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CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
Hay, Upny (Col.) (continued ): 
1779.—June 30. New Windsor.—Acknowledging favors of 28th, 
29th and zoth. If Col. Hay cannot go on with the business, 
he must make application for the aid of the line. Sorry he 
did not succeed with Governor Clinton. However, if all other 
sources fail, will furnish the horses himself, out of his own 
much needed number. Mr. Pettit expects to send him (Col. 
Hay) some money soon. Vol. vi, No. 99. 
1779.—/June 30. New Windsor.—In receipt of alarming accounts 
from the Board of War, they having been disappointed of a 
quantity of lead expected from Boston; if any has arrived at 
Fishkill or Claverack, wishes it forwarded to Newburg. 
Vol. vi, No. 103. 
1779.—July 8. New Windsor.—Acknowledging favor of the 8th, 
concerning the advisability of punishing wagoners. ‘Thinks 
on the whole, although some little good might result from 
prompt punishment, yet the ensuing alarm would produce 
more injury than benefit to the department. 
Vol: x, No:*20; 
1779.—July ro. New Windsor.—His Excellency’s orders that 
the two Connecticut brigades shall be put in motion and 
marched down toward Norwalk. Concerning flour and port- 
manteaus for the brigades; also the teams to move their bag- 
gage with the greatest dispatch. Volos ona. 
1779.—September 27. West Point.—Acknowledging favor of 26th 
inst. Urging him to employ every person he can muster to 
aid in getting the boats ready. Will engage the artillery 
artificers to assist in the business. Vol. iv, No. 33; 
HOLuincswortH, Henry (Col.), and Cou. FINNIE: 
1779.—September 29. West Point Garrison.—Informing them 
that they have made no return of stores since the spring. 
Rules of the department on the subject. Advises securing all 
forage as early as possible. Vol. iv, No. 29. 
Hooper, RoserrT iL. (Col-) : 
1779.—/June 6. Ringwood.—Requesting his assistance in the 
transportation of stores from Philadelphia by way of Easton 
and Sussex. Enemy’s design to cut off the communication with 
the New England States. Their particular object uncertain, 
