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Title: Corneilus Oakley's Return of Rations Drawn for Use of Greene's Family, 1779 August 1
Identifier(s): text:250361
Description: Return of provisions drawn for the use of Gen. Greene's family from August 1 to 7, 1779.
Subject: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; American Revolution; Quartermasters -- United States; Military History
Date: 1779-08-01

Title: Cornelius Oakley's Return of Horses Kept, 1778 December 14
Identifier(s): text:249487
Description: Return of horses from November 20 to December 14, 1778.
Subject: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Quartermasters -- United States; Military History; American Revolution
Date: 1778-12-14

Title: Hancock, John to Ebenezer Hazard, 1776 July 9; 10. Letter to Ebenezer Hazard
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1372
Description: John Hancock informs Ebenezer Hazard that, by resolution of Congress, a postmaster while in office is excused from military duty.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Military history; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.
Date: 1776-07-09; 2021

Title: Military Pass issued to Ebenezer Hazard, 1780 December 9; 16. Military pass issued to Ebenezer Hazard
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1394
Description: Samuel Huntington issues military pass for Ebenezer Hazard in Philadelphia. He signs as Sam Huntington, President of Congress.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Military history; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817
Date: 1780-12-09; 2021

Title: Military Pass issued to Ebenezer Hazard, 1777 October 30; 14. Military pass issued to Ebenezer Hazard
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1408
Description: John Hancock issues military pass for Ebenezer Hazard to pass without molestation or hindrances.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Military history; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817
Date: 1777-10-30; 2021

Title: Military Pass issued to Ebenezer Hazard, 1777 May 8; 13. Military pass issued to Ebenezer Hazard
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1402
Description: John Hancock issues military pass for Ebenezer Hazard to pass without molestation or hindrances.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Military history; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1777-05-08; 2021

Title: Military Pass issued to Ebenezer Hazard, 1776 August 30; 11. Military pass issued to Ebenezer Hazard
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1379
Description: George Clinton issues military pass for Ebenezer Hazard to cross guards at King's Bridge.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Military history; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817
Date: 1776-08-30; 2021

Title: Military Pass issued to Ebenezer Hazard, 1776 December 16; 12. Military pass issued to Ebenezer Hazard
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1399
Description: John McKesson issues military pass for Ebenezer Hazard to pass to city of Philadelphia and return to Fishkill without interruption. There is mention of the Committee of Safety for the State of New York.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Military history; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817
Date: 1776-12-16; 2021

Title: Bache, Richard to William Temple Franklin, 1779 September 13; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25554
Description: Letter from Richard Bache to William Temple Franklin. Has received a memorandum of inquiry concerning Henry Dieudonné Drourat. Encloses a letter from him to his father. Chevalier de la Luzerne has not arrived yet, being on his way from Boston. Departure of M. Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval universally regretted. Mrs. Bache and himself miss him very much.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-09-13; 2022

Title: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1778 September 10; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24608
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. Is leaving on a tour of inspection of military schools. Requests William Temple Franklin to send him any important news he may receive.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-09-10; 2022

Title: Poncelin de La Roche-Tilhac, Jean-Charles to William Temple Franklin, 1782 October 22; Poncelin de La Roche-Tilhac, Jean-Charles, 1746-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26265
Description: Letter from Poncelin de La Roche-Tilhac, Jean-Charles to William Temple Franklin. Is preparing a book on the United States. Requests names of governors, and civil and military officers of each of the thirteen States.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Media; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--Politics and government--18th century; Military history; Poncelin de La Roche-Tilhac, Jean-Charles, 1746-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-10-22; 2022

Title: Le Baron to William Temple Franklin, 1778 December 30; Le Baron, -------. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24728
Description: Letter from Le Baron to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to speak to M. Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine about a claim for transportation of passengers from Miquelon, on one of his (Le Baron's) vessels, which he sent to the Minister of Marine.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-12-30; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1778 October 10; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25665
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Refers to a dispute between him and Mr. John D. Schweighauser of Nantes. Has heard reports of the capture of Rhode Island.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-10-10; 2022

Title: Samuel Miles autobiographical sketch
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:538
Description: Autobiography of Samuel Miles describing his exploits in the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War) service in central and western Pennsylvania following Braddock's defeat, the American Revolution, particularly the chaos experienced by the American forces during the Battle of Long Island in 1776, and in Philadelphia politics during the last two decades of the eighteenth century.; 7 leaves and marbled covers. Incomplete. Printed (according to Appleton): American Historical Record; 1873.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--French and Indian War, 1754-1763--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Long Island, Battle of, New York, N.Y., 1776; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Politics and government--18th century; Military history
Date: 1802-02-04; 2021

Title: Montbarey, Alexandre Marie Léonor de Saint Mauris, Prince de to William Temple Franklin, 1779 September 2; Montbarey, Alexandre Marie Léonor de Saint Mauris, Prince de, 1732-1796. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24781
Description: Letter from Alexandre Marie Léonor de Saint-Mauris de Montbarrey to William Temple Franklin. Notifying him that the King had sanctioned Comte de Vergennes's proposition to allow him to embark at Havre with the French troops bound for England and wear the uniform of Aide-de-camp.; 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; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; Montbarey, Alexandre Marie Léonor de Saint Mauris, Prince de, 1732-1796; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-09-02; 2022

Title: Jones, John Paul to William Temple Franklin, 1778 October 28; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25711
Description: Letter from John Paul Jones to William Temple Franklin. Considers M. Le Ray de Chaumont's plan to buy a frigate or corvette to be commanded by him (Jones) would require too much time and negotiation. Has seen Mr. Joseph P. Whitall who is at Brest and who saw the "Indian" at Amsterdam, which could be armed and sail in two weeks. Declares M. Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine has wronged him. Hopes he will be given command of the "Indian" and that M. de Sartine will give him credentials and testimonials to justify him before Congress and his friends. Has many enemies, as no man in the Navy has pursued the same line of service as himself.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Warships--United States; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-10-28; 2022

Title: Jones, John Paul to William Temple Franklin, 1778 September 25; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24786
Description: Letter from John Paul Jones to William Temple Franklin. Tells of his letters to Dr. Franklin, Dr. Edward Bancroft, M. Le Ray de Chaumont, M. Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine, etc., and his efforts to get a command. If disappointed again will be obliged to return to America unemployed, as he cannot remain inactive.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-09-25; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1778 September 26; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24655
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Learned of the taking of the "Fox" and the entry of the French fleet yesterday. The Marquis de Lafayette made a present of a snuff box with Dr. Franklin's portrait on it, to the young man who escorted her on board the American vessels here. Reports about Comte d'Estaing's fleet.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-09-26; 2022

Title: Bowen, Thomas Bartholomew orderly book
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12788
Description: A company-level orderly book for the 9th Pennsylvania Infantry kept by Sgt. John McGriff under the command of Capt. Thomas Bartholomew Bowen. The orderly book details the activities of the regiment during the late fall, 1780 October 12 to November 11, while stationed at Totoway, New Jersey. The book, which appears to have been kept by Sgt. John McGriff, contains a roster of soldiers in Bowen's company, copies of regimental and divisional orders, returns of arms and equipment, lists of officers and their duties, and several records of courts martial. The orderly book also records actions taken by Commander-in-Chief, George Washington. In the front and rear of the book are records on troop strength and supply levels. The 9th Pennsylvania Regiment was authorized 16 September 1776 and was assigned to the main Continental Army on 27 December 1776. It was organized during the spring of 1777 to consist of eight companies of volunteers from Westmoreland, Lancaster, Chester, Philadelphia and Cumberland counties of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The regiment was assigned to the 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade of the main Continental Army on 27 May 1777. It was consolidated with the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment on 17 January 1781, and re-designated as the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment; concurrently furloughed at Trenton, New Jersey. The regiment would see action during the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Battle of Springfield. John McGriff served as a sergeant under Bowen's command. He may have been a resident of York County before the war. After the war, he received depreciation lands from the state for his service.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Brandywine, Battle of, Pa., 1777; Germantown, Battle of, Philadelphia, Pa., 1777; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Military currency; Military history; Military orders; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Military camps; Orderly books; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Military deserters--United States--History--18th century; Bowen, Thomas Bartholomew, 1741-1805; McGriff, John 1748-1795; Washington, George, 1732-1799; United States. Continental Army; United States. Continental Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 9th
Date: 1780; 2022

Title: Keugh, Lieutenant William, Report of British Officer to His Majesty from Camp at Germantown, September 28, 1777; Keugh, Lieutenant William, Report of British Officer to His Majesty from Camp at German Town 28th of Septemr. 1777
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:17074
Description: The account is a report by Lieutenant William Keugh, Adjutant of His Majesty's 44th Regiment of Foot to General of the Army James Abercrombie, his commanding officer. The account describes the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolution from the Battle of Brandywine to the Battle of Germantown, including the Paoli Massacre. Due to Keugh's position as Adjutant, or staff officer, the account includes information regarding the movements of supply trains and artillery, not just the conduct of the battle. Also mentioned are the British landings at Head of Elk, Maryland, as well as a partial list of British casualties during the campaign. Though the account is dated September 28, 1777, Keugh references in the text that it was written over a period of several days, concluding on October 7, 1777, just three days after the conclusion of the Battle of Germantown.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Artillery operations; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; New York (State)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Brandywine, Battle of, Pa., 1777; Germantown, Battle of, Philadelphia, Pa., 1777; Paoli Massacre, 1777; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Military history; Hessians; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--German mercenaries; War casualties; Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795; Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1729-1807; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814; Knyphausen, Wilhelm, Baron von; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796; United States. Continental Army; Great Britain. Army; Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III)
Date: 1777-09-28; 2022