Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to Timothy Pickering
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07667 Author/Creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 October 1780 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 33.1 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
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.
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