Zon CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
VILLEFRANCHE (Master of Engineers) (continued ) : 
around. Unable to get good paper to make a fair copy of it, 
so is obliged to apply to Gen. Greene. Would also like an | 
order for a bridle, his having been stolen off his horse. 
Vol. ii, No. 81. 
WaDE, FRANCIS: 
1779.—January 27. Wilmington.—Has not heard of Gen. Pulaski 
or any of his legion; has given instructions, however, about 
their reception. Difficulty of getting forage for the horses. 
Scarce a farmer within a radius of thirty miles will sell any 
grain. A prodigious saving of forage if the teams could be 
laid off until the navigation is open. Orders from Gen. Small- 
wood, for certain men employed by him to return to their regi- 
ment, a great detriment to the service, as he has no others to 
replace them with. Exceedingly troublesome force of about 
one hundred men under a lieutenant stationed at this post and 
robbing the inhabitants. Vol. ii, No. 82. 
1779.—february 3. Wilmington.—Acknowledging favor of 31st 
ult. Concerning contracts for oats and a supply of forage. 
Disagreement between himself and Col. Blair. If Gen. Greene 
thinks it proper to pass over the matter, he will submit to his 
better judgment. Vol. ix, <No. maid: 
£779.—May 28. lWelmington.—Account of horses forwarded and 
those on hand. Difficult to procure drivers. Assistance given 
in removing public stores. Complains of the law governing 
the calling out of teams; also of the State Commissioners. 
Begs that Gen. Greene will not allow him to be superseded in 
his office without timely notice. Vol. v, No. 88. 
1779.— October 6. Wilmington.—Acknowledging favor of the 29th 
ult. Surprised at Col. Cox’s omission to forward Gen. Greene 
his (Wade’s) papers and returns, up to May 1. Just recovered 
from fit of sickness, but will set off the following day to the 
city and try to get copies of the returns. Badly off for a clerk 
who understands these matters, but will do the best he can. 
Vol. 1, No. 1317: 
1779.—October 27. Philadelphia.—Acknowledging letter of 17th 
inst. Hassent the returns. Causes of the delay in his accounts : 
lack of money and proper assistants. Glad that time is arriv- 
ing when a man may live in peace under his roof. 
Vol. iii, No. 118. 
