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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02863 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1778 |
| Title | Nathanael Greene to Joseph Webb regarding the Battle of Monmouth and other military matters |
| Date | 14 July 1778 |
| Author | Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) |
| Recipient | Webb, Joseph |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written as Quartermaster General, mentions the Battle of Monmouth and that he is crossing the Hudson (North) River. Adds that the French fleet is off Sandy Hook. Ridicules the "farcical" Parliamentary propositions for reconciliation with the United States. |
| Subjects | Battle of Monmouth Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Battle Military History Global History and Civics Diplomacy Government and Civics Peace France Continental Army Navy |
| People | Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) Webb, Joseph (1734-1778) |
| Place written | Camp at Kaykeyotte |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | After winning the esteem of General Washington for his services in battles in the vicinity of New York City, Greene was made a Major General and was assigned to the command of the Revolutionary Troops in New Jersey. Joseph Webb was initiated a Free Mason in the Lodge of St. Andrew and will always be connected to the Boston Tea Party. He was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, was its second sergeant in 1765 and in 1773 was elected Ensign of that corps. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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