192 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. ([April6, 
Hay, Upny (Col.) (continued ) : 
1779.—December 25. Fishkill.—Enclosing returns of officers and 
men employed in his department, and explains one or two 
omissions, Vol. viii, No. 49. 
1780.—/January 6. Fishkill.—Telling him to charge $100 to the 
account of Jonathan Ruckman, express rider. 
Vol. 1, Nowaa 7 
1780.—February 6. Fishkill,—Congratulating him on the latest 
addition to his family. Recalling the bearer, Hawkes Hay, to 
his memory, his many virtues and his need of employment. 
Voli; No. 29% 
1780.—February 9.  Fishkil’.—Acknowledging letter of 2nd inst. 
His fears for the army. Question of appeal by Congress to the 
States for supplies. Would rather be the agent for his own 
State (if it comes into the measure) than risk the embarrass- 
ments arising from a State quartermaster. Constitution failing 
him under the fatigues and annoyances of his position. Busy 
with cash accounts. Most of their debts to artificers, masters 
of vessels and wagoners, who depend only on this money for 
the support of themselves and family. In case Congress sends 
a supply of wheat, has chosen a safe place for storing it. Lack 
of wagoners. Question of a debt to a ropemaker. Desires 
printed certificates to give those who bring in accounts and 
cannot be paid. Vol. 1, Ne. 52: 
1780.—February 11. #ishkili.—WLaying before him an account of 
damages sustained by a certain claimant; already laid before 
Congress but evidently overlooked. Waiting for money from 
the Treasury to discharge his expresses. Want of flour. Will 
pay Congress a visit soon if they do not assist him. Hears 
that 600 barrels of flour are coming to West Point from the 
southward ; hopes it is true. Vola, Novas: 
Hazen, Moses (Gen.): 
1780.—January 2. Camp near Morristown.—Begging him, for 
private reasons, to facilitate the departure of the Reverend 
Pierre Bartheaum for Philadelphia. Volyi, No. 16, 
HEER, BARTHOLOMEW VON (Capt.): 
1779.—Jauuary 24. Millstone.—Asking for a blacksmith’s cart, 
to enable him to get the horses in his troop shod, as they need 
it badly. Vol. viii, No. 99. 
