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PIERSE, JOHN, JR.: 
1780.—November 9. West Point.—Asking him to give directions 
that his office may be supplied with firewood. 
Vol. ix, No. 95. 
* PLEBIA 
Poem by a young lady, signed Plebia, to Gen. Greene, founded 
on a quotation of Plato’s, that ‘‘ The general of an army... . 
looks upon himself as an executor of Divine justice by war, 
but he banishes all private views, false glory, unbridled ambi- 
tion, barbarous cruelties and unjust exactions.’’ 
Vol. x, No. 6a. 
Putnam, Isaac (Gen.) : 
1779.—May 9. Reading.—Acknowledging favor of 3d ult. Con- 
cerning the frequent applications made by owners of land in 
the vicinity of the encampment for orders to procure payment 
for woods, timber and other articles furnished for the use of 
the division. Some general rule must be adopted. Asks Gen. 
Greene to suggest some method most conducive to the public 
good. Vol. vii, No. 50. 
REED, JOSEPH (Pres’t of Pennsylvania) : 
1779.—/anuary 28.—Asking that the Quartermaster’s department 
will settle John Coryell’s affairs—that is, if he does not refuse 
reasonable propositions. Vol>ix;,No: 107- 
1779.—/anuary 30. Walnut St—Wishes to know whether he has 
given any orders or directions to any officers in his depart- 
ment to settle the account, which was lately pending between 
Gen. Arnold and certain subjects of Pennsylvania. Some 
transactions mentioned as having passed highly injurious to 
the interest and honor of the State. iol. iia No.2 2. 
1779.—/January 30.—Acknowledging his favor, which he will com- 
municate to the Council. Thinks it wiser, if Mr. Mitchell has 
anything to say, for him to write it. Council meets that even- 
ing, so that if anything is to be offered, the sooner the better. 
Vol. 11, No. 23: 
1779.—Lebruary rz. Council Chamber, Philadelphia.—In answer 
to his letter can only say that Jordan has sworn to the particu- 
lars he mentioned. Mr, Mitchell’s representation will have its 
due weight, if he thinks proper to make it in writing. Re- 
