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Title: Deane, Silas to Charles-Henri-Theodat, comte d'Estaing, 1779 August 14; No. 1863 Silas Deane to Charles-Henri-Theodat, comte d'Estaing
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:884
Description: Congratulates him on the success of the army and fleet under his command [in the West Indies]; introduces a French captain formerly in the service of South Carolina who wishes to join his countrymen.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Deane, Silas, 1737-1789et al
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American
Date: 1779-08-14; 2021

Title: Alexander, Charles to John Mitchell, 1776 March 13; No. 1815 Charles Alexander to John Mitchell
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1001
Description: Order to deliver "Rations of Provisions of all Species and Rum" for the armed vessel Chatham; [on verso]: receipt for same.; Printed form; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Alexander, Charleset al
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; Operational rations (Military supplies)
Date: 1776-03-13; 2021

Title: Washington George to Robert Morris, 1776 December 14; No. 1573 George Washington to Robert Morris
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:933
Description: Informs him that in order to cooperate with Morris's endeavor to save the frigate Delaware, Washington will send a party to Philadelphia to convey the vessel out of the river.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American
Date: 1776-12-14; 2021

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to George Olney, 1779 May 10; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to George Olney
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20148
Description: Letter acknowledging letter with returns and enclosures. Mr. Timmins embarked on ship bout for New York. General Gates is with him (Bowen). Pestered for money from every quarter. Little matters of business.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-; Olney, George
Date: 1779-05-10; 2022

Title: Buchanan, Matthew to the Pennsylvania Committee of Safety, 1776 March 12; No. 130 Matthew Buchanan to the Pennsylvania Committee of Safety
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:677
Description: Petition by one "bred to the Sea Service" for appointment as a lieutenant "to attend the Fire Rafts, or to serve in the Floating Battery"; includes his record of maritime experience.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Buchanan, Matthewet al
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Date: 1776-03-12; 2021

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Clement Biddle, 1779 February 26
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7263
Description: Letter from Nathaniel Greene to Clement Biddle about the Navy, orders for sending in monthly returns, and congratulations on James Hutchinson's marriage.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Hutchinson, James, 1752-1793; Biddle, Rebekah Cornell
Date: 1779-02-26; 2022

Title: MacCreery, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 July 19; MacCreery, William. to William Temple Franklin.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26581
Description: Letter from William MacCreery to William Temple Franklin. Is on board the Continental brig "Active," which came from Nantes to sail with the convoy bound for the West Indies. Three warships and a cutter are with the convoy. A signal has just been put out for the fleet to get ready to sail.; 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--Naval operations, American; West Indies--Commerce--United States; MacCreery, William; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-07-19; 2022

Title: Le Veillard, Louis Guillaume to William Temple Franklin, 1781 March 26; Le Veillard, Louis. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25376
Description: Letter from Louis Guillaume Le Veillard to William Temple Franklin. Sails to-day on the "Marquis Lafayette" for Philadelphia, under escort of the "Alliance," with six or seven American vessels.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; International trade--18th century; Warships--United States; Le Veillard, Louis Guillaume, 1733-1794; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-03-26; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1782 April 4; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26585
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Asks for a blank warrant which he can fill in with his son's name, to secure the latter's advancement in the American navy. He is baptised Josiah Williams, and is now in his sixth year. Mentions the popular desire in England for peace.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; Sailors; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign public opinion, British--Sources; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-04-04; 2022

Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 16; Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20807
Description: Letter from John Cox to Nathanael Greene. Bloomsbury - Just honored with his favor of that morning and sends the horse by bearer. Congress has received some very interesting intelligence, which is affected to be kept a profound secret. Many conjectures as to its nature. Has had a considerable effect in reducing prices. Pennsylvania's tax bill under consideration. Report of five or six of the enemy's armed vessels being carried into Chesapeake bay by two Continental frigates. Intelligence received that the schooner Hunter Has brought in a prize.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; 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; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-16; 2022

Title: Wharton, Joseph to William Temple Franklin, 1779 April 25; Wharton, Joseph, 1734-1816. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25819
Description: Letter from Joseph Wharton to William Temple Franklin requesting that he thank Mr. Franklin for his most friendly and acceptable letter. Could then use Dr. Franklin's letter of introduction to Capt. Pierre Landais. Inquires if the "Alliance" will not return to Brest from Nantes to convoy the American vessels, 13 in number.; 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--Naval operations, American; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Warships--United States; Wharton, Joseph, 1734-1816; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-04-25; 2022

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 January 25; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24635
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. Considers the Resolve of Congress of Aug. 11, 1778, sufficient authority for the discharge of his claim against the United States; Captain John Green lost his vessel through the carelessness of his pilot; offers to take dispatches to America when he leaves with Captain Thomas Bell.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; Sailors; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-01-25; 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