1900.] CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. De 
WaDE, FRANCIS (continued ) : 
1779.—LVovember 18. Wilmington.—Acknowledging favor of 9th 
inst. His efforts to get a clerk to help him with his books. 
Always considered his duty to his country rather than his pri- 
vate emolument. ‘The many calls on him. 
Vol. iv, No. r19. 
1780.—January 2. Philadelphia.—Indignant at the late proceed- 
ings against the Staff department, which have failed again, ac- 
cording to the enclosed letter of Governor Rodney. Has 
assured the Governor that he will resume his station and con- 
tinue his duties until a proper arrangement takes place. Want 
of cash. Flour at hand. Vol. viii, No. 100. 
1780.—February 28. Wailnmington.—Acknowledging his favor of 
the 18th, also the books of certificates; the latter have caused 
a general alarm, preventing the people from coming in and 
settling their accounts; using every exertion to make the 
' people’take them. Unless money is provided, all supplies for 
the opening of the campaign will fall short. Lack of provisions 
for men and forage for horses at nearly all the posts that have 
been forwarding supplies to the army. For this reason has 
been obliged to let most of the teams withdraw from the ser- 
vice. Vol.iii, (No. 161: 
WaDsworRTH, JEREMIAH (Col.): 
1778.—LNovember 25.—Proclaiming his indifference to detraction 
or calumny. Not anxious to be classed with Gen. Greene’s 
‘¢ wicked department.’’ As he is dining at headquarters, will 
see him later. ” Volwu, Nos83- 
1779.—Lebruary 24. Hartford.—Body politic of Connecticut in 
a sad decay. Question of paying the bills at their nominal 
value. Not surprised at Gen. Sullivan’s ordering a court of 
inquiry to investigate the conduct of the commissary for sup- 
plying his command. Is persuaded a more important inquiry 
will soon be necessary. Will avoid a quarrel if possible, but 
cannot promise. Vol. x, No? 7. 
1779.—May 7. ‘Hartford.—Acknowledging favor of 30th ult. Will 
set out for camp soon, as he realizes he is needed there. Noise, 
confusion and dirt characterize this neighborhood; would 
rather be in Bedlam. Supply of cash to Hubbard saved their 
lives. Vol. vii, No. 16. 
