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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07667 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1780 |
| Title | Nathanael Greene to Timothy Pickering about the garrison at West Point and poor condition of troops |
| Date | 11 October 1780 |
| Author | Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) |
| Recipient | Pickering, Timothy |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Writes to Pickering, who was his successor as Quartermaster of the Continental Army when Greene took command of West Point just after Benedict Arnold's treason. Expresses his dismay at the state of the garrison at West Point and requests supplies. "On my arrival at this place I found every thing in so disagreeable strain, so much to do, so little time to do it in ... " Advises that he has stopped Captain Seizer's artillery company from marching until they can get more manpower. Informs that more artificers are needed, that many boats need repair, and that winter barracks need to be built. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History West Point (US Military Academy) Military Supplies Military Camp Artisans Building Construction Continental Army |
| People | Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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