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Title: Shippen, Edward to Joseph Shippen, 1776 July 9
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1437
Description: Letter from Edward Shippen, IV, to his brother Joseph Shippen regarding Edward's properties and opinions about the war.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion
Date: 1776-07-09; 2021

Title: Wharton, Samuel to Benjamin Franklin, 1776 December 21; Wharton, Samuel, 1732-1800. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9391
Description: Letter from Samuel Wharton to Benjamin Franklin apprising him about the reaction to the Revolution in England and the disconcerntment over B. Franklin's arrival in France. Wharton spends considerable time discussing parliment's decision in regard to the colonies and the war. He also discusses his own belief and support of independence from Britain. Wharton also encodes intelligence in the letter and provides B. Franklin with the person who has the key.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1776-12-21; 2022

Title: Peale, Charles Willson to Edmund Jennings, 1779 October 15; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827. Letter to Edmund Jennings, Paris
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:8903
Description: Letter from Edmund Jennings to Charles Willson Peale in response to a letter from 1771. He discusses a variety of topics, but specifically mentions Benjamin West's art and The Death of General Wolfe. Charles Willson Peale writes to Edmund Jennings in 1779. He discusses the war and economics in the States.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Painting, Modern--18th century--History; Portrait painting--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions
Date: 1779-10-15; 2022

Title: United States. Continental Congress Act and resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23355
Description: Resolve of Congress concerning the right invested in the Executive power of every State to regulate the behavior of all Continental officers.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States. Continental Congress
Date: 1778-02-09; 2022

Title: Gordon, William to Moses Wheelock, 1779 September 16
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:161
Description: Discusses his own involvement in circulating a rumor that Alexander Hamilton said publicly in Philadelphia that "'it was high time for the people to rise, join Genl. Washington [and] turn Congress out of doors"; includes a copy of a letter from Hamilton to Gordon, [to Aug. 1779], and a copy of a letter from Gordon to Hamilton, 25 Aug. 1779, which Gordon also forwarded to George Washington, regarding the matter.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Gordon, William, 1728-1807
Source: The Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, ca. 1760s-1850s (Mss.B.F327); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F327-ead.xml
Subject: Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; ; ; ; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Date: 1779-09-16; 2020

Title: Newenham, Edward, Sir to William Temple Franklin, 1782 November 17; Newenham, Edward, Sir, 1732-1814. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26148
Description: Letter from Edward Newenham to William Temple Franklin. Marseilles. Proffering the gift of a horse.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; Newenham, Edward, Sir, 1732-1814; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-11-17; 2022

Title: Peale, Charles Willson to Benjamin West, 1775 August 31; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827. Letter to Benjamin West
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9171
Description: Letter from Charles Willson Peale to Benjamin West about his travels and work. Peale describes being in debt and working to pay them off. Peale also describes the ensuing war and the preparations for it in the colonies as well as early skirmishes in New York and the situation in Philadelphia. He then discusses West's art and mentions the inclusion of sketches with the letter. At the end of this transcribed document is another letter sent to Hon Beal Bordly in November of 1772.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Politics and the Causes of Revolution; Painting, Modern--18th century--History; Portrait painting--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Causes; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1775-08-31; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Henry Laurens, 1779 January 9; Paine, Thomas, ALS. to Henry Laurens
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12696
Description: Thomas Paine sends two articles from the paper "of this day" that he believes the recipient will find amusing. The articles, as described by Paine, claim that "Congress are a parcel of ------ [...] and that I am another, hired [...] to write for them and impose upon the public."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Madame d'Eon, Robert Morris; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
Date: 1779-01-09; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to David Rittenhouse, 1779 November 27; "Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. ADS to David Rittenhouse, 1732-1796"
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12704
Description: Letter from Thomas Paine to David Rittenhouse. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay John Bayard for his "Service as Speaker of the House of Assembly."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Politics and Causes of Revolution; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796
Date: 1779-11-27; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas, copy of Common Sense; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. MsCy of Common Sense
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12635
Description: This "second edition" of Common Sense was supposedly copied by Paine for Samuel Clay Harvey, J.P. of Lodge Hill, Kent, England. Enclosed note, however, maintains that this manuscript is "not in Thomas Paine's handwriting, although there is a certain similarity..."; Contains notes about authenticity and date.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Pamphlets; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Lee, Charles to Richard Henry Lee, 1776 May 10; Lee, Charles, 1731-1782. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16610
Description: Letter from Charles Lee to Richard Henry Lee. "by the eternal God if you do not declare immediately for positive independence We are all ruin'd -- there is a poorness of spirit and languor in the late proceedings of the Congress that I confess frightens me so much, that at times I regret having embark'd my all, my fortune, life and reputation..."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion
Date: 1776-05-10; 2021

Title: Paine, Thomas to Congress, 1783 June 24; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. ALS to Honorable Clarke, Congress
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12717
Description: Thomas Paine requests for the "Committee" to allow him to submit in writing "a detail of circumstances" before making a report.; Contains transcript of letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; United States. Congress
Date: 1783-06-24; 2022

Title: Gates, Horatio to Charles Lee, 1776 January 22; No. 363 Horatio Gates to Charles Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:908
Description: Remarks that [Richard] Montgomery's fate will induce Congress "to Cast their Eyes on You" and mentions that [Henry] Knox said that [Philip] Schuyler wishes to be excused from acting as a general and that there is agreement that [David] "Worcester" [Wooster] is too old for that service; informs him about a report that all goes well in Philadelphia and that the King's [George III's] speech "has had a Noble Effect in Fixing all the wavering to the cause of Freedom & America"; informs him about prize vessels that were recently captured; requests that he transmit any news from Canada and inquires about his opinion regarding American affairs there; [postscript]: informs him that a pamphlet entitled Common Sense, which is "an excellent performance," has come from Philadelphia and expresses the opinion that [Benjamin] Franklin "has been principally concern'd in the Composition"; requests that he recommend a young man to "Bob" [Robert] Morris for a position in the latter's counting house; remarks that many people think General Wooster "put the worst complexion" on intelligence from Canada "that he might be succoured the more expeditiously."; Typescript transcription on microfilm.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806et al
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Montgomery, Richard, 1738-1775; United States. Congress
Date: 1776-01-22; 2020

Title: Paine, Thomas to to Samuel Adams, 1775 January 17; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. ALS to Dr. Samuel Adams
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12568
Description: Letter from Thomas Paine to Samuel Adams.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819
Date: 1775-01-17; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council, 1779 October 11; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. ALS to Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12614
Description: Letter from Thomas Paine that reiterates some inconveniences.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council
Date: 1779-10-11; 2022

Title: Okley, J. to Robert Lettis Hooper, 1779 May 14; Okley, J. to Robert Lettis Hooper
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22326
Description: Letter from Robert Lettis Hooper to J. Okley. Bath - Giving information concerning a Mr. Smith, a captain in the Austrian service, and at one time in the service of the United States; also concerning two French gentlemen, his friends. Thinks there may be no reason for surmises of an evil tendency, but knows that very few foreign officers, who have left the American service in disgust or otherwise, are to be depended upon.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Mobilizing the Populace; 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--Finance; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; Okley, J.; Hooper, Robert Lettis, 1730?-1797
Date: 1779-05-14; 2022

Title: Sheppard, William to Nathanael Greene, 1778 October 30; Sheppard, William to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23144
Description: Letter from William Shepard to Nathanael Greene. Providence - Complaining of the conduct of Mr. Charles Wittelsey, who tried his best to make mischief in Colonel Glover's brigade and succeeded in almost creating a mutiny. Thinks Mr. Whittelsey deserves to be turned out of the service.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Conscientious Objectors; Treason; Quartermasters; Shepard, William, 1737-1817; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1778-10-30; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 August 20; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26144
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Is translating enclosures contained in his letter into Spanish. Occupies a pavillion of the house in which the Prince of Masseran lived last year; is pleased to hear of the Princess's remembrance of him. Is on a friendly footing with all the foreign Secretaries. Knew Mr. [John] Adams's visit to Paris was on account of the proposed conferences for peace; is not surprised at his silence towards Dr. Franklin. Deplores the jealousy displayed by the American envoys towards each other and their lack of cooperation. If Comte de Grasse has a favorable passage, a blow may be struck at the headquarters of toryism in America. No news of the Duke de Crillon's arrival at Minorca. Desires a seal ring to be purchased for him with the head of Brutus, Socrates or Dr. Franklin on it.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; International trade--18th century; Economics--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; American loyalists; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-08-20; 2022

Title: Pulaski, Kazimierz to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 August 13; Pulaski, Kazimierz, 1747-1779. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16618
Description: Letter from Kazimierz Pułaski to Richard Henry Lee. Pułaski seeks Lee's support against false accusations made against him.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion
Date: 1778-08-13; 2021

Title: Matlack, Timothy to Charles Pettit, 1779 February 20; Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829 to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21841
Description: Letter from Timothy Matlack to Charles Pettit. Philadelphia - Expressing dissatisfaction n the part of Council at not receiving certified copies of the entries which they have demanded. Requests that they will be sent without delay. Rough draft of letter from Charles Pettit to Mr. Matlack. Expressing surprise that any part of his conduct has merited such language. To avoid controversy, sends the enclosed extracts. Forbears any further remarks on the implied charges in Mr. Matlack's letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; 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; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-02-20; 2022