248 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
SULLIVAN, JOHN (Gen.) (comdinued ) : 
1779.—October 27. Haston.—Acknowledging favor of 23d inst., 
with enclosed memorial. All the general officers under his 
command concur in the necessity and propriety of the meas- 
ure. Voli, No: 65. 
1779.—Vovember 30. Pompton.—Alarming state of his health 
necessitates his retiring from the army, at least for a time. 
Question of supporting his horses until his return; begs him 
to furnish his aide-de-camp, Maj. Pierce, with $3000 for their 
support. Vol. ii, No. 66. 
TALLMADGE, BENJAMIN (Major): 
1779.— October 17. Pine Bridge.—The bearer, Lieut. Wadsworth, 
with a party of dragoons will wait on him for directions re- 
specting those horses which were promised to Col. Sheldon’s 
regiment. Vol. ii, No. 68. 
THompson, JAMES (Clerk in Capt. Mill’s company) : 
1778.—february 75.—Absolutely unable to support his family on 
his present wages, therefore requests a discharge from the ser- 
vice. 
[Letter from John Glover to Gen. Greene on back of MS., 
mentioning, out of compassion, the distressed circumstances 
of Thompson’s family; believes if he is discharged from the 
service he can support them much better.] Vol. iv, No. 99. 
THompson, JAMES ( Col.): 
1779.—January 21. Middlebrook.—Acknowledging favor of 7th 
inst. Has used every means in his power for the preservation 
of cattle. Need for new wagons, also oil and brushes. 
Vol. viii, No. 95. 
1779.—/anuary 17.—In answer to his favor of the 7th inst., wrote 
requesting that oil and brushes to repair and preserve the har- 
ness might be forwarded. Country teams for brigade duty 
coming in pretty fast. Vol. ii, No. 69. 
1779.—Lebruary 24. Camp.—Pointing out some difficulties which 
may arise in his department. Inconvenience attending the 
wagon department for want of wagoners. Ventures suggestions 
which may aid in procuring a sufficient number. 
Vol. iv, No. 100. 
