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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

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: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1780 October 31; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25546
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Great desire to know the true story of Gen. Horatio Gates's defeat. Wishes to know of any vessel sailing for his port as he has letters to send.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-10-31; 2022

Title: MacCreery, William to William Temple Franklin, 1780 September 1; MacCreery, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24963
Description: Letter from William MacCreery to William Temple Franklin. Hastens to announces Gen. Sir Henry Clinton's defeat in Jersey by General Washington.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Armed Forces--Officers; MacCreery, William; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-09-01; 2022

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 October 3; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25908
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. Latest events of the war. Gen. Lord Cornwallis strongly entrenched and currently besieged at Yorktown by land and sea; the English fleet returned to New York badly battered; report of a bloody battle in South Carolina between Gen. Nathanael Greene's army and the British. Mentions the English killed, wounded, and prisoners to be above a thousand.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; 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; Armed Forces--Officers; Siege warfare; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-10-03; 2022

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 September 8; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25201
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. Arrival of American vessels with despatches. The American army is increasing rapidly. Gen. Horatio Gates, on his march to Carolina, had collected an army of three thousand before these vessels left. The crew and officers of the vessel detained here have not yet received their wages and prize-money from M. Le Ray de Chaumont. His management a mere fizzle and deception.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-09-08; 2022

Title: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 November 2; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24947
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. Thanking him for his letter and the extract from the Pennsylvania Gazette; when the information about Gen. Horatio Gates is received, he requests that it be sent to him as soon as possible.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Gazettes; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-11-02; 2022

Title: Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 24; Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21320
Description: Letter from Moore Furman to Nathanael Greene. Trenton - Has received a summons (a copy of which is given) to appear before the Council. Major Gordon quits the department on the 1st of March; also his best clerk. What's to be done? River now impassable; until it opens, intends dismissing teams. Not twenty barrels of provisions to send on.; 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--Campaigns; Quartermasters; Furman, Moore; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-24; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Miscellaneous list; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Miscellaneous list
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23945
Description: Copy of above document.; Copy of Mss_B_G83_1304; 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; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-03-03; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 September 23; Washington, George (1732-1799). ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16522
Description: Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee. "The designs of the Enemy, to me, are mysterious -- indeed totally incomprehensible..."; 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: 1778-09-23; 2021

Title: Trumbell, Jonathan to Jabez Huntington, 1777 November 7; No. 2427 Jonathan Trumbull to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:622
Description: Cites an extract of a letter from General Washington of 26 Oct. regarding the British and Hessian attack on Forts Mifflin and Mercer on the Delaware River and an extract of a letter from Col. [Jesse] Root of 7 Nov. regarding a rumor that the British were prisoners in Philadelphia, and requests his opinion about encouraging volunteers to join a proposed expedition against New York.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--German mercenaries; Recruiting and enlistment; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Root, Jesse, 1736-1822; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1777-11-07; 2021

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 September 27; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20223
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 26th inst. Urging him to employ every person he can muster to aid in getting the boats ready. Will engage the artillery artificers to assist in the business.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Artillery operations; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-09-27; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to John Sullivan, 1779 June 21; Sullivan, John from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23091
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to John Sullivan. Smith's Tavern - Speaking of the great hopes placed in the expedition directed by General Sullivan; has done everything, therefore, in his power to give dispatch and success to his measures; has General Sullivan's glory and honor very much at heart. Nothing new. General Clinton at King's Ferry. Good news from southward likely to prove untrue.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-21; 2022

Title: Varnum, James M. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 13; Varnum, James M. (James Mitchell), 1748-1789 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23117
Description: Letter from James M. Varnum to Nathanael Greene. Warwick - Announcing the removal of Mr. Mitchell and the installation of Captain Tew as quartermaster. Enemy in Rhode Island have been short of provisions. Act passed by General Assembly concerning impressment of articles for the army. General Sullivan very angry. Most of the posts without wood or forage. Warren and Bristol supplied in currency of no estimation. Wood .00 a cord; other things in proportion. Wishes to know intention of Congress concerning his application for dismissal from the service. Mrs. Varnum well; his brigade in perfect health.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; Forage; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Impressment; Varnum, James M. (James Mitchell), 1748-1789; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-13; 2022

Title: Stewart, Walter to Nathanael Greene, 1778 January 4; Stewart, Walter to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22654
Description: Letter from Walter Stewart to Nathanael Greene. Fredericksburg - Recounting his journey with Colonel Ball of 300 miles in five weeks, and the kindness and hospitality of their friends en route, as well as in Virginia. Unhappy situation of the people for want of bread. Enormous cost of wheat and pork. Disappointed to find the money of as little value as at Philadelphia. Fears for another campaign. People chagrined that a much severer sentence was not passed on General Lee. The gentlemen of Virginia exasperated against R. H. Lee. Compliments to Mrs. Greene; hopes his and their lottery tickets will be successful as it is really necessary. Expects to shake him by the hand the beginning of March.; 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--Campaigns; Operational rations (Military supplies); United States. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Stewart, Walter, 1756-1796; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-01-04; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 8; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20580
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper. Easton - Acknowledging letter of 5th inst. Has received General Sullivan's orders to send 100 teams to Wyoming. Teams now on the way and the whole army likely to reach Easton by the following Friday. Fears only the want of flour and horse feed, which cannot be had without money.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Forage; Military camps; Horses; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1779-10-08; 2022

Title: Cadwalader, Lambert to Samuel Meredith, 1779 October 5
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1417
Description: Letter from Lambert Cadwalader to Samuel Meredith. Cadwalader mentions real estate and the economy, Meredith's privateering, and discusses current events of the war in Georgia and England. He also congratulates the birth of Meredith's son and relays information on his family's health.; Numerous mathematical equations are scribbled on the last page.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Real property--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Maps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; Women--History--18th century; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Cadwalader, Thomas, 1707 or 1708-1779; Estaing, Charles Henri, comte d', 1729-1794; Major Harry Gordon; Meredith Cadwalader, Margaret
Date: 1779-10-05; 2021

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 19; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23893
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters, Middlebrook - Enclosing a letter from General Sullivan, with the several papers to which he refers. Difficulties arising from deficiency of wagons, tents, etc., in General Greene's department will claim the earliest notice. Asking for General Sullivan's letter and the return of the New Hampshire Regiment.; 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; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Military camps; Wagons; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1792; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-19; 2022

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: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 4; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23213
Description: Letter from George Washington to Nathanael Greene. Middlebrook - Having already explained the plan of the western expedition against the Indians of the Six Nations, now informs him that General Sullivan is appointed to the command of the expedition, and desires that he will be ready, to enable him to make a general movement of the army. General Greene knows the urgent motives to a speedy movement.; 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--Campaigns; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1790; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-04; 2022