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Title: Kościuszko, Tadeusz to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 28; Kościuszko, Tadeusz, 1746-1817 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21603
Description: Letter from Tadeusz Kościuszko to Nathanael Greene. Recommending certain workers as the most active and honest, and therefore entitled to have the preference in the new arrangement. Has sent the Commander-in-chief the plans of Fort Putnam; desires his opinion.; 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; Kościuszko, Tadeusz, 1746-1817; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-28; 2022

Title: Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 31; Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22240
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Otis and Henley. Boston - Fifteen marquees ordered are in hand. Encloses return of their doings for month of May.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Otis and Henley, Messrs.; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-31; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21002
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Has been assisting General Sullivan at Pocono Point. In receipt of 4,000 from Colonel Pettit, which he has paid out. If well supplied with money, will coax the farmers out. Mr. Stewart's mistake, in ordering the magazine to Van Campen's, has caused great damage. Immediate need for tents.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1778 May 6; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25835
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for sending his thermometer and the Resolutions of Congress. Refers to the English Ministry's conduct towards Ireland. Trade with America and the West Indies not interrupted. Is learning French and attends the theatre.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Politics and Causes of Revolution; Social networks--18th century; Family life--18th century; Education--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Europe--Commerce--18th century; Commerce; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; French language--Grammar; West Indies--Commerce--United States; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-05-06; 2022

Title: Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 13; Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22201
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Otis and Henley. Boston - Informing him that certain casks were sent to Morgan Lewis by mistake instead of to Fishkill; therefore Colonel Lewis must be held accountable.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Otis and Henley, Messrs.; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-13; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1779 December 21; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24627
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Encloses bills on the Commissioners. Has heard nothing about the "Confederacy." Fears that she has met with the same fate as poor Lambert Wickes in the "Reprisal." Wishes to hear about Congress's orders for goods and his new relations' affairs.; 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--Political aspects; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-12-21; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 12; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21040
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Bearer of letter is Mr. Jacob Schank, who is the conductor of twelve teams of horses. Asks the General to review the teams in order to see how business is done in Hooper's district. Requests money, as without it he is unable to carryout the General's orders.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Horses; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-12; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 10; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22024
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Copy.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Family life--18th century; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-10; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 27; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20648
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Acknowledging letter of 25th inst. Report of pack-saddles and horses on hand, and the number of teams for hauling stores. Will send on Mrs. Greene's horses as soon as they come.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Horses; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-27; 2022

Title: Franklin, William to William Temple Franklin, 1776 June 13; Franklin, William, 1731-1813. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25108
Description: Letter from William Franklin to William Temple Franklin. Reproaches his son for not being more punctual in attending to his orders. Anxious to hear how his father is after his recent journey. Asks for his son to send him various newspapers from the evening post.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Family life--18th century; Education--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; American newspapers; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Pamphlets; American newspapers; Franklin, William, 1731-1813; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1776-06-13; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 31; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22421
Description: Letter from Thomas Paine to Nathanael Greene. Has stayed at home to avoid being asked questions, but hearing of General Greene's expected departure, must break his reserve by calling upon him that very day.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-31; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Mrs. Greene, 1779 May 16; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Mrs. Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20665
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper. Presenting his respectful compliments to Mrs. Greene and begging her acceptance of one keg of butter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Household supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Family life--18th century; Horses; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797
Date: 1779-05-16; 2022

Title: Howe, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 29; Howe, Robert to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20509
Description: Letter from Baxter Howe to Nathanael Greene. Drake House - The address pleases his brother officers; hopes it may have an effect on Congress. Doubtful as to the propriety of writing to General Gates; would like General Greene's (?) opinion. Reasons for not writing more: is d-d hungry, a little vexed and the paper is bad.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; 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; Howe, Baxter; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-29; 2022

Title: Hamilton, Alexander to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 23; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21453
Description: Letter from Alexander Hamilton to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - Orders from the General to send some pontoons from Fishkill for the use of the officers.; 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--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Military camps; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-23; 2022

Title: Hubbard, Nehemiah to Hon. H. Merchant, 1779 October 26; Hubbard, Nehemiah to Hon. H. Merchant
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21165
Description: Letter from Hubbard Nehemiah. Hartford - Acknowledging favor of August 31, concerning the removal of some public rod iron lying exposed at Danbury. Considers Mr. Merchant has behaved neither like a gentleman nor a Christian, but as he is a member of Congress, will forbear to make any remarks on his conduct.; 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--Social aspects; Hubbard, Nehemiah
Date: 1779-10-26; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 23; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21646
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Acknowledging his favor of the 17th inst. Difficult to separate provisions sent to French fleet from provisions sent to American army. Received the ,000, but would like the other ,000 to fully settle his accounts. Little dispute with some of the Justices tolerably well settled. Enclosing his first letter to the Governor, proposing a new mode of raising teams. Will be glad of any amendments.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-23; 2022

Title: Maxwell, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 24; Maxwell, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21584
Description: Letter from Timothy Matlack to Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - Expressing dissatisfaction n the part of Council at not receiving certified copies of the entries which they have demanded. Requests that they will be sent without delay. Rough draft of letter from Charles Pettit to Mr. Matlack. Expressing surprise that any part of his conduct has merited such language. To avoid controversy, sends the enclosed extracts. Forbears any farther remarks on the implied charges in Mr. Matlack's letter.; 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; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Maxwell, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-24; 2022

Title: Franklin, William to William Temple Franklin, 1776 June 3; Franklin, William, 1731-1813. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25024
Description: Letter from William Franklin to William Temple Franklin. Reproves his son for imprudent spending of his allowance. Is glad to hear of his father's safe return; would be glad to hear that he had resolved to quit all public business. Requests several copies of pamphlet "Strictures on Common Sense." [True Interest of America Impartially Stated, in certain Strictures, on a Pamphlet entitled Common Sense. By an American (Charles Inglis), Philadelphia, 1776.]; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Politics and Causes of Revolution; Social networks--18th century; Family life--18th century; Education--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; American newspapers; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Pamphlets; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Causes; Franklin, William, 1731-1813; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1776-06-03; 2022

Title: Bayard, John Bubenheim to David Rittenhouse, 1780 September 23; Bayard, John Bubenheim, 1738-1807. PrDS to David Rittenhouse, 1732-1796
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12684
Description: Order to pay Thomas Paine. On reverse: Receipts to David Rittenhouse; Contains transcript of letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Receipts (Acknowledgments); Bayard, John Bubenheim, 1738-1807; Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796
Date: 1780-09-23; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 12; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20568
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - The people tickled by the enclosed address, returned in pretty good humor. Twenty boats completed and launched, which will arrive at Trenton on Monday next. Number of boards at Minisink. Will send candlesticks to Mr. Thompson next week.; 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; Forage; Military camps; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-12; 2022