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Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 14; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22539
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Enclosing copy of letter from Gov. Johnson, of Maryland. Thinks it unlikely that the enemy intend to come up the bay. Articles sent to Colonel Hooper.; 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--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-14; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Nathanael Greene, 1781 September 10; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. ALS to Nathaniel Greene, 1740-1786
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12689
Description: Letter from Thomas Paine to Nathanael Greene about his return to America with Henry Laurens. He describes his travels, including references to bringing money and supplies for the war back to the States. Paine expresses his appreciation for Greene assistance in this venture. The letter concludes with Paine's description of British Naval movements.; Contains transcript of letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Economy; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign opinion, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; International travel; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1781-09-10; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 22; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21962
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Enclosing a letter from Mr. Ross to Colonel Cox. Arrival of Captain Cunninghams in 14 days from Martinique. Count d'Estaing lies in Port Royal, the British fleet being at present superior; but he expects further reinforcements.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-22; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 30; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22304
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Has paid Messrs. Otis and Henly's draft; money just dribbles in from Treasury. Sends him by a kind of stealth 8,000. Other demands on him. Has asked Board of War for an immediate advance of ,000,000; need of constant applications. Rumor of a battle in the British Channel. Admiral Gambin in the Ardentsunk with colors flying; rest of British fleet scattered and taking shelter in different ports. Another reported rich prize sent in by Captain Geddis. Nothing further heard of Count d'Estaing.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; Forage; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-30; 2022

Title: Keugh, Lieutenant William, Report of British Officer to His Majesty from Camp at Germantown, September 28, 1777; Keugh, Lieutenant William, Report of British Officer to His Majesty from Camp at German Town 28th of Septemr. 1777
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:17074
Description: The account is a report by Lieutenant William Keugh, Adjutant of His Majesty's 44th Regiment of Foot to General of the Army James Abercrombie, his commanding officer. The account describes the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolution from the Battle of Brandywine to the Battle of Germantown, including the Paoli Massacre. Due to Keugh's position as Adjutant, or staff officer, the account includes information regarding the movements of supply trains and artillery, not just the conduct of the battle. Also mentioned are the British landings at Head of Elk, Maryland, as well as a partial list of British casualties during the campaign. Though the account is dated September 28, 1777, Keugh references in the text that it was written over a period of several days, concluding on October 7, 1777, just three days after the conclusion of the Battle of Germantown.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Artillery operations; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; New York (State)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Brandywine, Battle of, Pa., 1777; Germantown, Battle of, Philadelphia, Pa., 1777; Paoli Massacre, 1777; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Military history; Hessians; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--German mercenaries; War casualties; Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795; Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1729-1807; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814; Knyphausen, Wilhelm, Baron von; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796; United States. Continental Army; Great Britain. Army; Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III)
Date: 1777-09-28; 2022

Title: Documents, 1728-1816, relating to the province of Pennsylvania and to the American Revolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:17081
Description: This volume contains documents that relate to the government of Pennsylvania. The volume begins with a proclamation from 1728 and contains a range of proclamations from the Seven Years' War, before ending with a series of proclamations from the 1770s and 1780s. Although there are some lists and petitions and orders in the volume, almost all of the documents are official government proclamations, often from the governor. The Revolutionary era documents are more diverse. In addition to official government documents, such as militia instructions, the volume contains manuscript copies of letters and essays intended for print, as well as private correspondence and messages from other colonies. Documents related to the American Revolution include: To the King's most Excellent Majesty The humble address and representatives of his loyal subjects to the Delegates of the Inhabitants of Georgia: Petition from the Georgia Commons House of Assembly to the king to withdraw troops and fleets from our shores.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Resistance to Great Britain: Letter from the Committee of correspondence of the province of Massachusetts Bay to the Committee of correspondence in the province of Pennsylvania. Mentions an act passed by the British Parliament "therein mentioned the landing and discharging, lading or shipping of goods Wares and merchandise at the Town within the Harbour of Boston in the Province of Massachusetts Bay in North America". Letter is addressed to Joseph Galloway, Speaker of the House of Representatives in Pennsylvania. Letter is signed by Samuel Adams, Thomas Cushing and others.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Purviance Jr., Samuel to William Bradford, 1774 June 28: Letter from Samuel Purviance jr. to William Bradford. Mentions that the delegates from their general congress have been authorized to address the other colonies. Also mentions securing travel for some people to Philadelphia.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Coffin, Nathaniel to John Paterson, 1775 April 20: Letter from Nathaniel Coffin to John Paterson.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Burd, Edward to James Burd, 1775 August 12: Letter from Edward Burd to James Burd. Mentions that Col. Thompson had not been dispatched by the Congress.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Circular to the Field Officers of the Battalions -- Philadelphia and County of Bucks: Circular to the Field Officers of the Battalions of Philadelphia and Bucks County.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution in Relation to British Hostilities: Draft of Resolution in Relation to British Hostilities. "Whereas the british nation, through great corruption of manners... both private and public have found all honest resources insufficient to supply their excessive luxury." Mentions armed plunderers thieving and burning houses.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution Recommending Citizens to Quit Boston: Draft of resolution recommending citizens to quit Boston. Mentions the presence of a British military force in Boston.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution Empowering General Washington to Raise an Army: Draft of resolution empowering General Washington to raise an Army. Mentions the medical arrangement for the American Armies.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Circular letter from Thomas Wharton, Jr., 1777 August 28: President of the Supreme executive council of Pennsylvania, in reference to disarming the loyalists.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; To his excellency George Washington, Gen Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America: Congratulatory address to General Washington by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Account of the Capture of the British Ship General Monk: Account of the capture of the British ship the General Monk by the Hyder Alley. Mentions other Merchant ships.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Whereas it is expedient for the purpose of opening a commercial intercourse with the inhabitants of the United States of America: Act of Parliament for opening commercial intercourse with the United States.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; At a committee of the West India Planters and Merchants held the 6th February 1784: Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants. Mentions the sugar colonies in South America.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants: Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants. Mentions the sugar colonies in South America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; Waging the War; American loyalists; Circular letters; Correspondence; Economics--History--18th century; Education--18th century; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); International trade--18th century; Merchants--Great Britain--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.; Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803; Cushing, Thomas, 1725-1788; Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803; Burd, Edward, 1751-1833; Burd, James, 1726-1793; Coffin, Nathaniel; Paterson, John; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792; Wedderburn, Alexander; Purviance, Samuel, Jr., active 1774-1788; Bradford, William, 1719-1791; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Wharton Jr., Thomas, 1730-1782; Wythe, George, 1726-1806; Great Britain. Parliament; Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III); Pennsylvania Committee of Correspondence; Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council; United States. Continental Congress; United States. Continental Army; University of the State of Pennsylvania
Date: 1728-1819;undated; 2022

Title: Journal of the operations of the American War
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15245
Description: A first hand narrative of the early years of the American Revolution written by Thomas Sullivan, an Irish-born sergeant serving with the British 49th Regiment of Foot. In polished prose, Sullivan describes the events from his arrival in North America just prior to the Battle of Bunker Hill through his participation in the Long Island, Philadelphia, and New Jersey Campaigns. Among the engagements described are Bunker Hill, Long Island, White Plains, Brandywine, Germantown, and Red Bank, but he reports as well on events that he did not personally witness, drawing liberally upon published sources to fill out his narrative. Two pieces of correspondence detailing these "lifted" accounts are included at the end of the collection. Such events described include the battle of Lexington and Monmouth. Also included are various ledgers detailing the supply of food rations, weapon and ammunition as well as approximations of the deaths and casualties of British and American soldiers. The diary also has a section beginning on page 404 entitled "The Author makes his escape from the English, and Returns back to Philadelphia" wherein he discusses his various reasons for deserting the British army, and likewise documents the travels his wife and himself made to get to Philadelphia in June of 1788. "Seeing American under arms," he wrote, and seeing that the Americans "were striving to throw off the Yoke, under which my native country sunk for many years..." After traveling to White Plains to work as steward to Nathanael Greene, the "diary" ends abruptly with the entry for July 28, 1778.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, German; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Artillery operations; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Cavalry operations; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; Military deserters--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Desertions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Finance, Personal--United States; Brandywine, Battle of, Pa., 1777; Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775; Germantown, Battle of, Philadelphia, Pa., 1777; Long Island, Battle of, New York, N.Y., 1776; Monmouth, Battle of, Freehold, N.J., 1778; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Red Bank, Battle of, N.J., 1777; White Plains, Battle of, White Plains, N.Y., 1776; Military history; War and families; Quartermasters; Food supply; Operational rations (Military supplies); Military camps; Soldiers--Billeting; Siege warfare; War casualties; Dragoons; Hessians; Logistics; Taxation; Sullivan, Thomas, 1755-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Washington, George, 1732-1799; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-1779; 2022