170 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
Cotron, JOHN (continued ) : 
1779.—October 11. Middletown. — Acknowledging his favor of 
26th ult. together with Gen. Washington’s to Moses Bush, 
requesting him to procure a number of scows. Has put his 
carpenters to work on them and is pushing the work through. 
Vol. viii, No. 20. 
Cox, JoHN (Col.): 
1779. —February 16. Bloomsbury.—Will inquire into the prices of 
pack-saddles, and if they can be had at £3 will order 500 of 
them. Dispatched an express to Col. Patterson and will ac- 
company him to camp on his arrival. Mrs. Cox and family 
send compliments to Mrs. Greene. Vol. iv, No. 16. 
1779.—February 16. Bloomsbury.—Just honored with his favor of 
that morning and sends the horse by bearer. Congress has 
received some very interesting intelligence, which is affected 
to be kept a profound secret. Many conjectures as to its 
nature. Has had a considerable effect in reducing prices. 
Pennsylvania’s tax bill under consideration. Report of five or 
six of the enemy’s armed vessels being carried into Chesapeake 
bay by two Continental frigates. Intelligence received that 
the schooner A/unter has brought in a prize. 
Vol. iv,.No, 147. 
1779.—Lebruary 18. Bloomsbury. — Expects Col. Patterson by 
Saturday or Sunday at farthest, when he will be able to accom- 
pany him. Vol. iv, No. 18. 
1779.—May 8. Mount Holly.—Acknowledging favor of 6th inst. 
Flatters himself that the articles ordered to be deposited at 
Estherton are there, and those for Fort Pitt are on their way 
up. Unable to say when wagons, horses, etc., requisite to 
enable His Excellency to make a general movement of the 
army, can be in readiness. Expects to have a handsome supply 
of teams, etc., at camp by the middle of May. Every possi- 
ble exertion being made by himself and all his deputies. 
Sudden death of his brother, Mr. William Cox. 
Vol. vii, No. 49. 
1779.—May ro. Lloomsbury.—Acknowledging favor of 6th inst. 
Has given orders to every deputy in his department to forward 
wagons, horses or stores of any kind to camp. Detailing the 
