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Title: Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 19; Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20885
Description: Letter from Nehemiah Hubbard to Nathanael Greene. Hartford - Acknowledging favor of the 9th inst. Wrote him on the 4th concerning his ill success in procuring vessels to freight rice from South Carolina; never had a piece of business that cost more trouble and fatigue to so little purpose. Enclosing returns. Proper salary for good assistants.; 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; Hubbard, Nehemiah; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-19; 2022

Title: Thompson, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 18; Thompson, James to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22906
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to James Thompson. New Windsor - Opened the enclosed to get the inventory of wagons, horses, etc.; not one carter to the brigade. Impossible for him to furnish wagoners.; 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; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Thompson, James; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-18; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 4; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22293
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Account of a conversation held with the Treasury Board, in which he set forth in quite a long speech the need for money and the tardiness with which it was supplied, especially to his department. Letter of the 1st inst. from Colonel Biddle mentioning the situation of the army as three miles west of Morris; desires an order on the Treasury for 0,000 to provide for the cavalry. Resolve of Congress to draw bills on Europe at six months' sight for £200,000 sterling; also to move from Philadelphia the next spring, but not yet determined whither. Suffering from inflammation of one eye, which may prevent his writing.; 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--American forces; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-04; 2022

Title: Erskine, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 18; Erskine, Robert, 1735-1780 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20902
Description: Letter from Robert Erskine to Nathanael Greene. Morristown - Returns for clothing of Surveying department.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Erskine, Robert; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-18; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Samuel Holden Parsons, 1779 June 10; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789 from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21853
Description: Letter from Samuel Holden Parsons to Nathanael Greene. Camp at Smith's Tavern - Complaint by one of the artificers at West Point that the allowance of rum and provisions is insufficient, their labor being exceedingly hard. Asks him to give such orders as he deems necessary.; 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; Alcohol; Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-10; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 30; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22643
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Nathanael Greene. Acknowledging his favor, which he will communicate to the Council. Thinks it wiser, if Mr. Mitchell has anything to say, for him to write it. Council meets that evening, so that if anything is to be offered, the sooner the better.; 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; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-30; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Moore Furman, 1779 June 21; Furman, Moore from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21274
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Moore Furman. Smith's Tavern - Acknowledging favor of 12th inst. Inconvenience of not knowing what the next movement will be. Even the General, although acting on the defensive, cannot determine this point, for it all depends on the enemy's movements. Wants pasture for horses provided along the route from Middlebrook. Herculean task on their hands. Afraid good news from the South will turn out to be false.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Furman, Moore; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-21; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 6; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21091
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Destination of Captains Mills', Willcox's and Pendleton's companies. Improvements in the store and hospital, and a new guard-house to be built. Necessity of Major Ayres' people discontinuing the boat-building. Conditions of certain roads. Number of watercraft must be increased.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-06; 2022

Title: Steel, Archibald to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 30; Steel, Archibald to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23041
Description: Letter from Archibald Steel to Charles Pettit. Martinsburg - Acknowledging favor of 29th September. Returns of stores and persons. Complaints of wages. Intends to set out for Fort Pitt to procure stores. Colonel Broadhead's demands strictly attended to. Distressed for want of money; drivers destitute of almost every kind of clothing. In daily expectation of money from Mr. Pettit.; 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. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Steel. Archibald; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-11-30; 2022

Title: Flint, Royal to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 15; Flint, Royal to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21233
Description: Letter from Royal Flint to Nathanael Greene. New Windsor - Amount of bread and flour on hand. Would have waited on General Greene at the Point, but has been unwell for several days.; 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; Flint, Royal; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-15; 2022

Title: Wade, Francis to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 6; Wade, Francis to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23029
Description: Letter from Francis Wade to Nathanael Greene. Wilmington - Acknowledging favor of the 29th ult. Surprised at Colonel Cox's omission to forward General Greene his (Wade's) papers and returns, up to May 1. Just recovered from fit of sickness, but will set off the following day to the city and try to get copies of the returns. Badly off for a clerk who understands these matters, but will do the best he can.; 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; Wade, Francis; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-06; 2022

Title: Murray, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 11; Murray, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21997
Description: Letter from John Murray to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Begging him to forward to Captain Sargent certain letters from his family. Hopes to see him before summer is over.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Murray, John; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-11; 2022

Title: Lott, Abraham to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 14; Lott, Abraham to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21738
Description: Letter from Abraham Lott to Nathanael Greene. Beverwyck - Acknowledging favor of the 9th inst. and taking a mournful view of the country's condition. Economy and frugality replaced by extravagance, luxury and venality. Very much alarmed at the present situation of affairs. When he has strength to travel, will wait upon him.; 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--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Lott, Abraham; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-14; 2022

Title: Stirling, Lord to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 9; Stirling, Lord, 1726-1783 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23168
Description: Letter from William Alexander to Nathanael Greene. Baskinridge - Concerning the choice of suitable quarters for the army. As a result of a five days' search, mentions the situation which he thinks preferable to any in New Jersey. Plenty of wood and water there, and though not many comfortable houses for the quarters of General officers, still enough to make shift with. Will join his division in a day or two unless His Excellency should wish him to remain where he is. Intelligence of a fleet sailing from New York with 800 troops said to be fore the West Indies; no such news at General Maxwell's quarters, but certain that they are preparing for an embarkation.; 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--American forces; Quartermasters; Alexander, William, 1726-1783; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-09; 2022

Title: Sizer, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 17; Sizer, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23187
Description: Letter from Thomas Sickels to Nathanael Greene. Fishkill - Men under his command building the boats work from daylight till dark, with only the necessary time for breakfast or dinner. They have petitioned in consequence for a larger allowance of provisions; suggests a full ration and a half during this exigency.; 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; Construction; Quartermasters; Sizer, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-17; 2022

Title: Lott, Abraham to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 24; Lott, Abraham to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21713
Description: Letter from Abraham Lott to Nathanael Greene. Beverwyck - Acknowledging favor of same date. Assuring him how happy they will be to receive Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Washington with such friends as may accompany them. Monstrous cruelty of the enemy to the southward bespeaks desperation. Solemn declaration of Congress to resent such treatment.; 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--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Lott, Abraham; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-24; 2022

Title: Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 13; Hubbard, Nehemiah to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20583
Description: Letter from Nehemiah Hubbard to Nathanael Greene. Hartford - Enclosing copy of agreements made with the owners of the schooners "Industry" and "Prudence," the only vessels that would be chartered in the State on any terms. Poor success in recruiting wagoners.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; Hubbard, Nehemiah; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-26; 2022

Title: Webb, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1778 October 27; Webb, Joseph to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23238
Description: Letter from Joseph Webb to Nathanael Greene. By desire of Governor Trumbull is going to the lines with Governor Franklin. In receipt of countermand orders.; 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; Webb, Joseph; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-10-27; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 9; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20091
Description: Letter from Camp, Smith's Clove in New York - Favorable information, concerning provisions, in his favor of the 6th inst., very pleasant hearing. Wishes for sent as fast as it comes to Morristown. Will soon release him (Colonel Abeel) from transporting stores and enable him to attend to the objects within his own particular line of duty.; 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; Social networks--18th century; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-09; 2022

Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 11; Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20876
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 10th inst. With enclosures. Reasons for the major's objections to the pack-saddles. Thinks himself that they are superior to those made by Colonel Hooper. Quality of axes ordered. Stores from Philadelphia as good as those procured elsewhere. Best write for pack-saddles. Promises every exertion in raising bateau-men. Bloomsbury.; 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--American forces; Quartermasters; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-11; 2022