1900.] CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. 175 
Eyre, BENJAMIN: 
1779.— October r.—Acknowledging letter of 3d inst. Has been 
busy ever since collecting one hundred men, a company of 
which leave for Easton before night. All boats sent on to 
Trenton. Obliged to His Excellency and to him for their 
good opinion. Vol. i; No. 35. 
1779.—July rt. Philadelphia.—Transmits returns of boats, men, 
and the money spent in his department. Orders from Col. 
Cox to reénlist about fifteen ship-carpenters. Fears they will 
not engage without a raise of pay. Condition of boats. 
Wagon-master should be given a special charge, so that he may 
not tear the boats to pieces when the road turns and winds. 
Vol. viii, No. 22. 
FAESH, JOHN JACOB: 
1779.—/January 9. Mount Hope.-—By Col. Abeel’s team sends him 
two saddles of venison. Vol. viii, No. 22. 
1779.—Lebruary 11. Mount Hope.—By Col. Abeel’s team sends 
two saddles of venison, which he hopes Gen. Greene will 
accept. Intends waiting on him soon. Vole iv, Nor ize. 
FERRIS, OWEN: 
1779.—May rr. South Wales.—Has sent fifty horses by order of 
Col. Mitchell, and will send fifty. more. Vol. vii, No. 68. 
1779.—May 15. North Wales.—Sends him the fifty horses. Wishes 
to know whether he shall purchase more. Vol. vii, No. 98. 
FINNIE, WILLIAM: 
1779.—Lebruary 11. Williamsburg. — Acknowledging favor of 
15th ult. Detailed reasons why the: barracks, near Charlottes- 
ville, are impossible as a station for the Convention troops. 
Defends himself against certain complaints made against him 
by Col. Aylett. His presence necessary at Williamsburg, and 
all his exertions needed to collect forage. Quotations from Col. 
Biddle’s letters showing scarcity of forage. Capes and bays in- 
fested by the enemy’s cruisers and privateers. Armed vessels 
ordered down to give protection to the provision vessels. Ap- 
pointment of Capt. Rice to superintend the business of the 
station. Promising certain returns. Vol. iv, No: 2. 
PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. XXXIX. 162. L. PRINTED JUNE 1, 1900. 
