182 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE, [April 6, 
HamILTon, ALEXANDER (Col.) (continued) : 
(779.--February 23. Headguarters.—Desires to know by bearer 
how far the preparations for vessels have gone and the amount 
of materials provided; the General’s idea being to stop as 
short as possible, without leaving what is on hand incomplete. 
Vol. i, No. 4. 
1779.—May 20. Headquarters.—Concerning Mr. Duryee’s appli- 
cation to have his farm released, which was taken up for the 
use of the hospital. The General does not wish to discrim- 
inate, without sufficient reason, so refers the matter to Gen. 
Greene, in order that he may relieve Mr. Duryee, if it can be 
done without inconvenience to others or injury to the service. 
Vol. v, No. 40. 
1779.-—May 22. Headquarters.—By a letter received from Gen. 
Sullivan it appears that Poor’s Brigade have left their tents 
behind. Asks that they may be supplied with them and other 
necessaries. Gen. Sullivan in ‘‘his usual pother, but dispatch 
is certainly very desirable.’’ Vol. v, No. 59. 
1779.—August 17. Headquarters.—Desiring that he furnish a good 
horse, saddle and bridle to Lieut. Whitehead, who carries im- 
portant dispatches to Philadelphia for the General. 
Vol. ay,.No. 5 1 
1779.— October 7. Headguarters.—It is determined that Gen. 
Duportail and himself shall go to Count d’Estaing. Four 
horses will be necessary; therefore asks for an order on the 
person at New Windsor who provides horses for Gen. Greene. 
Vol. iii, No. 88. 
1780.—/anuary 21.—Ordered by the General to ask if horses to 
carry the surgeons’ chirurgical apparatus can be obtained from 
him [Greene] or from the brigades. Voli, Now. 
1780.—February 23. Headquarters.—Orders from the General to 
send some pontoons (?) from Fishkill for the use of the officers. 
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Hatt, BENEDICT EDWARD: 
1779-—January 1. Shandy Hall.—Acknowledging Gen. Greene’s 
(?) kindness in taking him into his suite. The kind of life he 
has led and is leading. Asks to be remembered to various 
people. Will attend him some time in April. Wants furlough 
for that time. Vol. viii, No. 39. 
