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Title: George Washington to Samuel Washington, October 18, 1776.
Identifier(s): APSimg8022; APSimg8022
Description: David Library Item Number: 1613; Description from Guide to the Sol Feinstone Collection of the David Library of the American Revolution.
Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799
Source: The Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, ca. 1760s-1850s (Mss.B.F327);
Subject: Early American history; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Washington, Samuel, 1734-1781
Date: 1776 October 18

Title: ________ to Thomas? Greenleaf, 1793; No. 434 ________ to Thomas? Greenleaf
Identifier(s): text:347649
Description: Argues that it was not inappropriate for [Citizen Edmond Charles] Genet to remark that he would appeal from the opinion of the President [George Washington] to the people.
Subject: Greenleaf, Thomas, 1755-1798; Genet, Edme Jacques, -1781; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1793; 2022

Title: Huntington, Jedediah to Jabez Huntington, 1776 February 13; No. 591 Jedediah Huntington to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): text:348985
Description: Discusses plans for a proposed attack on Boston and comments: "I am easy in my Mind from an exalted Idea of the Generalship of our Commander in chief [George Washington] & some of the other Officers who are in the Cabinet."
Creator: Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1776-02-13; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 25; Washington, George (1732-1799) to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23499
Description: Letter missing prior to 1990. No description in guide.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1793; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-25; 2022

Title: Laurens, John to Benjamin Franklin, [1781]; Laurens, John, 1754-1782.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11056
Description: John Laurens asks Benjamin Franklin to send him the "intercepted letter[s]" so he can make "extracts" for George Washington.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Diplomacy; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: [1781]; 2022

Title: Look on This Picture, and on This: Vide Hamlet
Identifier(s): : Paine 75 L87
Description: A portrait of Washington, atop a stack of books inscribed: "Order", "Law" and "Religion" and flanked by an eagle and lion is contrasted with one of Jefferson accompanied by books, a snake and a grotesque alligator-like animal. The books under Jefferson's portrait include his own Notes on Virginia and others inscribed: "Tom Paine" and "Voltaire".
Subject: Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1807-07

Title: Hamilton, Alexander to Elizabeth Schuyler, 1781 July 10; No. 470 Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler
Identifier(s): text:347782
Description: Friendly letter; informs her that when he came to camp nothing was said about a command, so he sent General [Washington] his commission but was pressed by the latter to retain the commission and was assured a command; mentions that there seems to be little prospect of activity; mentions that he is quartered by invitation with Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln and remarks: "I experience every mark of esteem from the officers of both armies."
Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804et al
Subject: Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, 1757-1854; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Date: 1781-07-10; 2022

Title: Huntington, Jedediah to Jabez Huntington, 1776 January 18; No. 590 Jedediah Huntington to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): text:348982
Description: Informs him that General [Washington] is anxious to see the regiments on the new establishment completed, that with great difficulty the latter prevailed upon half the militia to continue in service for a fortnight longer, and that he is apprehensive because the extensive lines are undermanned and exposed to attack; discusses a plan for large drafts from the militia of neighboring colonies and the difficulties related to it and mentions a rumor that many people in the country try to dissuade men from enlisting.
Creator: Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1776-01-18; 2022

Title: To General Washington, President of the Congress of the United States of America. Paris, 30th October 1793 ...
Identifier(s): : Paine 73 T53
Description: Gimbel: "This broadside, bearing the printed signature of Thomas Paine, was circulated as a true letter from him to George Washington in America, mainly to embarrass Washington and his Federalist party."
Subject: Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
Date: circa 1973

Title: Three cent postage stamp centenary, featuring portraits of Washington and Franklin, June 1947.
Identifier(s): graphics:6093; APSdigobj3347
Description: F 85 -- Stamps 3 E
Source: Print Collection;
Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Print Collection; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Postage stamps
Date: 1947

Title: Hamilton, Alexander to William Ellery, 1790 September 27; No. 464 Alexander Hamilton to William Ellery
Identifier(s): text:347796
Description: Mentions recommending a man to the President [George Washington] for a regular appointment as a lighthouse keeper; instructs him to take measures to discontinue collection of a duty on vessels by Rhode Island because it conflicts with Congress's power of regulating trade and remarks: "I should not wish to see any formal question made on the subject if it can be avoided"; suggests the desirability of Rhode Island ceding its right and title to a lighthouse; gives instructions for granting new certificates of registry for vessels, points out that Hamilton inserted additional checks in the plan of a new bill for regulating coasting vessels, and comments on the difficulty of making regulations that will "secure the Revenue, & at the same time not embarrass the Trade."; See also no. 465
Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804et al
Subject: Lighthouse keepers; United States. Department of the Treasury; Ellery, William, 1727-1820; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1790-09-27; 2022

Title: Colony of Massachusetts House of Representatives; No. 908 Colony of Massachusetts House of Representatives
Identifier(s): text:353738
Description: Three resolutions that, in compliance with General Washington's request, instruct that four thousand blankets be collected for the army in specified amounts from each town; includes the names of committeemen appointed in each county to collect the blankets and also the names of Council members.; Printed
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Blankets; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1776-01-04; 2023

Title: Carleton, Guy to Thomas Townshend, 1782 November 16
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:606
Description: Concerning Washington's attempt to entice Loyalists back to his side.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Loyalist/British Resistance and Ideology; American loyalists; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Ogden, Isaac, -1785
Date: 1782-11-16; 2021

Title: Henry, Patrick to George Washington, 1777 September 8; No. 538 Patrick Henry to George Washington
Identifier(s): text:348831
Description: Points out that because regular troops are absent, the defense of the state rests upon militia who cannot be embodied for long periods, and requests that he assist a captain who is sent to relay intelligence about enemy movements toward Virginia.
Creator: Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1777-09-08; 2022

Title: Hancock, John to the President Thomas Wharton, Jr. and Council of Pennsylvania, 1777 April 2; No. 513 John Hancock to the President Thomas Wharton, Jr. and Council of Pennsylvania
Identifier(s): text:348007
Description: Transmits intelligence from General Washington regarding an enemy plan to attack Maryland and urges that defensive measures be taken in case their destination is Pennsylvania.
Creator: Hancock, John, 1737-1793et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Wharton, Thomas, Jun., 1735-1778; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1777-04-02; 2022

Title: Lee, Arthur to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 June 15; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. ALS Cy to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16465
Description: Richard Henry Lee's copy of a letter sent to George Washington from his brother Arthur Lee (in his hand). Arthur Lee describes the training of the Prussian Army. The copy is not complete.; Full transcription is available on founders.gov; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1777-06-15; 2021

Title: Nelson, Thomas to [Thomas] Jefferson, 1776 February 4; B J35.51 no.14. Nelson, Thomas, 1738-1789. Letter to [Thomas] Jefferson
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16758
Description: Letter from Thomas Nelson to Thomas Jefferson on February 4th, 1776 about the current state of the Invasion of Quebec. Nelson writes that a ship from England had arrived containing saltpetre, gunpowder, and arms. He also describes Charles Lee's movements and actions and Congress's responses to them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Lee, Charles, 1731-1782; United States. Continental Congress
Date: 1776-02-04; 2022

Title: Moylan, Stephen to William Bartlett and John Glover, 1775 December 2; No. 986 Stephen Moylan to William Bartlett and John Glover
Identifier(s): text:353353
Description: Gives instructions regarding the treatment of a captain and crew whose vessel was taken while supplying the enemy and informs the agents that [George Washington] commends their "attention & activity."
Creator: Moylan, Stephen, 1737-1811et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1775-12-02; 2023

Title: Adams, Dr. Samuel to Sally Preston Adams, 1779 December 12; No. 40 Dr. Samuel Adams to Sally Preston Adams
Identifier(s): text:346405
Description: Friendly letter; mentions hardships of camp life and also that the paymaster has not yet received any money; postscript: informs her about a report that a large embarkation is taking place at New York, supposedly destined for Georgia, and that in consequence General Washington ordered Virginia troops there.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1779-12-12; 2022

Title: Nathanael Greene to William Brown, 1779 June 27
Identifier(s): text:185078
Description: Smith's Clove - Orders from Gov. Livingston and Gen. Washington to remove the sick out of the barns of the inhabitants of New Jersey and to apply to Col. Berry to provide them with quarters in the barracks and public buildings in Pluckemin. These accommodations very inconvenient and improper for the purpose, but necessity compels him in the future.
Source: Nathanael Greene Papers (Mss.B.G83); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.G83-ead.xml
Subject: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Berry, Sidney, 1754-1820; Livingston, William, 1723-1790; Washington, George (1732-1799); Brown, William, 1748-1792
Date: 1779-06-27