1900.] CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE, 21F 
MITCHELL, JOHN (Col.) (continued) : 
situation he is in for lack of money. The credit and reputation 
of the department at stake ; if their credit is once lost, no 
more business can be done. Will make every exertion in his 
power, and will cheerfully take his full burden of duties in the 
service of his country. Vol: ix,:Noz 70: 
1779.—LVovember 22. Philadelphia.—The bearer is Capt. Pendle- 
ton, who has been sick; has been obliged to advance him a 
considerable sum. Doubtful how long the preparations for the 
ensuing campaign can continue without a supply of money. 
The forwarding of stores. Wages of express-riders, artificers, 
etc., inadequate; this matter has been laid before Congress. 
Disposition of Capt. Sadler’s company. Has sent Mrs. Greene 
one loaf fine sugar and two pounds green tea. Asking him to 
include certain others in the resolve of Congress respecting 
the artificers. Vol. ix, No. 80. 
1779.—lVovember 27. Philadelphia—Concerning certain small 
debts. Hopes the intended regulations of Congress will be 
honorable for the department and advantageous for the public. 
As for himself, will freely serve his country without fee or re- 
ward except his expenses. Account of an engagement in the 
English Channel between the combined fleets and the British, 
in which the latter lost five ships. . Volvix, Nox $x. 
1779.—Vovember 28.—Further intelligence of the engagement in 
the Channel not so clear; no more than a probability that it 
took place. Vol. ix, No. 82. 
1780.— January 14. Philadelphia.—Acknowledging favor of roth 
inst. Expected to set out that morning, but his negro man 
let a log of wood fall on his leg, bruising and cutting it; will 
therefore reach Gen. Greene Sunday evening or Monday morn- 
ing. Virginia troops marched on the 13th. Owing to depth 
of snow, many of the horses have given up; some must be 
purchased, but where to get the money? Great need of cash. 
Vol. i, No. 98. 
1780.—February 17. Philadelphia. — Acknowledging Gen. 
Greene’s most polite and friendly reception of him during 
his stay at his house. Sends him by bearer the returns for 
December and January and the certificates for the Eastern 
deputies. Congratulating him and Mrs. Greene on the birth 
