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Title: Alexander, Alexander John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 July 26; Alexander, Alexander John. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26236
Description: Letter from Alexander John Alexander to William Temple Franklin. Has just arrived at his destination after a very long voyage from Paris. Heard reports in the English islands about battles in which the Americans were defeated; does not credit such reports.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Alexander, Alexander; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-07-26; 2022

Title: Mifflin, Thomas to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 November 12; Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16500
Description: Letter from Thomas Mifflin to Richard Henry Lee.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns
Date: 1777-11-12; 2021

Title: Colonel Parker to George Weedon, 1777 January 24
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1617
Description: Letter from Colonel Parker to General George Weedon detailing a battle in New Jersey. Included is a detailed account of a fight on the road leading from Brunswick landing to Woodbridge. Colonel Parker's superior officer, Colonel Buckner, left on horseback as soon as firing began, and riding four miles to his quarters, announced that all was lost. By this desertion Colonel Parker was forced to draw off his troops, none being wounded and only two taken. English loss nearly one hundred killed and wounded. Charges Colonel Mordecai Buckner with cowardice.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; New Jersey--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Desertions; Cadwalader, John, 1742-1786; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Freeman, Nathaniel 1741-1827; Buckner, Mordecai
Date: 1777-01-24; 2021

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 12; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23184
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Millstone - Will march from Easton for Wyoming the 20th inst. Wishes to know if certain articles will be ready for the expedition. Not yet in receipt of inkstands.; 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; Quartermasters; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1790; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-12; 2022

Title: Petrie, Samuel to William Temple Franklin, 1779 December 31; Petrie, Samuel. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25754
Description: Letter from Samuel Petrie to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to procure the release on parole of Geo. Taylor, Lieutenant of the British privateer "Chance," in prison at Bayonne; also of John Craig a passenger on the ship "Matty" of Glasgow.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Armed Forces--Officers; Petrie, Samuel; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-12-31; 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 Nathanael Greene 1779 February 6_2; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20744
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Enclosing extracts of several letters, to show the orders he has received and the measures he has pursued. Has raised 48 teams on a contract for three months to carry on the flour mentioned in these letters. Acknowledging his letters of 23rd and 28th ult., glad General Greene approves of his candid reports. Will have his accounts to January 1 completed before the end of the month. Must ask for money, however, to complete his present contracts, so begs him to send 0,000 by the bearer, Mr. Strouse. Can procure pack-saddles. "Has grown monstrous fat by Mrs. Greene eating and drinking his health."; Copy of Mss_b_G83_250; 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. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Forage; ; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-06; 2022

Title: Nelson, Thomas, Jr. to George Washington, 1777 December 19
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1595
Description: Letter from General Thomas Nelson, Jr. to General George Weedon.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--French forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814
Date: 1777-12-19; 2021

Title: Wade, Francis to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 28; Wade, Francis to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22618
Description: Letter from Francis Wade to Nathanael Greene. Wilmington - Acknowledging his favor of the 18th, also the books of certificates; the latter have caused a general alarm, preventing the people from coming in and settling their accounts; using every exertion to make the people take them. Unless money is provided, all supplies for the opening of the campaign will fall short. Lack of provisions for men and forage for horses at nearly all the posts that have been forwarding supplies for the army. For this reason has been obliged to let most of the teams withdraw from the service.; 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; Quartermasters; Forage; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Wade, Francis; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-28; 2022

Title: Jones, John Paul to William Temple Franklin, 1778 October 28; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25711
Description: Letter from John Paul Jones to William Temple Franklin. Considers M. Le Ray de Chaumont's plan to buy a frigate or corvette to be commanded by him (Jones) would require too much time and negotiation. Has seen Mr. Joseph P. Whitall who is at Brest and who saw the "Indian" at Amsterdam, which could be armed and sail in two weeks. Declares M. Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine has wronged him. Hopes he will be given command of the "Indian" and that M. de Sartine will give him credentials and testimonials to justify him before Congress and his friends. Has many enemies, as no man in the Navy has pursued the same line of service as himself.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Warships--United States; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-10-28; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 December 13; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25979
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Was obliged to leave Madrid and come to Cadiz on account of his health. Intends soon to embark for America; will make his head-quarters at Philadelphia. Comments on Cornwallis's surrender and its effect on England.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; International Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; International travel; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-12-13; 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: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 18; Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21147
Description: Letter from John Cox to Nathanael Greene. Bloomsbury - Enclosing invoice of stores going and gone. Amount of supplies furnished by Colonel Mitchell. Colonel Davis writes of the scarcity of forage. Wages of boatmen engaged by Colonel Morgan. Boats cannot proceed up the river without a sufficient guard to defend them and there is not a soldier there for that purpose. Asks for advice about horses sent to Mr. Furman who has no forage for them. Road to be opened across the great swamp to Wyoming. Fears that unless spirited measures are taken the populace are likely to think the Staff department composed of rascals. Maj. Blodget weather-bound at Bloomsbury, diverting the ladies on the spinet.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-18; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 March 2; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24433
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. In the list submitted to him, if the articles are wholly designed for such troops as may proceed by way of Wyoming, thinks the quantity too great; but if they are part of the general provisions for the use of the army, they might as well be purchased on tolerably good terms.; 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; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1789; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-03-02; 2022

Title: Ingersoll, Jared to William Temple Franklin, 1780 July 23; Ingersoll, Jared. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24620
Description: Letter from Jared Ingersoll to William Temple Franklin. Asks that his library be forwarded to him. Mentions the French fleet arrived at Newport with preparations for an attempt against the British; Admiral Samuel Graves is at New York.; 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; Commerce; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Ingersoll, Jared, 1749-1822; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-07-23; 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: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to Richard Henry Lee, 1779 December 13; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16509
Description: Letter from Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Richard Henry Lee.; 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--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign opinion, French
Date: 1779-12-13; 2021

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: Olney, George to John Mitchell, 1779 November 29; Olney, George to John Mitchell
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22019
Description: Letter from George Olney to John Mitchell. Morristown - Acknowledging in General Greene's name the favor of 22d inst., and thanking him for the sugar and tea. Informs him that Colonel Cox and Colonel Pettit will do everything to furnish him with money. General Greene constantly engaged in fixing upon the ground to hut the army. When this is settled he will make a full representation to Congress of the department's distresses, and demand relief. Gives him leave to keep Captain Sadler's company of artificers.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Quartermasters; Olney, George; Mitchell, John
Date: 1779-11-29; 2022