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• Speech by Tiahogwando at Treaty of Six Nations at Albany New York on dispute between New England and Thomas Penn over land, Susquehannah land sales, Treaty of Fort Stanwix August 25, 1775 Author: Tiohogwando Recipient: [not available] Summary: This speech was made at Treaty Conference held at Albany New York in August 1775, attended by the Reverend Samuel Kirkland. "Brothers: this is all the Six Nations have to say at present. They would just mention one thing more before they break up. The Six Nations look upon this as a very good time to speak their minds, as here are the representatives of the twelve United Colonies. The dispute...
• Receipt of Funds for the Southern Army July 27, 1781 Author: William S. Alexander Recipient: John Pierce Summary: Alexander's receipt and promise to deliver money being sent from the Continental Army's Paymaster General to General Nathaniel Greene's Southern Army.
• Cited Letter to John Pierce August 3, 1781 Author: Joseph Clay Recipient: John Pierce Summary: CITATION Only. Cited in Pierce to Board of Treasury, 09/13/1787.
• General Greene's Southern Army July 10, 1782 Author: General Benjamin Lincoln Recipient: Nathaniel Greene Summary: Lincoln expresses sympathy for the sufferings of General Greene's troops. Greene's army entitled to better fare. Mentions the meritorious and gallant exertions of Greene's troops under extreme difficulties. Lincoln believes they merited a better fate. He regrets that he is unable to redress the army's grievances. Other extracts mention supplies and clothing during the Revolutionary War.
• Clothing for General Greene's Southern Army September 30, 1782 Author: General Benjamin Lincoln Recipient: Nathaniel Greene Summary: Lincoln desires to be informed by General Greene if Greene will be able to provide clothing for the troops he will retain with his army. Lincoln has no doubt that the clothing can be provided if Charleston is evacuated by the British. But despite difficulties and little hope of success he will ship the clothing from Philadelphia if it cannot be obtained in Charleston.
• Procurement of Clothing for General Greene's Southern Army November 5, 1782 Author: General Benjamin Lincoln Recipient: Nathaniel Greene Summary: If Greene's whole army is to remain before Charleston and the British do not leave the city, large supplies of clothing must be forwarded to Greene's army. Hopes that the necessary clothing can be procured in Charleston if it should be evacuated. Lincoln desires earliest information on these matters.
• General Greene's Report on Clothing for the Southern Army November 11, 1782 Author: Nathaniel Greene Recipient: General Benjamin Lincoln Summary: Greene informs Lincoln that he is taking measures to obtain clothing for the troops. He reports that he has on hand only a small part of his army's winter clothing. After issuing clothing to the troops going to the north he will have only a small pittance left. Greene discusses his financial arrangements for paying for the clothing through bills drawn on the Continental Army's Financier.
• Clothing for the Southern Army December 1, 1782 Author: General Benjamin Lincoln Recipient: Nathaniel Greene Summary: Lincoln trusts that General Greene will be able to supply his troops with clothing from the warehouses in Charleston. If the clothing cannot be supplied from Charleston, Lincoln hopes he can supply the clothing from Virginia which he thinks can be speedily forwarded in a coasting craft to Charleston.
• Clothing for the Southern Army December 16, 1782 Author: General Benjamin Lincoln Recipient: Nathaniel Greene Summary: Lincoln is exceedingly oblidged by General Greene's attention to the arrangement and the manner in which Greene conducted it. He is equally pleased with Greene's care in procuring clothing for his troops which has releived Lincoln's long anxiety about supplying the clothing. Mr. Morris will honor Greene's draughts and appears satisfied with the steps Greene has taken.
• Clothing for the Southern Army from Charleston December 19, 1782 Author: Nathaniel Greene Recipient: General Benjamin Lincoln Summary: Greene informs Lincoln that in consequence of Lincoln's orders Greene had taken measures to provide winter clothing to his soldiers. Greene reports that Banks and Company have furnished most of the articles wanted and will provide the rest. Complains that prices goods are high. Reports that demand for cloths among the planters is so great that clothing can sell at high prices. Contracts cannot be...