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STEWART, CHARLES (continued ) : 
1779.—February 16. Katn’s Quarters.—Obliged through sickness 
to leave camp in an hour, on his way toward Kingwood, his 
former residence. Desires him to order an express to go to 
Philadelphia by way of Trenton, with the packets the bearer 
will give him. Vol aij Nomgie 
1779.—May 77. Camp.—Sends map by bearer. Asks that a horse 
may be spared to a trusty person whom he is going to send to 
Brinker’s Mill to establish a post there. Intends accompany- 
ing Gen. Sullivan on his road to Easton. Vol. v, No. 6. 
1779-—May 31. Commissary Office. —Will set out for Easton at 
noon to meet Gen. Sullivan and prepare his department so 
that Gen. Sullivan may proceed. Will need one or two per- 
sons with him to fix them as commissaries along the line of 
march. ‘The bearer being one of them, needs a saddle for his 
horse ; hopes the General will spare him one. Informed that 
the river is in fine order and things going on well. 
Volivi; No .25- 
STEWART, WALTER (Col.) : 
1778.—January 4. Fredericksburgh.—Recounting his journey 
with Col. Ball of 300 miles in five weeks, and the kindness 
and hospitality of their friends en route, as well as in Virginia. 
Unhappy situation of the people for want of bread. Enor- 
mous cost of wheat and pork. Disappointed to find the 
money of as little value as at Philadelphia. Fears for another 
campaign. People chagrined that a much severer sentence 
was not passed on Gen. Lee. The gentlemen of Virginia 
exasperated against R. H. Lee. Compliments to Mrs. 
Greene ; hopes his and their lottery tickets will be successful 
as it is really necessary. Expects to shake him by the hand 
the beginning of March. Vol. ii, No. 57. 
STODDERT, BENJAMIN (Major) : 
1779.—December 3. War Office.—In consequence of the enclosed 
resolves of Congress, is. ordered by the Board to urge him to 
furnish them punctually with the returns, directed by the regu- 
lations of his department. Vol. ii, INom62: 
1779.—December 28. War Office.—Encloses an order for 2000 
hides, but the great demand for shoes renders it improper that 
