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Title: Watson, Elkanah to William Temple Franklin, 1783 April 19; Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27216
Description: Letter from Elkana Watson to William Temple Franklin. Sending some articles of dress by M. Arnoux.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-04-19; 2022

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to George Washington, 1780 December 26
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:532
Description: Letter from Sally Bache to George Washington regarding the 2,005 shirts sewn by the Ladies Association of Philadelphia for American soldiers that were sent to Trenton, New Jersey. Sally also mentions that her father [Benjamin Franklin] and "old generals" respect and "approve highly of his [Washington's] conduct."; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808
Source: Sarah Franklin Bache Papers (Mss.B.B1245); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.B1245-ead.xml
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Women--History--18th century; Fund raising; ; ; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1780-12-26; 2021

Title: Mitchell, John Account, undated; Mitchell, John Account
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24203
Description: Account of clothing sent from the Deputy Quartermaster-General's stores in Philadelphia to the Quartermaster-General's stores at camp in August and September, 1778.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; 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--Clothing and dress; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816
Date: undated; 2022

Title: List of clothing to be issued; Unidentified Miscellaneous list
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24218
Description: A list of clothing to be issued to each company.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; 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--Clothing and dress
Date: 1778-10-21; 2022

Title: Franklin, Elizabeth to William Temple Franklin, 1775 November 9; Franklin, Elizabeth. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24852
Description: Letter from Elizabeth Downes Franklin to William Temple Franklin. Refers to articles of dress purchased for her Mrs. Richard Bache. Items of local news about mutual friends and acquaintances.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Family life--18th century; Women--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Franklin, Elizabeth Downes, -1777; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1775-11-09; 2022

Title: Franklin, Benjamin to Jonathan Williams, Jr., 1782 June 13; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Jonathan Williams, Jr
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11165
Description: Benjamin Franklin writes to Jonathan Williams, Jr. about problems he is having with the loan to Chaumont.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de, 1725-1803
Date: 1782-06-13; 2022

Title: Elton (Lt.) Return, 1778 October 12; Elton (Lt.) Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24051
Description: Lt. Elton's return of clothing for part of Captain Mattias Sadler's company of artificers for 1778. Fredericksburg; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; 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--Clothing and dress; Lt. Elton
Date: 1778-10-12; 2022

Title: Weiss, Jacob Return, 1778 October 11; Weiss, Jacob Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24056
Description: Return of clothing in Quartermaster-General's stores.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; 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--Clothing and dress; Weiss, Jacob, 1750-1839
Date: 1778-10-11; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 July 23; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10841
Description: Jonathan Williams, Jr. writes to Benjamin Franklin about the financial difficulties with Chaumont.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress
Date: 1782-07-23; 2022

Title: List of articles ordered; Unidentified Miscellaneous list
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23364
Description: List of articles ordered by assistant Quartermaster-General.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; 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--Clothing and dress
Date: 1778-12-01; 2022

Title: Weiss, Jacob Return, 1778 October 12; Weiss, Jacob Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24042
Description: Return of clothing received and wanting for the enlisted wagoners.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; 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--Clothing and dress; Weiss, Jacob, 1750-1840
Date: 1778-10-12; 2022

Title: Cavenagh, Henry Return, 1778 December 8; Cavenagh, Henry Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24181
Description: Return of clothing for Colonel Hay's teamsters.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; 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--Clothing and dress; Cavenagh, Henry
Date: 1778-12-08; 2022

Title: List of clothes to be delivered; Unidentified Miscellaneous list
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23977
Description: A list of clothing to be delivered.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; 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--Clothing and dress
Date: 1778-10-20; 2022

Title: Parker, Phineas Return, 1778 October 12; Parker, Phineas Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24070
Description: Fredericksburg - Return of clothing for the late Captain Pollard's company of artificers for 1778.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; 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--Clothing and dress; Parker, Phineas
Date: 1778-10-12; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1781 July 24; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26922
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Is ready to pay what [Jonathan Loring?] Austin owes Dr. Franklin. Inquires if any new orders for clothing are to be given by Congress, to replace those lost on the "Marquis Lafayette."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Merchant ships--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-07-24; 2022

Title: Bruin, Peter Bryan to an Unknown recipient, 1778 October 12; Bruin (Capt.) Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20210
Description: Letter detailing a return of clothing needed for his company of artificers.; 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--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Bruin, Peter Bryan, -1827
Date: 1778-10-12; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny Return, 1778 October 13; Hay, Udny Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24488
Description: Fishkill - Return of clothing for artificers under his direction.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; 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--Clothing and dress; Hay, Udny
Date: 1778-10-13; 2022

Title: Watson, Elkanah to William Temple Franklin, 1783 May 5; Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26085
Description: Letter from Elkana Watson to William Temple Franklin. Sends bill of articles of dress purchased for him. Comments on the rush of emigrants to America from Great Britain and Ireland.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Finance, Personal--United States; Emigration and immigration--Government policy; Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-05-05; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 June 18; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11042
Description: Jonathan Williams, Jr. writes to Benjamin Franklin about the financial difficulties with Chaumont.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de, 1725-1803
Date: 1782-06-18; 2022

Title: Weiss, Jacob Return, undated; Weiss, Jacob Return
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23513
Description: Return of clothing received and delivered, September and October, 1778.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Quartermasters; 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--Clothing and dress; Weiss, Jacob, 1750-1844
Date: 1778-09; 2022