276 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
PETTIT, CHARLES (Col.) (continued ) : 
ously alarmed for the Indian expedition, it progresses so 
slowly ; thinks Tioga will terminate the affair. Raid of party 
of Indians under command of Brand. Duke de Sally’s repu- 
tation of always being unsuccesssful will be confirmed, if 
he allows Indians to ravage frontiers. Vol.-xi;, No: 4. 
1779.—LVovember 6. West Point.—Ship-carpenters from Philadel- 
phiasent for by His Excellency’s expresscommand. Concern- 
ing the wages of these men and other workmen. Some lib- 
eral and proper provision must be made for the understaff, if 
they are to stay. Disbursements he has been obliged to make ; 
short of funds himself. Requests for money from Col. Lewis 
and Messrs. Otis and Henley. Expenditure swelled by the 
preparations for the New York expedition. Has distributed 
the little tracts upon finance among good judges. 
Vol. xi, No. 2. 
1779.—Vovember 12. West Point.—Asking that he send a sup- 
ply of money by Mr. Eayers, the bearer, to Mr. Smith, of 
Springfield ; importance of this matter. Vol: x1, Novos: 
1779.—December 14. Morristown.—Enclosing a copy of a letter 
from Gen. Washington, and an extract of a letter from the Board 
of War, by which he will see the route of the Virginia troops. 
Number of wagons ordered, and those still wanted, to go with 
the Virginia troops. Mr. Hollingsworth must have the neces- 
sary shipping provided to carry the troops from Head of Elk 
to Petersburg. Col. Pettit must furnish Captain Young with 
cash, as he is to accompany the troops on their march as 
deputy quartermaster-general. Vol. xii, No. 5. 
PICKERING, TiMoTHy( Col.): 
1779.—/une 20. Smith's Tavern.—Asking for information re- 
specting the late regulations in the barrack department. 
Vol. vi, No. 82. 
Ross, GEORGE: 
1779.—/June 13. Smith's Tavern.—Acknowledging favor of 23d 
ult. Exceedingly distressed for want of carters. Has not 
yet received his monthly returns ; must insist upon them being 
sent at the close of every month. Vol. vi, No.56. 
