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Greene, Nathanael (Gen.) : 

 1777- — February 24. Basking Ridge, N. V. — Acknowledging let- 

 ter of 23d inst. Ignorant who gave Col. Guyger orders to 

 come to his department, but will arm them. Col. Piper's 

 detachment to join Gen. Putnam. Attack made on foraging 

 party of enemy, from Amboy, 4000 strong. Enumerates casu- 

 alties on both sides. Col. Johnson, with party of Maryland 

 militia, attacked enemy, but, just as they were in his power, 

 his party cowardly deserted him. Will send prisoners, taken 

 by Gen. Warner, to Morristown. 

 N. B. — Enemy killed two of the inhabitants because they did 

 not assist them to carry off their dead. No. 2. 



1782. — April 22. Headquarters near Dorchester. — ^First part of 

 letter personal and amusing. In latter part, speaks of ragged 

 and destitute condition of the army. Complaints of officers 

 and men. Not a good condition in which to face a superior 

 enemy. Not a drop of spirits in camp. No. 142. 



1782. — October i. Headquarters. — Congratulations on the ap- 

 proaching peace. Evacuation of Savannah and Charleston, 

 old news. Refugees embarking for St. Augustine — no greater 

 punishment Their situation there deplorable : no shelter, no 

 food. Resentment of people too strong to admit pity. Ex- 

 pects whole British army to be gone by the 12th or 15th. 

 His work being completed, hopes to go North. Took pride 

 in getting rid of enemy without foreign aid. Prospects flat- 

 tering, but vigilance still needed. Meeting of officers to be 

 held in January to learn their wishes in respect to returning 

 from, or continuing in, service. For himself, desires, above 

 everything, to be a private citizen. Particulars about Col. 

 Washington's and Lt. Col. Lee's marriage. Remembrances 

 to friends. No. 143. 



Hendricks, James (Col.) : 

 1 781. — May 75. — Alexandria. — Reporting unnecessary delay in 

 the carrying of a letter from the Marquis to Gen. Wayne. 

 Desires the matter to be looked into and the delinquent pun- 

 ished. No. 93. 



\']Z\.—June ig. Alexandria. — Acknowledging letter of 17th 

 inst. Capt. Moore, commanding Volunteer Light Horse at 



