206 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April6, 
Jay, JAMEs (Sir) (continued) : 
never rode him thirty miles without his falling lame. Consid- 
ered it a joke, having several times ridden him more than that 
without the least injury. Has kept the horse so far in reserve 
for Gen. Greene, but he is perfectly free to take or leave him 
after consulting with Col. Hay. Vol. 1, No. 48. 
Jay, JouNn (Pres’t of Congress, Dec. 1778-Sept. 1779): 
1779.—/anuary 22. Philadelphia.—Acknowledging letter of 18th 
inst. and promising to transmit the determination of Congress 
on the subject. Vol. 1,,.Ne> 47- 
1779.—Lebruary 1. Philadelphia.—Enclosing copy of Act of 
Congress directing the payment of sundry amounts to the in- 
habitants of New York, for provisions supplied and services 
performed immediately after the loss of Fort Montgomery. 
Execution of this act to be carried out at once, the sums- 
having been due over a year. Vol. i, No. 46. 
1779.—May 19. Philade/phia,—Transmitting him a copy of an 
Act of Congress of the 11th inst., making further provision for 
officers in Gen. Greene’s department. Vol.v, No.-27. 
1779.—May 20. Philadelphia.—Introducing Lieut.-Col. Morris, 
who, having left Gen. Sullivan’s family, desires a place in 
Gen. Greene’s. Vol. v, No. 38. 
JOHNSTON, FRANCIS: 
1779.—December 8. Cross Roads, Chester Co.—Introducing Major 
Dick to his particular notice, and requesting as a personal 
favor that he may be given the late Colonial Sheriff ’s place in 
the county of Chester. Vol..1, No. (45. 
JouNsTon, JAMEs, and HowELL, JOSEPH: 
1779.—May 24. Auditor's Office.—Asking that the proper orders 
be given for forwarding a box of warrants. Vol. vi, No. 7. 
Joyce, WILLIAM: 
1778.—Wovember 9. Middletown.—Acknowledging favor of 6th 
inst. Has half promised his services to a privateer bark sailing 
the latter end of the month; will get three shares of the profits. 
However, will leave the privateer and undertake with Gen. 
Greene if he will pay a certain price. Vol. x, No. 51. 
