222 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
Otis, SAMUEL A. (continued ): 
namely, to load the vessels with rice. Will exhibit his con- 
tracts to Gen. Greene and to Mr. Livingston if required. 
Vol. v, No. 58. 
Otis & HENLEY: 
1779.—May ro. Boston.—Enclosing copy of protest of the cap- 
tain of the Friendship, which was taken up as a transport for 
rice and sustained certain damages. The Friendship apprized 
by indifferent men at £4500. Vol. vii, No. 64. 
A statement by Robert Craige, captain of the Friendship, sworn 
to before a Notary Public, protesting against the seizure and 
loss of his vessel by the ship Unicorn. Vol. vii, No. 64a. 
1779.—May 12. Soston.—Announcing the arrival of Capt. 
Bunker in port with 358 casks of rice. Six vessels laden like- 
wise, sailed with him, some of which may be hourly expected. 
Asks for his immediate support to pay the freight. Having no 
orders for the disposition of the rice, delivered the cargo to 
the issuing commissary. Vol. vii, No. 79. 
1779.—May 13. Soston.—Iinforming him that certain casks were 
sent to Morgan Lewis by mistake instead of to Fishkill ; 
therefore Col. Lewis must be held accountable. 
Vol. vii, No. 92. 
1779.—May 37. Boston.—Fifteen marquees ordered are in hand. 
Encloses return of their doings for month of May. 
Vol. vi, No. 21. 
1779.—October 2.  Boston.—Question of purchasing duck for 
tents; very scarce and very dear. Recommends an applica- 
tion to the Commercial Committee. Vol. ili, No. 86. 
1779.—October 9. Boston.—Assuring him that:his requisition for 
tents and oakum shall be complied with as fast as possible 
Congratulating him on Count d’Estaing’s arrival. 
Vol. iii, No. 93. 
1779.—October rz. Boston.—Presenting certain bills for payment, 
the sum being $100,000. Hopes this will not retard the sup- 
ply of cash promised by escort. Vol. 3, No; 109: 
1779.—October 13. Boston.—Number of blankets and tents pur- 
chased. Could buy to more advantage had they earlier notice 
and, above all, a little cash. Vol. i, No: 707; 
