226 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE, [April 6, 
PETERS, RICHARD: 
1779.—/January rz. War Office—The opinion of the Board is 
that the Deputy Quartermaster-General of the department 
should reside at or near the barracks built for the troops of 
the Convention in Albemarle county, Va. Has informed the 
Barrackmaster-General that Gen. Greene’s deputy will provide 
fuel and the commissary candles for the Convention troops. 
Vol. ii, No. 8. 
1779.—October 21. War Office.—Acknowledging favor of roth 
inst. and the returns accompanying it. Asking to be kept more 
fully informed as to the stores received and issued by the 
Forage department. Vol. ii, No. 7. 
PETTIT, CHARLES (Col.): 
1779.—February ro. Philadelphia.—Busy planning a route for 
the march of Pulaski’s Legion from Philadelphia to Georgia. 
Constant calls on him for money, and nota shilling from the 
Treasury. Major Eyre has just called on him concerning the 
matter of taking charge of public ferries. Enclosing letter 
from Col. Hooper with an avowal in it of having paid #5 a 
day for teams. Necessity alone can justify such an extravagant 
advance. February rz.—Has written directing Mr. Hol- 
lingsworth to erect stores at the Head of Elk on the most 
economical plan. Wishing him to mention the particular 
sums he desires sent to Boston. Compliments to Mrs. Greene 
and Mrs. Washington. Vol. iv, No. 83. 
1779.—February 15. Philadelphia.—Acknowledging his favor of 
the 12th inst. Has at length obtained a warrant for $1,500,- 
000, but it is as yet intangible. Promises to send some when 
it materializes. Question of accounts. Asking him to state 
in writing the several matters the Board of War promised to 
report to Congress, that he may jog their memory. Necessity 
of aseparate quartermaster for Gen. Pulaski. Secret intelli- 
gence of great importance received by Congress; many 
conjectures as to its nature; good effect on commerce. En- 
closing letter of Mr. Hubbard. Questions the propriety of 
sending vessels to South Carolina. Received returns from 
Fishkill. Vol. iv, No. 82. 
1779.—Lebruary 21. Philadelphia.—Surrounded by demands for 
money, but will send Gen. Greene £77,000, also sums to Mr. 
