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CLAIBORNE, RICHARD (continued ) : 
1779.—May 18. Hastertown.—In great hopes of having every- 
thing in the boat way completed in ashort time. Not preju- 
diced against Col. Mitchell as a private gentleman, but really 
astonished at the condition of the stores he sends. Describes 
the rottenness of the leather, harness, linen, etc. 
Vol. v, No. 18. 
1779.—May 24. Estherton.—Mr. Morrison’s company of boat- 
men complete and will be down from Wyoming with the large 
boats. Col. Mitchell’s stores coming in very slowly. Boat- 
men wish same rations as_ boat-builders, also a blanket 
apiece, they being exposed to the weather day and night. 
Veolia, No.5; 
1779.—Vovember 22. West Point.—Maryland division waiting 
for their clothing. Mr. Belding wishes to know if his assist- 
ance is necessary in quartering the light dragoons at Wallings- 
ford. Vol: 1x, Not 28: 
Criark, THomas (Col.) : 
1779.—Lfebruary 27. Paramus:—In future will send weekly re- 
turns. Wants tents for his soldiers. Volzix, Nox 20. 
COLLINS, STEPHEN : 
1779.—february zo.—A list of sundry goods, belonging to Mrs. 
Whitbread, stopped by Capt. Stokes, commanding officer at 
B. Town. 
Vol. iv, No. 15. (Enclosed in letter, Vol. iv, No. 14.) 
1779.—Lfebruary 16. Philadelphia. --- Setting forth the case of 
Sarah Whitbread who, having obtained a pass to New York, 
was on her way back with sundry goods, which were taken 
from her by an American officer who gave her a receipt for 
them. Most of the articles intended as presents for Mrs. Col- 
lins. Asks for some redress. Vol. iv, No. 14. 
CooPrER, CONSTANT, AND OTHER INHABITANTS OF MENDUM: 
1780.—Ffebruary 27,—Thanking Gen. Greene for his care in secur- 
ing the property of the public. Vol..i1; Noweoat 
CoTTON, JOHN: 
1779.—May 4. Croton River.—Desiring to know the duties and 
privileges attached to the office of Brigade Quartermaster, in 
order to settle one or two disputed points. Vol. vii, No. 33. 
