1900. ] CALENDAR OF THE GREENK CORRESPONDENCKH, 281 
Perrir, Cuarues (Col,) (continued ) : 
1779.—October 16. Philadelphia.—Has sent $171,000 for Gen. 
Greene, and a like sum for Col. Hay—all he can muster at 
present. Mr. Hubbard and Mr. Lewis will probably be relieved 
by the warrant on the Loan Office. Vol. iii, No. 96. 
1779.—Oclober 22. Philade/phia.—Difficulties as to money still 
continue. Concerning the locket for Mrs. Mitchell. What 
has become of Count d’lstaing? Never sanguine about his 
expedition against New York; thinks the first news of him will 
come from West Indies. Militia preparing to start at the 
earliest notice of his approach, with the President of the State 
at their head, Vol. viii, No. 84. 
1779:—Oclober 27. Philadelphia.—Was heard by this time that 
Count d’Estaing was unexpectedly detained in Georgia ; im- 
agines it is too late for any operations against New York that 
season. Wages of ship carpenters. Left Col. Cox at Tren- 
ton. Demands increase faster than the supply of money. 
Vol. vili, Nu. 85. 
1779.—October 30. Philadelphia. — Has paid Messrs, Otis & 
Henley’s draft; money just dribbles in from ‘Treasury. Sends 
him by a kind of stealth $228,000, Other demands on him. 
Has asked Board of War for an immediate advance of $3,000,- 
ooo; need of constant applications. Rumor of a battle in the 
British Channel. Admiral Gambin in the Arden sunk with 
colors flying ; rest of British fleet scattered and taking shelter 
in different ports. Another reported rich prize sent in by Capt. 
Geddis. Nothing further heard of Count d’Hstaing. 
Vol. viii, No. 86. 
1779.—Vovember 5. Philadelphia.—No result of his application 
to the ‘Treasury Board. Congress at present weak, Sketches 
the present situation of the department. Criticises the methods 
of the Treasury Board, Movember 9.—Was been busy finding 
a house. ‘Treasury Board has promised to report a warrant for 
five millions ; in the meantime numerous calls upon him must 
remain unanswered, His opinion respecting salary of officers. 
Advises Gen. Greene to write Congress on the subject of 
money, but recommends his adopting a moderate tone. Mr, 
Hewes’ ill health, Vol. ix, No. 96. 
