1900. ] CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. FA 
Lott, ABRAHAM (continued ) : 
1779.—May 24. Beverwyck.—Acknowledging favor of same date. 
Assuring him how happy they will be to receive Mrs. Greene 
and Mrs. Washington with such friends as may accompany 
them. Monstrous cruelty of the enemy to the southward be- 
speaks desperation. Solemn declaration of Congress to resent 
such treatment. Vol. vi, No. 4. 
LoxLrEy, ABRAHAM: 
1779.—May 29. Middlebrook.—Applying for a vacant berth in 
Gen. Greene’s department and stating his former services in 
the cause of America. Vol. v, No. 94. 
McDoucaL, ALEXANDER (Gen.): 
1779.—March 24. Headquarters, Peekskill,—Acknowledging fa- 
vor of r1th ult. Grand Army left everything in chaos. Gen. 
Greene’s department in the best state. Detention of intrench- 
ing tools. Dissipation and luxury in Philadelphia ; its conse- 
quences. Congress of New York aim to do everything with 
small results. Works at West Point retarded for want of car- 
penters. Hard worked ; leads Spartan life. Affairs in Georgia 
cannot prosper until people recover from their panic. Wants 
to know what Congress is doing with Gen. Arnold. Alliance 
with France. Expectations not sanguine from that quarter ; 
America must, under God, rely on herself; she must pay her 
own debts and restore her currency. Vol. viii, No. 66. 
McHenry, Dr. JAMEs: 
1778.—LVovember 8. Headgquarters.—Desiring him to notify the 
gentleman whom he may have chosen for Quartermaster that 
he is to march with Col. Bland and continue with the Conven- 
tion troops till they arrive at Charlottesville. Asking him to 
communicate the gentleman’s name, when he will be ready, 
and where he may be found. Wolki,) No; 75. 
1779.—LVovember 14. Headquarters.—The bearer, Mr. Kain, hav- 
ing been restricted by His Excellency since his coming out of 
New York, has now permission to go to Philadelphia. Desires 
the General to aid him in procuring a horse. 
Vol. i, No. 74. 
1780.—/unuary 15.—Begging him to furnish the bearer, Major 
Frank’s servant, with a public horse to ride as far as Basken- 
