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Title: Ford, Foreman James to Udny Hay, 1779 January 8; Ford, Foreman James to Udny Hay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21261
Description: Letter from Foreman James Ford to Udny Hay. Fishkill - A petition from James Ford and the men under him to the Colonel, begging that he will use his influence to raise their wages; they cannot support their families on their pay, the price of everything being so high.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Ford, Foreman James; Hay, Udny
Date: 1779-01-08; 2022

Title: Patton, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 27; Patton, Robert to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21989
Description: Letter from Robert Patton to Nathanael Greene. Lebanon - Enclosing one of a book of certificates; has settled with the greater part of his workmen. What records he makes when he gives a certificate. Books will be ready for settlement by the 10th of March. Impossible for him to set out for Philadelphia without cash; prays him to write Colonel Pettit to send some.; 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; Patton, Robert; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-27; 2022

Title: Hooper, Robert Lettis Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 15; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20820
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Acknowledging favor of 13th inst. by Colonel Bond. Difficulty in subsisting the pack-horses and in procuring horse-drivers. Has not ten dollars in the bank. Has completed preparations for the Indian expedition, except the pack-horsemen, which he cannot raise for want of money. Business of calling out private teams. Has sent keg of butter to Mrs. Greene and one to Mrs. Biddle.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Operational rations (Military supplies); Horses; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-15; 2022

Title: Hamilton, Alexander to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 7; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21398
Description: Letter from Alexander Hamilton to Nathanael Greene. Headquarters - It is determined that General Duportail and himself shall go to Count d'Estaing. Four horses will be necessary; therefore asks for an order on the person at New Windsor who provides horses for General Greene.; 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; Military camps; Horses; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-07; 2022

Title: Pickering, Timothy to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 2; Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22171
Description: Letter from Timothy Pickering to Nathanael Greene. War Office - Opinion of the Board that all clothing in Mr. Otis' hands should be reserved for the military part of the army.; 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--Clothing and dress; Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-02; 2022

Title: Knox, Henry to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 13; Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21681
Description: Letter from Henry Knox to Nathanael Greene. West Point - The desire of His Excellency that the preparations of the five ships at New London shall be stopped. Mentions the matter so that he (Knox) may send such orders to Mr. Hubbard as he thinks proper. Asks for news of winter quarters.; 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--Women; Quartermasters; Knox, Henry, 1750-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-13; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 23; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21937
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of the 21st inst. Has sent for Major Eyre to get the necessary information about the boats. Negotiating with the Council about the authority to call out wagons. The Council's letter to General Sullivan concerning M. H., whose business they think has been designedly neglected. Necessary to have some solid foundation for such an important act as the removal of a public officer. Referred Colonel Mitchell to Gens. Greene and Cox for details of the business of providing tents. Heavy call on him for money; alarmed lest his department should fall into disgrace for want of it. A printed handbill just distributed threatening vengeance on monopolizing speculators unless prices are reduced to the state of last Christmas. Gathering of a well-regulated mob; militia assembling on the commons. Depreciation of money; resolution of Congress to raise forty-five millions more by taxes. Tuesday - Inhabitants to hold meeting at the State House at 4 o'clock to discuss present situation.; 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--Finance; Quartermasters; Militia; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Taxation--United States--History; Wagons; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-23; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 24; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19908
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Want of leather for the harness makes; asks him to apply to His Excellency for an order.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; 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; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-24; 2022

Title: Patton, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 27; Patton, Robert to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22545
Description: Letter from Robert Patton to Nathanael Greene. Lebanon - Enclosing one of a book of certificates; has settled with the greater part of his workmen. What records he makes when he gives a certificate. Books will be ready for settlement by the 10th of March. Impossible for him to set out for Philadelphia without cash; prays him to write Colonel Pettit to send some.; 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; Patton, Robert; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-27; 2022

Title: Jay, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 1; Jay, John, 1745-1829 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21507
Description: Letter from John Jay to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Enclosing copy of Act of Congress directing the payment of sundry amounts to the inhabitants of New York, for provisions supplied and services performed immediately after the loss of Fort Montgomery. Execution of this act to be carried out at once, the sums having been due over a year.; 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; Jay, John, 1745-1829; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-01; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 27; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20001
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Bullion's Tavern - Mr. Lodge's and Maj. Burnet's opinions of the ground at Stoney Hill. Will proceed himself to Pluckemin, on the north side of Dead river, and see if there is any ground suitable for encamping. Expects to proceed home the next evening for fresh clothes and horses.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Military camps; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-27; 2022

Title: Miller and Tracey to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 6; Miller and Tracey to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22506
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene. Boston - Acknowledging favor of 28th ult. Mr. Otis endeavoring to procure the vessels required. If he should fail, they stand ready to make up the deficiency.; 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; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-06; 2022

Title: Biddle, Clement to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 31; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19988
Description: Letter from Clement Biddle to Nathanael Greene. Arrival of fifty horses in good condition. Amount of grain forwarded.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-31; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to George Ross, 1779 June 13; Ross, George from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22637
Description: Letter from George Ross to Nathanael Greene. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging favor of 23d ult. Exceedingly distressed for want of carters. Has not yet received his monthly returns; must insist upon them being sent at the close of every month.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Ross, George, 1730-1779; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-13; 2022

Title: Loxley, Abraham to Nathanael Greene. 1779 May 29; Loxley, Abraham to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21716
Description: Letter from Abraham Loxley to Nathanael Greene. Middlebrook - Applying for a vacant berth in General Greene's department and stating his former services in the cause of America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; 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--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Loxley, Abraham; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-29; 2022

Title: Smallwood, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 7; Smallwood, William, 1732-1792 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23059
Description: Letter from William Smallwood to Nathanael Greene. Camp, Sandy Beach - Has sent two sergeants, one corporal and fourteen privates, who say they are shipwrights and sailmakers; asks that they may be returned to the brigade as soon as their work is performed. In former drafts has never had the men properly returned. Tried in vain to get hoes for the men; hopes they can be furnished with them.; 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; Construction; Shipwrights; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Smallwood, William, 1732-1792; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-07; 2022

Title: Davis, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 30; Davis, John, 1755-1783 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20645
Description: Letter from John Davis to Nathanael Greene. Carlisle - Informing him of the number of horses purchased and the time at which he may expect them. Must pay drivers same wages as boatmen, in order to get them. Account of stores forwarded.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Horses; Davis, John; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-30; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Charles Pettit, 1779 November 12; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22094
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. West Point - Asking that he send a supply of money by Mr. Eayers, the bearer, to Mr. Smith, of Springfield; importance of this matter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-12; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 6; Mitchell, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21913
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 2d inst. Business of making and forwarding tents. Making every exertion to procure wagoners.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; 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; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-06; 2022

Title: Howe, Baxter to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 10; Howe, Baxter to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20811
Description: Letter from Baxter Howe to Nathanael Greene. Artillery Park - Ordered by General Knox to furnish thirty-four horses for the artillery, which will move the following day. Has only twelve horses; applies to General Greene for the other twenty-two.; 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; Forage; Military camps; Horses; Howe, Baxter; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-10; 2022