200 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
How, BAXTER (continued ) : 
place, he could bring back Continental rum in return, which 
would be of service to the brigade. Vola Nose: 
1779.—May ro. Artillery Park.—Ordered by Gen. Knox to 
furnish thirty-four horses for the artillery, which will move the 
following day. Has only twelve horses; applies to Gen. 
Greene for the other twenty-two. Vol. vii, No. 54. 
Howe, Rosert (Gen.) : 
1779.—October 10. Poim Lridge.—Gen. Heath will forward the 
address; apologizes for not getting it signed and sending it 
on sooner. His covered wagon broken down; relies upon 
Gen. Greene’s friendship to send him one at once. Caution 
against rough handling of the address. Voli; Nor36: 
1779-— October 29. Drake House.—The address pleases his 
brother officers; hopes it may have an effect on Congress. 
Doubtful as to the propriety of writing to Gen. Gates; would 
like Gen. Greene’s (?) opinion. Reasons for not writing 
more: is d—d hungry, a little vexed and the paper is bad. 
Vol.1, Noi34- 
1779.—October 26. Poim Bridge.—Introducing the bearer of the 
letter, a British officer, who, disgusted by some ill treatment, 
has come over to the Americans. His situation one to excite 
compassion. His horse being worn out, has lent him one as 
far as Mandeville (?). Trusts that Gen. Greene will furnish 
him with means of getting to Philadelphia, and will be kind to 
him whether he deserves it or not. Voli, Nos 33: 
1780.—/anuary 78.—Begging him to add a blanket, a coat and a 
pair of boots to the order given the wagoner, who has a claim 
to the two first and a need for the whole. _—-Vol. i, No. 35. 
HUvuBBARD, NEHEMIAH : 
1778.—lVovember 9. Hartford.—Acknowledging favor of 6th 
inst. Has appointed Mr. James ‘Bull, of Hartford, as 
deputy quartermaster-general, to accompany the Convention 
troops through the State as far as North river. Concerning 
supplies on the march. What is Mr. Bull to be allowed for 
his services and his assistants? Vol. x, No; 50: 
1779.—february 6. Hartford.—Acknowledging favors of Janu- 
ary 5, 20 and 27. Was confined to his room for over a 
