Search results | APS Digital Library

Title: Interview with Martin Wesaw
Identifier(s): audio:3455; APSdigrec_2857; Recording Number: 11; Program Number: 01
Description: Interview, including text "Going to school" given in Potawatomi and English, story about being in the Navy in World War II, and discussion of life after being in the service.; Original tapes held at Berkeley Language Center, University of California, Berkeley. Original tape 9, program 1. Formerly numbered 11:1.
Source: Buszard-Welcher, Laura. Potawatomi language recordings, 1995. (Mss.Rec.193);
Subject: Potawatomi Indians--Education; Potawatomi language; World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy.
Date: 1992-07

Title: Le Baron to William Temple Franklin, 1778 December 19; Le Baron, -------. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25083
Description: Letter from Le Baron to William Temple Franklin. With reference to a vessel claiming to hail from Boston which called at Dieppe. Thinks it was an English vessel.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-12-19; 2022

Title: Buchanan, Matthew to the Pennsylvania Committee of Safety, 1776 March 12; No. 130 Matthew Buchanan to the Pennsylvania Committee of Safety
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:677
Description: Petition by one "bred to the Sea Service" for appointment as a lieutenant "to attend the Fire Rafts, or to serve in the Floating Battery"; includes his record of maritime experience.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Buchanan, Matthewet al
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Date: 1776-03-12; 2021

Title: Furman, Moore to Unknown recipient, 1779 October 18; Furman, Moore to unknown correspondent
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21258
Description: Letter from Moore Furman. Pittstown - Enclosing receipt and a copy of a certificate. Accounts of provisions sent to General Sullivan. Number of boards. Boats, harness and horses ready, but at a loss about drivers. Unable to procure any one to visit the posts and make return of commissary and other stores. Matter settled at Georgia.; 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. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Quartermasters; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Furman, Moore
Date: 1779-10-18; 2022

Title: Waties, John to William Temple Franklin, 1779 February 2; Waties, John. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25703
Description: Letter from John Waites to William Temple Franklin. Had intended to leave for home before now; has since learned that Capt. Alexander Gillon and his officers, whom he had given up as lost, are safe and back in France. Came here as a whim to enter the Navy, but does not intend to make it a profession.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Waties, John; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-02-02; 2022

Title: Vaughan, Benjamin to William Temple Franklin, 1779 February 2; Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24744
Description: Letter from Benjamin Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Sir James Norcliffe, Mr. Oliver's friend, has a brother in Burgoyne's army in Virginia and wishes to have him released; asks for Dr. Franklin's advice and assistance. Alludes to Keppel and Sir Hugh Palliser and the latter's disgrace.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-02-02; 2022

Title: Vaughan, Benjamin to William Temple Franklin, 1778 December 29; Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25583
Description: Letter from Benjamin Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Asks about the truth of the report that Mr. Henry Laurens is going to Europe on a mission to France or Spain. Has had enquiries from Mrs. Laurens about the matter, also from young Harry Laurens. Mentions reports about Admirals John Byron, [Aug.us] Keppel and Comte d'Estaing. Refers to his brother John at Bordeaux; hears that the embargo on Irish provisions has been taken off. Intends to write to Dr. Franklin soon on some electrical conceits. Dr. [Joseph] Priestley is publishing a new book on Philosophy. Is sending Dr. Franklin the controversy between him (Dr. Priestley) and Dr. Richard Price.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; International correspondence; Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-12-29; 2022

Title: Lloyd, Richard Bennett to William Temple Franklin, 1779 March 16; Lloyd, Richard Bennett.to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25185
Description: Letter from Richard Bennett Lloyd to William Temple Franklin. Inquires if it is probable that an Ensign in Burgoyne's army would be permitted to return to England to recover his health. Asks if it is true that Mr. John Adams has left Paris for America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Lloyd, Richard Bennett (American patron, 1750-1787); Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-03-16; 2022

Title: Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 4; Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21289
Description: Letter from Moore Furman to Nathanael Greene. Colonel Biddle expected at Raritan the next day. Object of his visit, the sending forward of all the salt and flour in the District. Boats at Middlebrook all ready to start. Hopes the gentle folks at New York will be disturbed by their launching.; 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. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Quartermasters; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Furman, Moore; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-04; 2022

Title: Le Maire de Gimel, Jacques to William Temple Franklin, 1778 December 19; Le Maire de Gimel, Jacques. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25221
Description: Letter from Jacques Le Maire de Gimel to William Temple Franklin. Is about to leave for Boston and Virginia on a vessel loaded with supplies ordered by the State of Virginia. Will take charge of any messages or despatches Dr. Franklin may wish to send.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; International correspondence; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-12-19; 2022

Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 6; Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21126
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 27th ult. List of boats sent up to Trenton. More, if wanted, can be built at Easton. Department in great distress for want of cash. General Greene's winter boats in hand. General Knox's saddle will be sent as soon as it can be made. Philadelphia.; 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. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Quartermasters; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-06; 2022

Title: Cox, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 23; Cox, John, 1731-1793 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20477
Description: Letter acknowledging favor of 20th inst., and promising to do his best as regard tents. Black outlook as regards cash. Arguments of no effect with the Treasury. Arrival of thirteen boats; will direct Colonel Berry to detain them at the White House until he receives order what to do with them. Lack of forage, owing to Major Gordon not being supplied with money. Cannot make provision for the next campaign without cash. 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. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; Quartermasters; Cox, John, 1731-1793; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-23; 2022

Title: Lee, Richard Henry to [Thomas Jefferson], 1776 November 3; B J35.x10. Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794. Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16751
Description: A transcription of a letter from Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson informing him that he had heard the Jefferson had declined a seat in Congress. Lee describes the current happenings in the War including his thoughts on the Battle of Valcour Island where Benedict Arnold and the United States Navy were defeated as well as Alexander McDougall's brigade. Lee writes that he believes that the "quarrel" between Spain and Portugal and Russian Naval moments will benefit the United States in their war with Britain. He writes about the gossip in Congress, presumably, about him. Lee describes his ideas and concerns about the need for ships and sailors. He suggests the conscription of "Orphan and poor Children" ("bound to the Sea"). He moves on to describe creating safe ports and increasing the protection of ports. He also describes access to timber and making cannons. He concludes by writing, "[l]et us have Cannon, Small Arms, gun powder, and industry; we shall be secure—But it is in vain to have good systems of Government and good Laws, if we are exposed to the ravage of the Sword, without means of resisting. [...] I do not think our armed Vessels can be so well [em]ployed in any other business as in m[aking] two or three trips to the French and Dutch Islands for these necessaries, carrying Tobacco and fine flour to purchase them."; Recipient's copy at the Library of Congress, this is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Child labor; Child labor--United States; Impressment--United States--History--18th century; Draft--United States; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Valcour Island, Battle of, N.Y., 1776; West Indies--Commerce--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Children; Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801; McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
Date: 1776-11-03; 2022

Title: Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 27; Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21212
Description: Letter from Moore Furman to Nathanael Greene. Trenton - Concerning the expedition from Staten Island; will get a particular account of the damage done as soon as possible. Assembly has met, but the choosing a Governor and other ceremonies will occupy the whole week. After that, will speak to them about collecting the grain in the State; unless they aid him can do nothing. Enemy's object probably the forage; what will be done to save it?; 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. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; Quartermasters; Forage; Furman, Moore; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-27; 2022

Title: Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 19; Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21215
Description: Letter from Moore Furman to Nathanael Greene. Pittstown - Is informed that he has heard from Colonel Berry of the damage done by the enemy on the 26th inst. Uneasy at the exposed situation of the forage. Will make up horses wanted in Lord Stirling's division. Afraid to send boards to Quibbletown until there is a guard there.; 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. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; Quartermasters; Forage; Furman, Moore; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-19; 2022