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PETTIT, CHARLES (Col.) (continued) : . 
Col. Hooper’s demands the preference to all others, but when 
is uncertain, owing to depleted state of his coffers. Delay in 
getting the five millions he applied for. The Board ot War in 
high dudgeon with Col. Wadsworth owing to a letter just re- 
ceived from him respecting the Commissary department, con- 
taining sentiments a benevolent mind would not harbor re- 
specting any but a set of villains. Plans of Congress for the 
restoration of money. Settlement of his accounts. 
Vol. vii, No. 67. 
1779.—May 73. Philadelphia—Summoned by Board of War and 
witnessed an altercation between Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Mitch- 
ell over a parcel of Brabant linen to which they both laid claim. 
The Board then asked in what manner and under what escorts 
the stores were to be forwarded from Estherton. Negotiations 
with the Treasury. Number of messengers waiting for money. 
Treasurer harassed and soured. Distressed for want of proper 
assistance in the matter of accounts. Wishes Col. Blodgett 
might be spared to him. Murmurs against Mr. Ross and Col. 
Patterson, both appointed by Col. Cox. Vol. vii, No. go. 
1779.—May 19. Phitadelphia.—Enclosing a copy of Col. Hol- 
lingsworth’s letter announcing the appearance of the enemy in 
the bay, the landing of three or four thousand men at Ports- 
mouth on their march to Williamsburg, and fourteen sail lying 
under New Point Comfort. Explains awaya certain phrase in 
his letter which Gen. Greene took offense at. Desires Mrs. 
Greene’s instructions as to the locket. Hopes of getting 
money from the Treasury. Wol:. vw; No. 20. 
1779.—May 27. Philadelphia.—Acknowledging favor of roth inst. 
Misunderstanding about the application to the Council for 
wagons. The Council as susceptible of injury as a gouty foot. 
Scheme he entertains of reducing the number of Deputies in 
Pennsylvania; advantages of this arrangement. Amount of 
money he is disbursing. Enclosing Capt. Rice’s letter; also 
a copy of one from Col. Finney, announcing the cutting off of 
thirty of the enemy on an excursion. Hints at two interesting 
anecdotes which he would tell if he had the time 
Vol. v, No. 44. 
