210 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April6, 
Lewis, Morcan (Col.) (continued ): 
persuaded that his former letter on that subject was not agree- 
able. Thinks, however, that the business of his department 
has been transacted at a much cheaper rate than any other ; 
can prove this. Quartermaster-General’s appointment not a 
profitable one in his district. Various supplies of boats and 
their materials sent to Col. Hay; building six bateaux daily. 
Vol. iii, No. 84. 
1779.—Lovember rz. Albany.—Transmitting returns. Asking 
him to forward the Treasurer’s letter and procure him an 
order for the money, as he is distressed for want of cash. 
Will attend to his orders respecting grain and tar. 
Wol-1x,; Noi ge! 
1779.—November 21. Albany.—Asking for an order on the Board 
of War for tooo green hides, as leather is necessary and 
scarce. Must have money or all business will come to a stand- 
still. Wol, ix, No.3: 
1780.—February 4. Albany.—Acknowledging letter of 19th ult. 
Promises to adopt the mode he prescribes for acquiring an 
exact account of moneys due from the department. Has men- 
tioned it already to some of his creditors in the city; they 
declined to accept of any certificate in leu of money, even 
threatening a prosecution. People distressed for money to 
pay their taxes; and those living at a distance will certainly 
not bring in their accounts to receive only a promise of pay- 
ment. ‘Those driven from their habitations in 1777, demand 
payment for boards, etc., taken from them on the retreat. His 
assistants dissatisfied, and properly so, with their payment ; 
they will leave unless something is done. Desires to know the 
truth of a report that a Resolution of Congress allows the staff 
clothing. Complains bitterly against the rate at which he has 
been taxed, as he has no visible property on earth and has 
been taxed merely for doing Gen. Greene’s business. 
Vol. i, No. 62. 
LinD, ARTHUR: 
1779.—May 12.—Ordered by Col. Heth to proceed immediately 
to Pompton for his baggage; applies for a horse to go on the 
above business. Vol.wit, Novas: 
1779.—May 12.--Also asks for sufficient power to impress a wagon 
at Pompton. Vol. vii, No. 78a. 
