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Title: Livingston, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 17; Livingston, William, 1723-1790 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21798
Description: Letter from William Livingston to Nathanael Greene. Morristown - Acknowledging favor of 14th inst. with the enclosures. Sorry to hear that any magistrate should furnish matter of complaint either for delinquency in duty or excess of authority. Not sure that he has any particular authority to exercise over them, but will lay the paper before the Privy Council.; 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. Continental Army--Military life; Quartermasters; Livingston, William, 1723-1790; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-17; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Robert Lettis Hooper Jr., 1779 June 9; Hooper, Robert Lettis, Jr. from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20606
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Robert Lettis Hooper. Camp, Smith's Clove - Acknowledging favor of 6th inst. His ability to furnish 100 barrels of flour a day for two months, to be delivered at New Windsor. Question of engaging teams. Hopes Colonel Hooper is mistaken with respect to the provisions not being sent up the Wyoming, as Major Claiborne's and Colonel Cox's accounts on the subject are most flattering. Enemy making no attempt upon West Point, but fortifying at King's Ferry. If necessary apply to Colonel Mitchell for portmanteaus; desires twenty good express horses, with pack-saddle on each.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Household supplies; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-09; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Jacob Weiss, 1779 June 10; Weiss, Jacob from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23448
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene. Camp. Smith's Clove - Orders concerning the transportation of stores; let proper assortment come on at once to the army. Asks that an oil cloth he left behind may be 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--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-10; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Unknown recipient, 1779 January 18; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to unknown correspondent
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19902
Description: Letter stating that James Abeel is sending the unknown recipient six sleds of different sorts and asking their opinion of them. Entire sixty will be completed in a day or two.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; 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; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-18; 2022

Title: Lewis, Joseph S. to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 7; Lewis, Joseph S., 1778-1836 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21587
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Joseph S. Lewis. Good saw-mill standing still for want of a saw; can Colonel Abeel spare one?; 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; Lewis, Joseph S., 1778-1836; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-07; 2022

Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 31; Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20643
Description: Letter from John Cox to Nathanael Greene. Bloomsbury - Has hurried on the wagons. Will set out for Philadelphia early the next morning, from which town hopes to sent portmanteaus and tents in plenty.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Wagons; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-31; 2022

Title: Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 31; Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21225
Description: Letter from Moore Furman to Nathanael Greene. Pittstown - Concerning horses for Lord Stirling's division.; 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; Horses; Furman, Moore; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-31; 2022

Title: Pierse, John, Jr. to Nathanael Greene, 1780 November 9; Pierse, John, Jr. to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22623
Description: Letter from John Jr. Pierse to Nathanael Greene. West Point - Asking him to give directions that his office may be supplied with firewood.; 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; Pierse, John Jr.; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-11-09; 2022

Title: Blodget, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 24; Blodget, William, 1754-1809 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20066
Description: Letter from William Blodget to Nathanael Greene. Mrs. Greene's phaeton to be repaired by Saturday. Finds upon inquiry that the most advantageous opening for himself is a captain of marines on board the Dean Friday. Expects to drink tea with the Governor that afternoon and will present General Greene's compliments. The city in commotion owing to a publication threatening vengeance on monopolizing speculators unless prices are reduced to what they were the Christmas before. Various arrests made. Inhabitants to hold a probably stormy meeting at the State-house.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Social networks--18th century; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Family life--18th century; Quartermasters; Blodget, William, 1754-1809; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-24; 2022

Title: Weiss, Jacob to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 10; Weiss, Jacob to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23836
Description: Letter from Jacob Weiss to Nathanael Greene. New Windsor - Enclosing Colonel Mitchell's letter. Men actually suffering from want of blankets. Some coarse, blue woolens at the clothing store better than nothing. Wishes to know the General's opinion about issuing leather breeches to the artificers; also about getting returns of materials necessary for hutting, as the time for winter-quarters approaches.; 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; Weiss, Jacob, 1750-1839; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-10; 2022

Title: Pettit, Charles to Nathanael Greene, 1780 January 26; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21929
Description: Letter from Charles Pettit to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Difficulty of getting his debts paid by the Treasury Board. Enclosing resolution of Congress of the 20th; also a letter received that day from Board of War. Can do nothing without money, which he cannot get. Congress doing nothing to the point. Surprised at Colonel Mitchell's delaying so long at camp when his presence is needed in Philadelphia. Insufficient number of teams employed in carrying provisions for him to Trenton; afraid to give other than general directions, as Colonel Mitchell is expected every day.; 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; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-01-26; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 16; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22874
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Millstone - Enclosing Colonel Power's order with a receipt thereon. Begs him to send the money before night.; 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; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1792; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-16; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1780 February 11; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20934
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Laying before him an account of damages sustained by a certain claimant; already laid before Congress but evidently overlooked. Waiting for money form the Treasury to discharge his expresses. Want of flour. Will pay Congress a visit soon if they do not assist him. Hears that 600 barrels of flour are coming to West Point form the southward; hopes it is true.; 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; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1780-02-11; 2022

Title: Beatty, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 24; Beatty, John, 1749-1826 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20037
Description: Letter from John Beatty to Nathanael Greene. Commissary of Prisoners' Office - This bearer, Lt. Colonel Drake, of the Virginia Line, being a prisoner on parole to the enemy, is returning to his captivity in New York. His horse being lame, begs another one for him as far as Elizabeth Town.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Beatty, John; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-24; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 4; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23051
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Nathanael Greene. Walnut St. - Their proposition respecting the bridge at Schuylkill made to General Greene has remained unanswered some time. The Assembly having met, they therefore request and early determination.; 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; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-04; 2022

Title: Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 19; Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21249
Description: Letter from Moore Furman to Nathanael Greene. Morristown - Concerning the expresses and their various stations. Will venture to order two or three more to be fixed at Pompton. No reason in future for letters not reaching Philadelphia with utmost safety and dispatch.; 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; Forage; Furman, Moore; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-19; 2022

Title: Stephens, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 10; Stephens, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22606
Description: Letter from William Stephens to Nathanael Greene. Newtown - Sending saddle of venison by an express. Will send some vegetables. Impossible to get butter or salt.; 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; Operational rations (Military supplies); United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Quartermasters; Food supply; Stephens, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1789; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-10; 2022

Title: Greene, Nathanael to Nehemiah Hubbard, 1779 September 29; Hubbard, Nehemiah from Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20654
Description: Letter from Nathanael Greene to Nehemiah Hubbard. West Point - Acknowledging favor of 27th, and desiring him to push forward the public stores before the wet season arrives. Will write to Mr. Pettit to forward him a fresh supply of cash. Business of raising the sides of the river scows. Glad Major Starr has not left the department. Much obliged for the care Mr. Hubbard has taken of his horse; sorry he is in such wretched condition.; 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; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Hubbard, Nehemiah; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-09-29; 2022

Title: Stephens, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 5; Stephens, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22819
Description: Letter from William Stephens to Nathanael Greene. Newtown - Has forwarded all the provisions. Will strictly comply with every order. Thinks fifty horses can be collected out of the different pastures fit for service. Has engaged wintering for 100 horses some distance from any public road. Has raised some fine potatoes; hopes General Greene will accept of some barrels.; 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; Horses; Quartermasters; Stephens, William; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-05; 2022

Title: Livingston, Abraham to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 10; Livingston, Abraham to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21806
Description: Letter from Abraham Livingston to Nathanael Greene. Charleston, S.C. - Acknowledging favor of 5th ult. covering an order of Congress for the procuration of a quantity of rough rice and vessels for the transportation thereof. Will proceed to the purchase at the proper time, but must have a supply of money.; 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; Livingston, Abraham; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-10; 2022