1900. ] CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. Zon 
WASHINGTON, GEORGE (Gen.) (continued ) : 
1780.—/fanuary 2. Morristown.—Acknowledging his letter of 
the day before. Concerning the dismission of express-riders ; 
thinks as many as possible should be immediately discharged. 
Will write to Congress on the subject. Volxai, Noz rox. 
1780.—/January 24. Headquarters, Morristown.—Concerning the 
dispossession of Capt. De Rochefontaine of his quarters in 
favor of Lieut.-Col. Stevens. Unfortunate that such things 
should happen to any officer, but particularly to a foreign 
gentleman ; wishes the affair rectified and put upon a proper 
footing. Has received Mr. Conduit’s letter; Gen. Lee in 
that part of the country; trying to prevent the intercourse of 
which_he speaks, but seems impracticable to put a stop to it. 
Vol. ii, No. 99. 
1780.—/January 27. Headquarters, Morristown.—Orders to Gen. 
Greene to govern himself by the Act of 27th ult., directing 
the dismission of the express-riders, with certain exceptions. 
Vol. vii, No. 106. 
1780.—/anuary 30. Headquarters, Morristown.—Advices re- 
ceived from Gen. St. Clair point to the enemy’s having some 
offensive operation in view. ‘Therefore requests that he will 
use his best endeavors to remove the forage at or near the 
lines, to Morristown. Has sent a copy of letter representing 
state of his department to Congress. Vol. ii, No. 96. 
6780.—February 8. Morristown.—Acknowledging letter of same 
date, enclosing copy of one from Col. Berry, concerning the 
unwillingness of inhabitants to transport for the army at the 
regulated prices, from an apprehension that the regulations 
will not be general. Suggests the adoption of an expedient, 
it being indispensable that the transportation should go on 
with vigor. Vol. vii, No. 105. 
1780.—February 9. Headquarters, Morristown.—The enclosed 
(No. 104@) transmitted him by Board of War through Baron 
Steuben. Asks him to have the returns made out as soon as 
convenient. Vol. vii, No. 104. 
1780.—February 18. Headquarters, Morristown.—Thinks it better 
that the team with the clothing should not set out for Albany 
in the present state of the roads. Vol. 11, No. 98. 
