220 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
Murray, JOHN: 
1779.—May zr. Boston,—Begging him to forward to Capt. 
Sargent certain letters from his family. Hopes to see him 
before summer is over. Vole vii Nov 75. 
OLNEY, GEORGE: 
1779.—/anuary 2. Providence.—Stating the salary which he will 
accept as Auditor of Accounts, to live in Gen. Greene’s family 
and have equal privileges with the other officers in the depart- 
ment. Volo; No. 113, 
1779.—May 312. Providence.—Made application to Col. Angell to 
obtain permission for Capt. Littlefield to go and live with 
Gen. Greene during the present campaign. Account of his 
journey after leaving camp and his meeting with Mrs. Olney. 
Report that a French fleet will arrive in three weeks. Another 
expedition in preparation against Rhode Island. 
Vol. vi, No. 19. 
Otis, SAMUEL A. : 
1779.—/January ro. Loston.—informing him of the death of his 
friend and partner, Mr. Andrews, who was shot by the acci- 
dental discharge of a pistol. Loss to the community. Will 
execute the business now devolving upon him in the best man- 
ner possible. Volia; No. 08: 
Copy of above letter. Vol. ix, No. 85. 
1779.—/anuary 14. Boston.—Acknowledging favor of 2oth ult. 
Concerning the purchase of duck and other articles. Every- 
thing intolerably dear and also upon the rise. Makes certain 
suggestions for procuring supplies. Vol. ix, No. 85a. 
1779.—/January 18. Boston —Has taken upon himself to execute 
the orders contained in Gen. Greene’s letter of the 5th to his 
deceased friend. Can procure no vessels upon the terms 
offered by Congress. Mr. Lewis presses hard for a supply of 
money. Vol. vii, No? 75: 
1779.—February 3. Loston.—Impossible to get the rice freighted 
unless Gen. Greene will give one-half or one-third and insure. 
Has made considerable purchases, in which he must have im- 
mediate monetary assistance. Vol. ix, No. 86. 
1779.-—February 6. Boston.—Setting forth what he has done as 
regards procuring vessels. Credit and cash both gone at 
