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Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1778 November 11; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20006
Description: Letter detailing the destination of various stores. Suffering for want of forage; unless other methods are devised to procure it, the supplies must cease. Lazy conduct of wagoners who loiter on the road, with no one to call them to account.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Food supply; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Forage; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-11-11; 2022

Title: Johnston, Francis to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 8; Johnston, Francis to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21669
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene. Cross Roads, Chester Co. - Introducing Major Dick to his particular notice, and requesting as a personal favor that he may be given the late Colonel Sheriff's place in the county of Chester.; 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; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-08; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 22; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22051
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Difficulties as to money still continue. Concerning the locket for Mrs. Mitchell. What has become of Count d'Estaing? Never sanguine about his expedition against New York; thinks the first news of him will come from West Indies. Militia preparing to start at the earliest notice of his approach, with the President of the State at their head.; 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--Naval operations, French; Quartermasters; Militia; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-22; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 22; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22844
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Acknowledging favor of 20th inst., and thanking him for his congratulations on his safe return, and the success of the troops under his command. Will march his army to Warwick agreeable to directions.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-22; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 17; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20611
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Will carefully attend to every part of his letter of the 15th inst. Has directed Colonel Bond to parade his men at Easton on Tuesday. Has drawn on Colonel Pettit for £300,000. Asks him to put the matter of calling out the teams on a good footing with Governor Read. States his reasons for distrusting Mr. Van Vleck, and thinks on no account should he be allowed to enter New York and come out again. Has also some doubts of the Mr. Smith mentioned in Mr. Okely's letter.; 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; Finance, Personal--United States; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-17; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 27; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20724
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Has a number of wagons, but no money with which to repair them. Impossible to make any further contracts or to carry on the transportation; his debt amounting to one million pounds.; 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; Wagons; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-27; 2022

Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 11; Cox, John, 1731-1793 Extract of letter to...
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20762
Description: Letter acknowledging letter of 10th inst., which he laid before General Sullivan. General Sullivan's wishes concerning the pack-saddles. Easton.; 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; Quartermasters; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-11; 2022

Title: Whittelsey, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 8; Whittelsey, Charles to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24415
Description: Letter from Charles Whittelsey to Nathanael Greene. Providence - Directed by General Gates to write the exact hour the express sets off with a letter from him to His Excellency, General Washington. Colonel Bowen has given orders to fix expresses at twenty miles distance from Providence, in accordance with orders received.; 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; Whittelsey, Charles; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-08; 2022

Title: Otis, Samuel Allyne to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 6; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22080
Description: Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Setting forth what he has done as regards procuring vessels. Credit and cash both gone at present. Owners of vessels no opulent, so that cash must be advanced to get them to sea; also to get a supply of duck. Sends two silver cups by bearer, which Mr. Andrews bespoke before his death. Has lost within a few weeks his father, friend and wife. Advises putting a few stores on each vessel.; 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; Family life--18th century; Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-06; 2022

Title: Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 10; Otis and Henley to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22415
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Otis and Henley. A statement by Robert Craige, captain of the Friendship, sworn to before a Notary Public, protesting against the seizure and loss of his vessel by the ship Unicorn.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Otis and Henley, Messrs.; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-10; 2022

Title: Claiborne, Richard to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 6; Claiborne, Richard to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20134
Description: Letter from Richard Claiborne to Nathanael Greene. Results of consultation with Colonel Cox on the subject of bateau-men. Does not know where the stores are coming from; will be deposited at Sunbury as fast as they arrive.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Claiborne, Richard; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-06; 2022

Title: Gibson, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 31; Gibson, George, 1747-1791 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21419
Description: Letter from George Gibson to Nathanael Greene. Giving details of the route by which the Six Nations may pass undiscovered to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek or Choctaw Nations.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Cherokee Indians--History; Gibson, George; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-31; 2022

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 10; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20216
Description: Letter from Ephraim Bowen to Nathanael Greene. The bearer, Mr. Mitchell, leaves the brigade against the wishes of all the officers, as he wanted to go to headquarters to get his family from Long Island. Will send the pair of breeches and waistcoat as soon as they are finished.; 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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quartermasters; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-10; 2022

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 24; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20168
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Report of the ground from Scotch Plains to Quibbletown Gap. Thinks the military position a good one. Would be happy to view the ground with General Greene.; 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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-24; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 1; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22717
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Nathanael Greene. Council Chamber, Philadelphia - In answer to his letter can only say that Jordan has sworn to the particulars he mentioned. Mr. Mitchell's representation will have its due weight, if he thinks proper to make it in writing. Requests him by the desire of Council to send them an office transcript of the entry of these wagons into the public service and their discharge, and also attested copies of the certificates.; 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; Wagons; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-01; 2022

Title: Turner, P. to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 14; Turner, P. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22721
Description: Letter from Peter Turner to Nathanael Greene. Danbury - Duplicate of the above.; Copy of Mss_B_G83_967; 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; Horses; Turner, Peter, 1751-1822; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-14; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 27; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19768
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Favorable reports from Colonel Hay concerning forage and horses. Difficulty of getting in forage. Roads to Trenton and to North River must be repaired. Mr. Forman's and Colonel Hooper's inability to provide the required amount of forage. On the strength of a report that the enemy were preparing to cross over from Staten Island to Jersey, got ready for them, but they failed to materialize. Thinks they might attack Elizabethtown. Would like to have the Brigade Artillery.; 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--Artillery operations; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Forage; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-27; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 13; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20768
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Recommending to his notice Mr. Bond, who has been appointed to superintend the pack-horsemen. Mr. Bond honored by Governor Livingston with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the First Regiment in Sussex County, and with other important trusts.; 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; Horses; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-13; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Thomas Sickels, 1779 June 13; Sickels, Thomas from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22674
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Thomas Sickels. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging favor of 7th inst. The money he needed has gone on. Promises portmanteaus shall be forwarded. Will ascertain price of clothing. Wants omission rectified in his monthly return.; 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--Clothing and dress; Quartermasters; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Sickels, Thomas; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-13; 2022

Title: Traill, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 29; Traill, Robert to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22668
Description: Letter from Robert Traill to Nathanael Greene. Easton - By request of Colonel Hooper, informs him that 250 pack-saddles will be immediately sent to New Windsor.; 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; Traill, Robert; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-29; 2022