224 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
PAINTER, GAMALIEL (continued ) : 
discharge. Induced by the circumstances of his family to 
endorse his request. Vol. ix, No. 94. 
PALFREY, WILLIAM: 
1779.—/anuary r4.—Apologizing for not writing sooner as he has 
been with his family in the country. Report which prevailed 
in Boston that Gen. Greene had been kidnapped by the 
Tories and carried prisoner to New York. Has just spent a 
fortnight with Gen. Hancock, who is sufficiently recovered 
from his attack of gout to attend the Assembly. Coolness be- 
tween him and Gen. Gates ; neither they nor their ladies visit. 
Gen. .Gates’ family involved in quarrels ever since their 
arrival. Mr. Bob Gates and Mr. Carter fought, but it was a 
bloodless encounter. Marquis on board the Advance in 
Nantasket Road, waiting fora wind. Necessaries of life risen 
to a terrible pitch. Wishes a ‘‘Locke’’ or ‘‘ Colbert” 
might start up and teach the art of finance. Intends to resign 
his commission, his family being large, his children young and 
needing his support. Speaks of the accidental shooting of 
Mr. Andrews. If necessary to appoint some other person as his 
agent in Boston, begs leave to offer his services. Remem- 
brances to friends. Sends for his amusement the current 
prices of sundry articles in Boston. Vol} ai, No. 12: 
Parsons, SAMUEL H.: 
1779.—May 23. Reading.—His brigade ready to march if only 
they can be supplied with tents and portmanteaus. Enemy’s 
position somewhat altered ; their forces chiefly posted at Kings- 
bridge, Horn’s Hook and near Hallet’s Cove, on Long Island ; 
position of their boats. Asks if the late embarkation from 
New York is not designed for Virginia. Desires to know the 
situation of Burgoyne’s trocps. Vol. v, No. 67. 
1779.—May 24. Reading.—His brigade totally without portman- 
teaus or tents. Begs they may be supplied at once. Number 
of wagons needed. Volvvi? No.3. 
PATERSON, JOHN: 
1779.—Vovember 15.—Well acquainted with the circumstances of 
Mr. Benedict’s family and therefore recommends his dis- 
charge, if it can be done without damage to the public. 
[ Written on back of letter No. 94, Vol. ix.] 
Vol. ix, No 94a. 
