Finding aid for the Skipwith Revolutionary War Collection

MUM01728

1.1 Typed versions of most of the letters in the collection, inventory prepared by the Library of Congress, inventory of entire collection prepared by University of Mississippi; this folder was removed and is stored in box 2 

1.2 John Hancock, Pres. [Continental Congress] to Hon. Major General [Nathaniel] Greene, (Philadelphia) 15 November 1776 

Scope and Contents note

Hancock acknowledges the receipt of an intelligence report from the General, and has passed along the information to Virginia and South Carolina.

1.3 Holograph Map, . "A Plan of the Operations of the British & Rebel Army in the Campaign 1777" 1777 

1.4 List of Commissioned Officers in the 17 January 1781 Battle of Cowpens, signed by [Edward or Estis] Giles, Major and Acting Aid de camp, 19 January 1781 

1.5 George Washington to Major General Greene, (Headquarters . Newburgh) 29 January 1783 

Scope and Contents note

Washington discusses possible scenarios concerning British capture of territory; continues by discussing his interest in the upcoming discussion in between Parliament and King George III as well as Richard Oswald's use of the phrase "United States of America"

1.6 Col. Arthur Campbell to Gen. N[athaniel] Greene, (Washington in Virg.) 8 February 1781 

Scope and Contents note

Colonel Campbell reports the defection of Cherokee Indians from the American interests, and the conditions of the Cherokee camps. He also includes a copy of his attempts at a peace negotiation. Major [Joseph] Martin is cited as the Agent of Indian Affairs for Virginia.

1.7 Is[aac] Huger to General Greene, (Gilford Court House) 8 February 1781 

Scope and Contents note

General Huger reports that the Army has arrived, but that Lt. Colonel [Henry] Lee is still en route. Due to a miscommunication, Captain Smith and a cargo of 600 shirts and 300 pair of shoes were sent away from camp. Colonel Kosciusko has arrived. General Lillington is on his way with hogs, as is General Marion, having just defeated the British at [Fort] Watson, (S.C.).

1.8 Henry Lee to Gen. Greene, 2 April 1781 

Scope and Contents note

Lee sympathizes with Greene for having less-than-motivated troops, and suggests some improvements that could be made to increase morale among the men. He also suggests appealing to the public's sense of patriotism.

1.9 Arthur Campbell to General Greene, (Long Island, N.Y.) 2 August 1781 

Scope and Contents note

Campbell reports a pacific disposition among those forming the treaty, and expects that the Mountain Militia will soon be able to redeploy their resources toward Greene's position. He suggests that Continental Garrisons be erected in Indian territory along with land transfer as punishment for their aggression.

1.10 Rob[ert] R. Livingston to Hon. Maj. Gen. Greene, (Philadelphia) 22 October 1781 

Scope and Contents note

Livingston, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, opens a correspondance with Greene in order to hear first hand of Greene's victories on the battlefield which can be used in conversation & foreign affairs. He also reports that twenty-six ships and 5000 land forces have left New York to attempt to relieve General Cornwallis.

1.11 David Ramsay to Sir. [General Greene], (Philadelphia) 9 June 1782 

Scope and Contents note

Ramsay acknowledges that Greene's unit would be in better spirits if they had more to keep them busy. He reports discussions from Congress about supplies, recent developments near Jamaica, and updates on various familiar names. He also mentions the popularity of George Washington.

1.12-13 Anthony Wayne to his Honor Major General Greene, (Sharon five miles from Savannah) 24 June 1782 

Scope and Contents note

Wayne reports a battle between Col. Posey's battalion and a large number of Creek Indians who had combined forces with the British Army to conduct a surprise attack. The battalion held its own, and won several British trophies, mostly horses, but did lose a number of men in Cavalry, Infantry, and Artillery.

1.14 [Xerox copy of Folder 19] September 178[3] Speech by Nathaniel Greene to the inhabitants of Baltimore; also included is copy of an engraving of Nathaniel Greene with copy of signature 

1.15 Count de Rochambeau to [Governor Garrison], (Williamsburg) 26 June 1782 

Scope and Contents note

Rochambeau relays the poor reception of Carleton's proposition to the Congress, discusses details of intelligence, and announces the intent of the French to join

1.16-17 Thad[eus] Kosciuszko to Honorable Major General Greene, 18 November 1782 

Scope and Contents note

Kosciuszko recounts the Battle of James Island (S.C.) [referenced in the letter as John's Island] where the Patriots were outnumbered by the British, and where Capt. [William] Willmott was mortally wounded.

1.18 Resolution by Francis Sharp Honorable Major General Greene’s Services, (In the Senate) 12 August 1783 

Scope and Contents note

Resolution of the Senate of South Carolina commending Greene for his service in the Southern department, to be presented by the Governor, signed by Francis Sharp, President of the Senate of South Carolina.

1.19 Speech of Nathaniel Greene to the inhabitants of Baltimore, September 178[3] 

Scope and Contents note

Greene is flattered by the kindness of the people of Baltimore upon his return from the front lines.

General note

Xerox copy of this speech in Folder 14

1.20 L. Tucker to Mrs. Cornelia L. Littlefield (his sister), (Williamsburg) 31 March 1824 

Scope and Contents note

A woman, [possibly Louisa Catharine Greene, daughter of Nathanael Greene], writes to her sister, Cornelia L. Littlefield. Hers is a life with many medical hardships, both her own and those of her family and friends. She asks for news of other family members.

1.21 Wax impression of George Washington’s Seal 

1.22 Copy of Portrait of Brigadier General Isaac Huger 

1.23 Money coupons in varying amounts, 11 April 1778 

Scope and Contents note

Continental currency denominated in Spanish dollars by the United States in increments of forty dollars, thirty dollars, and seven dollars. Includes a serial number and official signature.

1.24 Portrait of Major General Nathaniel Greene with signature 

General note

Copy of this portrait in Folder 14

1.25 Portrait of Robert R. Livingston with signature 

1.26 Portrait of Thad[eus] Kosciuszko 

1.27 Portrait of Henry Lee with signature 

1.28 Portrait of George Washington 

1.29 Portrait of John Hancock with signature 

1.30 Portrait of Brigadier General Anthony Wayne 

1.31 Portrait of David Ramsay, m.d 

1.32-35 Administrative materials 

Separated Materials note

Removed to collection folder

1.36 Typed version of letter in folder 1.2 : John Hancock, Pres. [Continental Congress] to Hon. Major General [Nathaniel] Greene, 15 November 1776 

1.37-38 Typed version of item in folder 1.4 : List of Commissioned Officers in the 17 January 1781 Battle of Cowpens, signed by [Edward or Estis] Giles, Major and Acting Aid de camp, 19 January 1781 

1.38 Typed version of item in folder 1.6 : Col. Arthur Campbell to Gen. N[athaniel] Greene, (Washington in Virg.) 8 February 1781 

1.39 Typed version of item in folder 1.7 : Is[aac] Huger to General Greene, (Gilford Court House) 8 February 1781 

1.40 Typed version of item in folder 1.8 : Henry Lee to Gen. Greene, 2 April 1781 

1.41 Typed version of item in folder 1.9 : Arthur Campbell to General Greene, (Long Island, N.Y.) 2 August 1781 

1.41 Typed version of item in folder 1.10 : Rob[ert] R. Livingston to Hon. Maj. Gen. Greene, (Philadelphia) 22 October 1781 

1.42 Typed version of item in folder 1.11 : David Ramsay to Sir. [General Greene], (Philadelphia) 9 June 1782 

1.43 Typed version of item in folder 1.12-13 : Anthony Wayne to his Honor Major General Greene (Sharon five miles from Savannah) 24 June 1782 

1.44 Typed version of item in folder 1.15 : Count de Rochambeau to [Governor Garrison], (Williamsburg) 26 June 1782 

1.45 Typed version of item in folder 1.16-17 : Thad[eus] Kosciuszko to Honorable Major General Greene, 18 November 1782 

1.46 Typed version of item in folder 1.53 : Headquarters)Nath[aniel] Greene to Dr. Oliphant, Dept Director of the General Hospital for Army, 21 December 1782 

1.47 Typed version of item in folder 1.5 : George Washington to Major General Greene, (Headquarters . Newburgh) 29 January 1783 

1.48 Typed version of item in folder 1.18 : Resolution by Francis Sharp Honorable Major General Greene’s Services, (In the Senate) 12 August 1783 

1.49 Typed version of item in folder 1.19 : Speech of Nathaniel Greene to the inhabitants of Baltimore, September 178[3] 

1.50 Biographical Sketches of Individuals in this collection from New Standard Encyclopedia Funk & Wagnalls 

1.51 Nath[aniel] Greene to Dr. Oliphant, Dept Director of the General Hospital for Army, (Headquarters) 21 December 1782 

Scope and Contents note

Greene authorizes Oliphant to grant forage for the Army's General Hospital.

1.52 Typed versions of 9 of the letters and other documents within the collection