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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: Facsimile of the original draught by Jefferson of the Declaration of independence, In Congress, 4th July, 1776.; 216 (XOS). Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.Facsimile of the original draught by Jefferson of the Declaration of independence, in Congress, 4th July, 1776
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7037
Description: American Philosophical Society
Subject: Declaring Independence; Broadsides; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Causes
Date: 1776; 2022

Title: Resolutions, Pennsylvania. General Assembly, 1781 June 25; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Resolutions
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10248
Description: Resolutions from the State of Pennsylvania related to the Superintendent of Finance and other financial matters.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Date: 1781-06-25; 2022

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: Gawen Brown, Jr. to Henry Jackson, 1778 September 18
Identifier(s): text:274429
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1778-09-18

Title: United States Fourth Class Lottery Ticket, 45m429, 1776 November 18; Lottery Ticket 45m429
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9264
Description: Fourth class lottery ticket established by resolution of Congress with the name J. Bullock in the right corner.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Date: 1776-11-18; 2022

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: Gawen Brown, Jr. to Henry Jackson, 1778 September 8
Identifier(s): text:274426
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1778-09-08

Title: Morris, Robert to Governors of respective states, 1781 July 06; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Governors of respective states
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10096
Description: A letter written by Robert Morris to the Governors of States about balances due and other related financial matters, including recquisitions.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Date: 1781-07-06; 2022

Title: United States Fourth Class Lottery Ticket, 93m722, 1776 November 18; Lottery Ticket 93m722
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9570
Description: Fourth class lottery ticket established by resolution of Congress with the name T. Laurence in the right corner.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Date: 1776-11-18; 2022

Title: Notification of the election of Elias Boudinot as president, 1782 November 04; Notification of C.C. of election of Elias Boudinot as president
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11567
Description: A notification that Elias Boudinot was elected as the new president of congress.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects
Date: 1782-11-04; 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: Shippen, Edward to Joseph Shippen, 1779 May 18
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1444
Description: Letter from Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen regarding the sale of their land and discussing currency.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions
Date: 1779-05-18; 2021

Title: Resolutions, United States. Congress, 1782 September 14; 1782 September 23; Congressional Resolutions
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11170
Description: A resolution from Congress about how the diplomats or ministers in Europe should participate in the financial crisis related to waging the war.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Date: 1782-09-14;1782-09-23; 2022

Title: Livingston Robert R. to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 May 20; Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10939
Description: Robert Livingston writes to Benjamin Franklin. He sends a letter to be given to the King of France through the Count de Vergennes. Livingston describes what is happening in the war at that moment, including discussions about diplomacy, economy, and other matters.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Date: 1782-05-20; 2022

Title: Adams, Dr. Samuel to Sally Preston Adams, 1778 August 5; No. 29 Dr. Samuel Adams to Sally Preston Adams
Identifier(s): text:346204
Description: Friendly letter; mentions that he will soon go to camp at White Plains, [N.Y.] where he hopes to receive wages; mentions the "unparalleled barbarity and worse than Diabolical behavior of the Tories & Savages at Wyoming [Pa.]"; mentions "the Fruitless attempt of George's Commissioners" [the Carlisle peace commission] to bribe several members of Congress and remarks that it appears the British despair of conquering America by arms; mentions troops that moved from White Plains to Rhode Island and a report that the French fleet also went there; describes the High Dutch of Pennsylvania and mentions that "the women do most of the hard work"; informs her that he is now among a "clever" sort of people but still misses New England.
Subject: Diplomacy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Pennsylvania Dutch
Date: 1778-08-05; 2022

Title: Adams, Dr. Samuel to Sally Preston Adams, 1780 August 17; No. 44 Dr. Samuel Adams to Sally Preston Adams
Identifier(s): text:346171
Description: Mentions the route he traveled from Milton to West Point; informs her that the only Continental troops at West Point are five companies of artillery and that the post is garrisoned by militia; remarks that "Continental money is growing better, people will sell anything for it" and expresses confidence that goods will become cheaper; informs her that all the surgeons at headquarters are resigning because Congress did not consider them in the depreciation and remarks that he will join them if their reasons are just.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1780-08-17; 2022

Title: Lawrence, Roderic to Managers of the United States Lottery, 1777 July 28; Lawrence, Roderic. ALS to Managers of the United States Lottery
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7497
Description: Roderic Lawrence updates the Managers of the United States Lottery on the sale of tickets.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Date: 1777-07-28; 2022

Title: Lawrence, Roderic to Managers of the United States Lottery, 1779 January 22; Lawrence, Roderic. ALS to Managers of the United States Lottery
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7401
Description: Roderic Lawrence updates the Managers of the United States Lottery on the sale of tickets and winning tickets.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Date: 1779-01-22; 2022

Title: Nezian, André to the Dacosta brothers, 1776 October 12
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7342
Description: Letter regarding the travel of James Hutchinson.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Transatlantic voyages
Date: 1776-10-12; 2022