258 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE, [April 6, 
Wayne, ANTHONY (Gen.) : 
1779.— October 25. Camp, Second River.—Acknowledging his 
favor of that evening and promising to wait on him at nine 
o’clock in the morning, on condition that Gen. Greene will 
dine with him and spend the night. Vol. ii, No. 88. 
WEBB, JOSEPH: 
1778.— October 27.—By desire of Governor Trumbull is going to 
the lines with Governor Franklin. In receipt of countermand 
orders. Vol. viii, No. 107. 
WEEDON, GEORGE: 
1778.—LVovember 9. Fredericksburg.—Acknowledging letter of 
14th ult., and congratulating him on the birth of a daughter. 
Would have given his only hat if it had beena son! Has 
leased a farm not far from town, where his friends will always. 
receive a hearty welcome, and if Mrs. Greene will come, 
promises her a bali every week. Great hopes at the begin- 
ning of the Rhode Island expedition, disappointed. Desires 
his opinion on the state of the army, on the results of the 
Court-martial and the Eastern pole tax. Thinks the British 
are pretty tired and would gladly quit. Assembly still sitting ;. 
will communicate the heads of their deliberations in his next. 
Vol. ii, No. 102. 
WEIsS, JACOB: 
1779.— October ro. New Waindsor.—Enclosing Col. Mitchell’s 
letter. Men actually suffering from want of blankets. Some 
coarse, blue woolens at the clothing store better than nothing. 
Wishes to know the General’s opinion about issuing leather 
breeches to the artificers ; also about getting returns of mate- 
rials necessary for hutting, as the time for winter-quarters 
approaches. Vol. ni, No. n2n. 
1779.—October 78. New Windsor.—The bearer, Mr. New, waits. 
on him with a desire of returning home to his family, his term 
of service being ended. Question of leather breeches. 
Vol. ui, No. n22% 
1779.— October 19. New Windsor.—Enclosing list of articles 
requisite for hutting the ten brigades. Suggestions for getting 
other returns for the same purpose. Vol. ili, No. 124. 
