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Title: R? Mowbray, Surgeon; No. 980 R______ Mowbray, Surgeon
Identifier(s): text:353356
Description: List of men unfit for duty; includes their occupations, their injuries, and how they occurred.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1775-06-21; 2023

Title: Ludin, Thomas, Lord Drummond to James Robertson, 1776 February 5; No. 282 Thomas Lundin, Lord Drummond to James Robertson
Identifier(s): text:347192
Description: Comments that based on his own conversations with American leaders in Philadelphia, the latter desire a reconciliation with Britain, not total 45 separation; mentions that Drummond has pressed for the start of negotiations and requests a blank passport in that event; [postscript]: cautions him against publicizing the letter too soon.; "Copy"
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1776-02-05; 2021

Title: Howe, William, Sir to Matthew Lewis, 1790 December 12; No. 564 Sir William Howe to Matthew Lewis
Identifier(s): text:348875
Description: Argues that the promotion of a cornet who was assigned to the recruiting service is unprecedented and violates standard procedure.
Creator: Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1790-12-12; 2022

Title: Dennis, John to James Robinson " [Robertson]," 1779 January 4; No. 266 John Dennis to James Robinson "[Robertson]"
Identifier(s): text:347180
Description: Second memorial that requests release from confinement and offers "to perform an Act that would distress some Part of the rebel Army ... as a Proof of my attachment to Government."; "True Copy"
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1779-01-04; 2021

Title: Morris, Robert to John Bradford, 1777 February 27; No. 964 Robert Morris to John Bradford
Identifier(s): text:353347
Description: Discusses business matters and mentions a report that British warships left Chesapeake Bay and are likely to visit [Delaware Bay].; Fragment
Creator: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806et al
Subject: Warships; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Admiralty--Great Britain
Date: 1777-02-27; 2023

Title: Adams, Dr. Samuel to Sally Preston Adams, 1780 March 21; No. 43 Dr. Samuel Adams to Sally Preston Adams
Identifier(s): text:346219
Description: Remarks: "I. . . have got so well used to West-Point fare—which is coarse enough I assure you—that I begin to think myself a pretty good Soldier"; inquires about a doctor whose furlough expired; informs her that the troops are constantly on fatigue in preparation to receive the British, who are reported embarking to come up the [Hudson] River, and mentions a rumor that the British intend to leave New York.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1780-03-21; 2022

Title: Jones, John Paul to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 December 13; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10562
Description: John Paul Jones writes to Benjamin Franklin celebrating the capture of Lord Cornwallis. Jones writes that the surrender, "will no doubt produce good effects in Europe."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1781-12-13; 2022

Title: Huntington, Jedediah to Jabez Huntington, 1776 July 29, August 3; No. 593 Jedediah Huntington to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): text:348961
Description: Informs him about the availability and the prices of cloth and various commodities and mentions that "Almost all the Goods of all Kinds are moved into the Country"; informs him about the arrival of row galleys and about an engagement between them and British vessels; informs him that several transports carrying Massachusetts troops were stopped at Hell Gate, [N.Y.] because of smallpox and remarks that the lack of vegetables is one cause of sickness at present; informs him that approximately fifty vessels have joined the British fleet and that they probably carry foreign [German] troops.
Creator: Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818et al
Subject: Smallpox; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786
Date: 1776 July 29, August 3; 2022

Title: Great Britain, Admiralty; No. 412 Great Britain, Admiralty
Identifier(s): text:347616
Description: A list of artificers mustered.
Subject: Naval artificers; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Admiralty--Great Britain
Date: 1775-03-13; 2022

Title: Adams, Dr. Samuel to Sally Preston Adams, 1778 October 31; No. 32 Dr. Samuel Adams to Sally Preston Adams
Identifier(s): text:346200
Description: Friendly letter; informs her that British troops embarked from New York supposedly bound for the West Indies and that it is doubtful whether the enemy will abandon New York this fall; points out that the American army is "considerably divided," gives the disposition of specified units, and mentions that "considerable detachments" were sent to guard the western frontier against Tories and Indians.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1778-10-31; 2022

Title: Muhlenberg, John Peter Gabriel to Robert Lawson, 1781 January 31; No. 988 John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg to Robert Lawson
Identifier(s): text:353466
Description: Informs him that troops have marched and proposes the formation of a partisan corps of riflemen and infantry; informs him that Muhlenberg urgently requested that medicine, surgeons, and "necessaries for the sick" be sent from Petersburg and Richmond, [Va.]; suggests that he use his own discretion regarding the propriety of allowing an individual to go behind enemy lines; instructs him to inform Muhlenberg if the enemy embark or attempt to penetrate into the country.
Creator: Muhlenberg, John Peter Gabriel, 1746-1807et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1781-01-31; 2023

Title: Alexander McDonald; No. 277 Alexander McDonald
Identifier(s): text:347123
Description: Account of sixty-one days' subsistence from 25 Oct. to 24 Dec. 1779 for the non-commissioned officers and privates in ten companies of the [British] Second Battalion, Eighty-fourth Regiment, commanded by Sir Henry Clinton; includes a receipt from McDonald to Richard Rigby for same.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Rigby, Richard, 1722-1788
Date: 1779-12-24; 2021

Title: Heath, William to Ezra Badlam, 1780 February 19; No. 533 William Heath to Ezra Badlam
Identifier(s): text:347939
Description: Points out that if the enemy are abroad they are probably superior in force, orders him to immediately retreat toward the Highlands, and advises him to "be doubly on your Guard at night."
Creator: Heath, William, 1737-1814et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces;
Date: 1780-02-19; 2022

Title: Mecom, Jane to Benjamin Franklin, 1778 August 15; Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9516
Description: Jane Mecom writes to Benjamin Franklin about the removal of the British Army from Philadelphia as well as other happenings in New England and elsewhere.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Date: 1778-08-15; 2022

Title: Adams, Dr. Samuel to Sally Preston Adams, 1779 December 9; No. 39 Dr. Samuel Adams to Sally Preston Adams
Identifier(s): text:346330
Description: Mentions that he never fared so hard since the beginning of the war, describes his diet, and mentions observing a day of thanksgiving in accordance with a proclamation [of Congress, 20 Oct.]; informs her about reports that the combined fleets gave the British fleet "a severe drubbing" and that the British will soon abandon New York and remarks: "it is generally expected that we shall have a peace established by Spring."
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1779-12-09; 2022

Title: Wharton, Samuel to M. Benson, 1777 January 14; Wharton, Samuel, 1732-1800. to M. Benson [Silas Deane]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9211
Description: Letter from Samuel Wharton to M. Benson in which the author updates the recipient on the war, particularly Charles Cornwallis’ military activities in New Jersey and march towards Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Date: 1777-01-14; 2022

Title: Lovell, James to Thomas Johnson, 1777 December 28; Lovell, James, 1737-1814. ALS Cy to Thomas Johnson
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16551
Description: Letter from James Lovell to Thomas Johnson. Mentions the British army.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1777-12-28; 2021

Title: Paine, Thomas and James Lovell to Benjamin Franklin , 1777 July 09; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. Lovell, James, 1737-1814. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9552
Description: Thomas Paine describes the actions of General Howe to Benjamin Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns
Date: 1777-07-09; 2022

Title: Huntington, Jedediah to Jabez Huntington, 1776 October 15; No. 595 Jedediah Huntington to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): text:348927
Description: Informs him that the enemy might cross from "Frog's Point" [Throgs Neck] to Phillips Patent, [N.Y.} "and cut us entirely off from the Country" and gives the disposition of American and British forces around New York; remarks: "Our Men are in good Spirits, thou very ragged & dirty."
Creator: Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786
Date: 1776-10-15; 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