thoughts on William Howe's recent actions as described by Paine in an earlier letter. Lee then writes about happenings in Congress.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; 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; 1775-1783--Influence--Congresses; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814
Date: 1777-07-13; 2021

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 3; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19931
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing returns of the damage done by the enemy in Jersey. Amount of hay in different towns; where he ordered it to be sent; did not want to leave it exposed to the enemy. Glad that General Maxwell's brigade is marching to take post at Westfield. Difficulty in procuring forage for General Sullivan's Troops.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Forage; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-03; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1775 July 10; Washington, George (1732-1799). ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16546
Description: Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee. Situation of the army besieging Boston: "between you and me I think we are in an exceeding dangerous situation, as our numbers are not much larger than we suppose, from the best accts. we are able to get, those of the Enemy to be."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Military camps; 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. Declaration of Independence--Signers
Date: 1775-07-10; 2021

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: Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 19; Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21292
Description: Letter from Robert Forsyth to Nathanael Greene. Williamsburg - Enemy, after burning Suffolk, retired toward Portsmouth, destroying everything before them. Helpless situation of Virginia; very few arms and accoutrements. Militia ordered to various cities; all hands to be full of fight. Enemy say publicly that their next move will be on Hampton; will push then as far as Baltimore, destroying all before them. Information gathered from one of "our" men who escaped from a British schooner. Pressed on all sides for his services; thinks he will join General Nelson for the present; has expectations of an appointment under Colonel Wadsworth. Will render Colonel Firmin all assistance possible.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Forsyth, Robert; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-19; 2022

Title: Lee, Richard Henry to [Thomas Jefferson], 1779 March 15; B J35.x9. Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794. Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16737
Description: A transcription of a letter from Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson. Lee apologizes for not procuring and sending Jefferson, "the song and receipt". Lee relays that he has lost his and has contacted Richard Peters and Alice Lee Shippen about procuring them. Lee enclosed a set of papers and proceedings by Congress, Observations on the American Revolution, with the letter. Lee reflects on the war's impact on Europe and his belief that Britain will not relent and that they intend to do another campaign. Due to the probability of another campaign, Lee writes to Jefferson that strengthening the Continental Army must be a focus.; Recipient's copy at the Library of Congress, this is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Peters, Richard, 1743-1828; Shippen, Alice Lee, 1736-1817; United States. Continental Congress
Date: 1779-03-15; 2022

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 26; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20229
Description: Letter from Ephraim Bowen to Nathanael Greene informing him of the evacuation of the island by the British army on the previous Monday night. General Gates landed on Tuesday morning and marched into the town with great regularity and good order. English left hay, straw, wood and coal behind - no other stores. Promises him a pair of English blankets.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Military camps; Quartermasters; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-26; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 19; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene, Henry Hollingsworth to Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22451
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Enclosing a copy of Colonel Hollingsworth's letter announcing the appearance of the enemy in the bay, the landing of three or four thousand men at Portsmouth on their march to Williamsburg, and fourteen sail lying under New Point Comfort. Explains away a certain phrase in his letter which General Greene took offense at. Desires Mrs. Greene's instructions as to the locket. Hopes of getting money from the Treasury.; 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--British forces; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Hollingsworth, H. (Henry), 1737-1803; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1779-05-19; 2022

Title: Page, John to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 July 10; Page, John, 1744-1808. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16471
Description: Letter from John Page to Richard Henry Lee. Congratulations on departure of British from Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns
Date: 1778-07-10; 2021

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 March 30; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24881
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. State of public affairs in America. Party spirit and jealousy still prevail. The Southern army under Gen. Nathanael Greene in a much better situation since the action with Gen. Lord Cornwallis. Requests for sets of crayons to be sent him by Capt. Darby of the ship "Hope."; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-03-30; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1781 May 5; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26201
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Is happy to learn that Col. Banastre Tarleton has been defeated; has heard a report of the capture of Gen. Benedict Arnold. Wishes to know what the French and the allies in general are doing now.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-05-05; 2022