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THOMPSON, JAMES (Col.) (contznued ): 
1779.— October 1. New Windsor.—Distemper among the horses, 
added to calls for others, makes it necessary for him to have 
fifty more. Scarcity of carters for the teams; hopes Gen. 
Wayne will trust them to men who have some knowledge of 
driving. Vol. ii, Nox 142: 
1779.---October 5. New Windsor.—Condition of wagons and teams 
sent by Messrs. Ross and Morgan. Situation of carters dis- 
~ tressing for want of blankets; Col. Mitchell writes that none 
are to be had at Philadelphia. Some watchcoats and some 
pieces of coarse duffel at Newburg if they could be procured. 
Impossible to expect men to lay out nights without a blanket. 
Horses die very fast. Voi mip Nos anr 3. 
1779.—October 8. Mew Windsor.—Ox teams which Col. Hubbard 
engaged, necessary to keep up the magazine of provisions. 
Their time expires in a few days and they ought to be retained. 
Vol. ni.) No» iir4: 
1779.— October 18. New Windsor.—Opened the enclosed to get 
the inventory of wagons, horses, etc. ; not one carter to the 
brigade. Impossible for him to furnish wagoners. 
: Voli Now. 
1779.—October 21. New Windsor.—The bearer, Mr. James Bart- 
ley, wishes to know how he can be supplied with horses to 
complete Lord Stirling’s division. Lack of provisions, grain 
and hay. Concerning teams and horses. 
Vol. vili, No. 97. 
1780.—february 27.—To oblige the General, will let his light 
wagon go, but will send driver and horses with it in order that 
it may be returned soon. Vol. ii, No. 7o. 
1780.—february 28. Morristown.—Has opportunity of enlisting 
some wagoners for one year, if he can assure to them a certain 
amount of clothing besides the regular wages. Desires to know 
the regulation quantity. Many evils incident to having sol- 
diers in that branch of the department under his care. 
Vol. iii, No. 66. 
TILGHMAN, TENCH ( Col.) : 
1779.— October 7.—Enclosing a petition from Mrs, Eliza Kings- 
land and asking that Kingsland might be employed at Albany. 
Vol. 1i,, Nos 72. 
