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PATTERSON, W.: 
1779.—February 14. Cumberland County.—Acknowledging his 
favor per express that morning and will begin his journey the 
next day. His ill state of body will not admit much speed. 
Vol. iv, No. 88. 
1779.—May 29. Philadelphia.—Disposition made of saddle, 
bridle and horse. Asking that he may be allowed to keep two 
suits of Indian clothes for family use. Leaves it to Gen. 
Greene to settle what his services have been worth. 
Vol. v, No. 96. 
PATTON, RosBertT (Col.): 
1779.—May 7. Lebanon.—Concerning the stores to be forwarded 
up the Susquehanna. In a few days will send fifty teams to 
Philadelphia. Vol. vii, No. 55. 
1779.—May zo. aston.—Acknowledging favor of 5th inst. 
Conductors and teamsters cannot be had under the price 
mentioned. Everything shall be done to Gen. Sullivan’s 
satisfaction. Has good prospects of securing horses for Mrs. 
Greene and has actually secured for her thirty 1b. butter. 
Vol. vii, No. 56. 
1780.—January 79. Lebanon.—Acknowledging favor of 2d inst. 
Encloses an order from Col. John Cox for sundries. If he 
has to procure horses will need at least £600,000. Question of 
returns. Has sent twenty-four horses out of his own teams to 
Col. Neville who was much distressed for them ; needs cash at 
once to replace them. Vol. mi, No. 1. 
1780.—February 14. Lebanon.—Acknowledging favor of 25th 
ult. and circular letter of 19th ult. According to request has 
sent his estimates of the cash he wants now and in the future. 
Has been obliged for some time to risk his credit by supplying 
the Virginia troops with horses on their way south, and unless 
soon supplied with cash his credit will fall to the ground. 
Vol. ii, No. 6. 
1780.—February 27. Lebanon.—Enclosing one of a book of certifi- 
cates; has settled with the greater part of his workmen. 
What records he makes when he gives a certificate. Books 
will be ready for settlement by the roth of March. Impossi- 
ble for him to set out for Philadelphia without cash; prays 
him to write Col. Pettit to send some. Vol. ii, Nos. 4, 5. 
