1900. J CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. AUG 
SHERIFF, CORNELIUS (Col.): 
1779.—/une 9. Camp, Smith's Clove.—Acknowledging favor of 
3d inst. Recommending particular attention and great exer- 
tion in the matter of transporting stores. Resolution of Con- 
gress concerning the commission in the quartermaster’s depart- 
ment. If he draws commission, must pay and subsist his 
assistant. Vol. vi, No. 36. 
1779.—/July 12. New Windsor.—Acknowledging favor of the 4th, 
with certain returns. States to what extent Col. Sheriff may 
command Mr. Bond. Clothing for bateaux men. Enemy has 
plundered New Haven and burned Fairfield; their ravages 
inhuman and barbarous; their abuse to women exceeds all 
description. Vol, :x,,.No: 19. 
SICKELS, THOMAS: 
1779.—June 13. Smith's Tavern.—Acknowledging favor of 7th 
inst. The money he needed has gone on. Promises portman- 
teaus shall be forwarded. Will ascertain price of clothing. 
Wants omission rectified in his monthly return. 
Vol. vi, No. 63. 
SMITH, WILLIAM: 
1779.—/June 13. Smith's Tavern.—Acknowledging letters of 9th 
and 22d ult. and gth inst. Unfortunate mistake in sending 
tents to Albany. Discovery made which will shorten the 
route to Fishkill thirty miles. Money lost by not having 
known it before. Sum of money on the way to Mr. Smith. 
Compliments him on his punctuality. Hopes the wine sent 
to His Excellency was cased, otherwise the carters would ruin 
the quality by adulteration. Vol. v, No. 55. 
1779.—/une 30. New Windsor.—In receipt of alarming letter 
from Board of War, relative to the need of lead. Asking him 
to make every exertion to aid Col. Chase in getting the lead 
on from Boston to Springfield, otherwise the consequences 
may be dreadful. Barrack-master department now under 
charge of Quartermaster-general. Vol. vi, No. 108. 
STARR, JOHN (Maj.): 
1779.—/June 14. Smith's Tavern.—Has heard of a little dispute 
between Col. Hay and Mr. Starr, respecting the distance each 
should cart the provisions. Remonstrates with him for this 
