186 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
Hay, Upny (Col.) (continued ): 
stores from Springfield. In want of canvas for tents. Gives 
reasons for differing with Gen. Greene about a court of 
inquiry. Vol. vil, Now72: 
1779.—May 72. Fishill.—Has just been informed of some cloth- 
ing, which will be moth-eaten should it le by all summer. 
Asks that a proper proportion may be used for the artificers at 
the post. Vol. vii, No. 82. 
1779.—May 12. Fishkill_—Praise for his assistants. Gen. 
Greene’s recommendation to Congress to advance assistant 
quartermaster’s pay to $140 per month at first sight appears 
generous; on second thought, considers it inadequate to 
their services, considering their expenses. Must raise artifi- 
cers’ wages or lose them. Officers of artificers beg dismission 
from the service, producing certificates to show that their 
families are starving for bread,—no wonder! with wheat at 
$25 per bushel ! Vol. vii, No. 81. 
1779.—May 22. Fishkill,—Requesting a large supply of cash. 
Wages of artificers. His fears of a want of provisions for the 
army in that vicinity. ‘The numerous calls upon the State of 
New York as compared with Connecticut. His differences 
with Capt. Starr on the subject. Has a severe touch of fever ; 
if it continues, will be obliged to go to the seaside for 
a fortnight. Miscarriage of His Excellency’s dispatches to 
Gen. Clinton. Vol. v, No. 54. 
1779.—May 26. Fishkil?,—Acknowledging favor of the 24th inst. 
Will supply the Governor’s wants as soon he knows them. 
Concerning the purchase of horses. Called up the night be- 
fore by an express from Gen. McDougall, announcing a prob- 
able attack by the enemy on his (Col. Hay’s) quarters. His 
embarrassing situation without a penny to pay for anything. 
Will try to borrow from the Treasurer. Vol. v, No. 70. 
1779.—October 1. Fishkill.—Acknowledging favor of 30th ult., 
and will do his best to forward the boats. Must have fatigue 
men. Large quantity of forage at Claverack and other land- 
ings needs to be brought down. ‘The bearer of this has four- 
teen norses to deliver, in tolerably good order. 
Vol. ili, No. go. 
