180 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
GERARD, CHEVALIER (Minister of France) : 
1778 (?).—January 2. Philadelphia.—Praying him to give orders 
at Fishkill to forward some linen cloth at that placé destined 
for him. Vol. i, No. 100. 
GIBSON, GEORGE: 
1778.—/anuary 37.—Giving details of the route by which the Six 
Nations may pass undiscovered to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, 
Creek or Choctaw Nations. Vols, vii, Noss: 
GoocH, JOHN: 
1779.— October 18. Boston.—Narrating his difficulties in getting 
hay or grain. Complains bitterly of his present pay, as com- 
pared with that of a commissary of hides or deputy commis- 
sary of prisoners. Sets forth his expenses and the inade- 
quacy of his pay. Declares, when the war is over, he must 
take to the highway with a pistol fora maintenance. Language 
inadequate to express the political situation. Scandalous treat- 
ment of his friend, Major Mersereau. ‘‘ His little ribb’’ sends 
her most respectful compliments. Vol. iii, No. 46. 
1778.— October 24. Boston.—In September, 1777, was Assistant 
Deputy Quartermaster-General at Springfield under Col. Chase. 
Recalled to Boston in November. Settled all his accounts 
with Col. Chase except that the Colonel refused to pay him 
four hundred and odd pounds, which he had advanced to 
the teamsters, to procure teams to transport certain articles 
to the southward. The teamsters have never been paid, and 
neither has he. Asks that the money may be paid. 
Vol. viii, No. 33. 
1778.— October 25. Boston.—A long letter, setting forth the evils 
resulting in the department from lack of money and the ill-will 
of the numerous creditors and duns. Cannot purchase in time 
for want of money. Wishes to know if the staff officers are 
entitled to draw clothing from Continental store. 
Vol. viii, No. 34. 
GORDON, PETER: 
4779.—May rz. Trenton.—Informing him of the purchase of a 
pair of horses. Promises to send about twenty horses along 
with the pair. Vol. vii, Nos 77. 
