1900.) CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCH. 195 
Ho.iincswortH, Henry (Col.) (continued): 
1780.—/anuary 5. Head of Elk.—Passing of an Act by the State 
appointing commissioners to seize both provisions and forage, 
for the readier and more effectual supplying of the army. Corn 
now selling at $20.00 which three weeks earlier cost ten 
pounds. Vol. i, No. 22. 
PS. toNe: 2r. 
Hooper, Rosert LeEttis (Col.): 
1778.—/June 26. Easton.—Sends by Mr. Hugh Bartley twelve 
four-horse teams, a number of spades, pick-axes, shovels, etc. 
Is Gen. Pulaski’s corps to have twelve valises without paying 
for them ? Vol. x, No. 12. 
1779.—February 6. Easton.—Enclosing extracts of several let- 
ters, to show the orders he has received and the measures 
he has pursued. Has raised 48 teams on a contract for three 
months to carry on the flour mentioned in these letters. Ac- 
knowledging his letters of 23d and 28th ult., glad Gen. 
Greene approves of his candid reports. Will have his accounts 
to January r completed before the end of the month. Must 
ask for money, however, to complete his present contracts, so » 
begs him to send $100,000 by the bearer, Mr. Strouse. Can 
procure pack-saddles. ‘‘Has grown monstrous fat by Mrs. 
Greene eating and drinking his health.”’ 
Vol. iv, Nos. 44 and 46. 
1779.—February 6. Easton.—Exact copy of letter, Vol. iv, No. 44. 
(See preceding letter.) Vol. iv, No. 45. 
1779.—February 15. Easton.—Acknowledging letter of 13th inst. 
and also $7920. If an Indian expedition is determined on, 
can provide kegs. Has provided everything necessary for the 
infantry belonging to the Legion in their march through Geor- 
gia. Teams at Sussex Courthouse entered for three months ; 
if the flour is not sent on, the expense will be great. “Mrs. 
Hooper joins him in begging Gen. Greene and his wife to 
visit them. Vol. iv, No. 43. 
1779.—February 18. Easton.—Question of the best pack: saddles; 
will prepare materials for rooo. Difficulty of procuring teams 
at the price. The people’s dislike to Continental money. 
Vol. iv, No. 42. 
