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Oris, SAMUEL A. (continued) : 
present. Owners of vessels not opulent, so that cash must be 
advanced to get them to sea; also to get a supply of duck. 
Sends two silver cups by bearer, which Mr. Andrews bespoke 
before his death. Has lost within a few weeks his father, 
friend and wife. Advises putting a few stores on each vessel. 
Vol. iv, No. 74. 
1779.—&ebruary zo. Boston.—Acknowledging receipt of $44,000 
by Adams. Names of vessels, time of sailing and terms on 
which they are hired. Loss of money if they are detained. 
Vol. iv,..No-. 73. 
1779.—february 1z. LBoston.—Exact copy of preceding letter. 
Vol. iv, No. 72. 
1779.—Lebruary rz. Boston.—Question of insuring the vessels 
hired. Marine Board has given Major Chase all the duck they 
can spare upon his application in Gen. Greene’s name, leav- 
ing none for him [Otis]. Enclosing list of vessels. 
Vol: iv, No: 71: 
1779.—May 17. Boston.—Announcing the arrival of various ves- 
sels with rice. Continued demands on him will render his 
situation very uncomfortable without Gen. Greene’s attention. 
Vol. v, No. 4. 
1779.—May r7.—Announcing arrival of the brigantine Laurana 
with supply of rice. Mr. Livingston drawing upon him for 
certain expenses. [On back of MSS.] A bill of Otis & 
Henley’s. Vol. v, No. 5. 
1779.—May 21. Boston.—Sending him two of the best pipes of 
wine he could meet with; the article scarce and dear. 
Postscrift-—Stating the estimate relative to the rice. Wishes 
the escorts might be enjoined secrecy ; every sum brought for- 
ward is magnified to millions. A fine prize brought in of 150 
pipes of wine. Vol. v, No. 53. 
1779.—May 22. Boston.—Capt. Collier’s arrival with about 200 
casks of rice, having encountered no setbacks. Will en- 
deavor to negotiate some bills, but hopes that will not prevent 
his sending some cash. Mr. Livingston had no reason to com- 
plain ; he had letters of advice sufficient to point out his duty, 
