278 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE, [April 6, 
STARR, JOHN (Maj.) (continued) : 
narrow point of view, pointing out how injurious it is to the 
public interest. New York State heavily handicapped by the 
enemy on the sea-coast and the savages on the frontier. 
Vol. vi, No. 67. 
1779—September 27, West Point.—Thinking that doubtless his 
feelings were hurt at the complaint made by Mr. Merchant 
not long since, encloses copies of some of the letters which 
passed on that occasion, showing that he (Greene) did not 
neglect to do justice to Maj. Starr’s reputation. 
Vol. iv, No. 35. 
STEEL, ARCHIBALD : 
1779.—Seplember 29. West Point.—-Taking him to task severely 
for not sending any returns, and for not carrying out punctu- 
ally the orders of Col. Broadhead. Vol. iy, No. 38 
STEPHENS, WILLIAM: 
1779.—July 12. New Windsor.—Acknowledging favor of 8th 
inst. and accepting the offer of his services. Recommends 
particular care in pasturing the horses, also an application to 
Col. Hooper for smiths. Must apply to a magistrate in case 
inhabitants refuse to deliver up any public property in their 
hands. Vol. x,No: 24 
SULLIVAN, JOHN (Gen.) : 
1779.—/une 6. Ringwood.—Acknowledging favor of 2d _ inst. 
Will see that he has the necessary tents. Gen. Clinton wan- 
dering up and down the North river. Loss of a little fort on 
the east side of King’s Ferry by Gen. McDougal. Return of 
the British troops from Virginia. Enemy’s intentions in for- 
tifying that side of King’s Ferry. Wishes Gen. Sullivan to 
begin his operations, as that is the only glorious part of the 
campaign which he has any expectations from. 
Vol. vi, No. 28. 
1779.—June 13. Smith's Tavern.—Enclosing a petition sent by 
Mr. Ephraim Bowen; desires his orders on the subject. 
Nothing new. Enemy still fortifying King’s Ferry. 
Vol. vi, No. 59. 
1779.—June 21. Smith's Tavern.—Speaking of the great hopes 
placed in the expedition directed by Gen. Sullivan ; has done 
