164 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE.  [April6, 
Bowen, EpruraiM (Col.) (continued ) : 
1779.—May 26. Providence.—Has no doubt that Gen. Greene 
has used his influence with His Excellency in order to help 
them in their difficult situation. ‘Tory villains landed at 
Quidnick and burnt Thomas Allen’s house, taking cattle and 
prisoners. Enemy upwardsof s500strong. Vol. v, No. 72. 
1779.—May 30. Providence.—Concerning resolve of Congress, 
depriving those deputies who transact business on commis- 
sions, from receiving pay and rations. Gen. Gates displeased 
at having a letter for him enclosed in Col. Bowen’s packet. 
Vol. v, No. tor. 
1779.—October 3. Providence.—By his brother, Oliver Bowen, 
has transmitted accounts to September 3, and returns of stores 
and persons employed. Is doing everything to complete the 
barracks, but one article needed is cash, which, if Gen. 
Greene cannot give him, begs him to direct Mr. Pettit to give 
to his brother. Rationsand pay of artificers. Enclosing papers 
containing the State bill and the famous Act of the Assembly ; 
committee engaged in looking into it. Vol. iii, No. 21. 
1779.— October 10. Providence.—Acknowledging favor of the 3d 
inst. Immediately ordered wagons to be put in best order 
possible. Cannot find in town a pair of blankets of any 
description ; will send to Boston for a pair. Arranged posts 
for expresses. Would like an answer to his letter on artificers’ 
rations. Report of a large. fleet, supposed to be French, 
sighted to the west of Block Island. Vol. iii, No-s19: 
1779.— October 26. Mewport.—Informing him of the evacuation 
of the island by the British army on the previous Monday 
night. Gen. Gates landed on Tuesday morning and marched 
into the town with great regularity and good order. English 
left hay, straw, wood and coal behind—no other stores. 
Promises him a pair of English blankets. Vol. ili, No. 15. 
1779.—LVovember 6. Newport.— Acknowledging favor of 30th 
ult. Has laid hold of every piece of duck in the town. De- 
sires his directions as to the destination of the hay. Conti- 
nental troops are leaving for Hartford, by way of Greenwich. 
Hopes supply of cash will arrive soon. Vol; ix, Nose. 
1779.—Vovember 10. Providence. —The bearer, Mr. Mitchell, 
