270 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
HuepBarD, NEHEMIAH: 
1779.—/une 11. Camp, Smith's Tavern in the Clove.—Acknowl- 
edging letters of May 26 and June 2. Poor prospects of 
enlisting wagoners. General plan concerning the transporta- 
tion of flour from Hartford to Providence. Gen. Gates will 
never forgive him if supply is short, as he has but little charity 
for the staff department. Vol. vi, No. 46. 
1779.—June 28. New Windsor.—Acknowledging favor of 24th 
inst. Col. Hay and main army greatly distressed for want of 
wagoners. Begs that he will pay particular attention to Col. 
Hay’s wants. Assistance given to one another by the States. 
Vol. vi, No. 93. 
1779.—June 30. New Windsor.—Board of War in urgent need of 
a quantity of lead. Asks him to aid Col. Chase, if he is unable 
to get the lead forward as soon as wanted. 
Vol. vi, No. 106. 
1779.—September 29. West Point.— Acknowledging favor of 27th, 
and desiring him to push forward the public stores before the 
wet season arrives. Will write to Mr. Pettit to forward him a 
fresh supply of cash. Business of raising the sides of the 
river scows. Glad Major Starr has not left the department. 
Much obliged for the care Mr. Hubbard has taken of his 
horse ; sorry he is in such wretched condition. 
Vol. iv, No. 28: 
Jay, JOHN: 
1779.—/une 24. Smith's Clove.—Concerning a law passed by the 
Legislature of the State of New Jersey for the express purpose 
of taxing the assistant and deputy quartermasters-general ; 
likely to produce disagreeable consequences; this arbitrary 
imposition cannot fail to drive out of the department every 
capable and trustworthy man. Mr. Furman has already 
resigned and Col. Cox and Mr. Pettit only wait to know the 
issue of a memorial presented to Congress. Should they 
resign, will not be responsible for the terrible consequences, 
neither will he take any fee or reward for his services in that 
event. Has heard some doubts about the holding of his com- 
mand. If, by serving on the staff, he should lose the honors 
of the line he could never be repaid, nor could he ever serve 
in the department during another campaign. 
Vol. vi, No. 96. 
