1900.) CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. 285 
Brown, BENJAMIN, to Major Robert ForsyTH: 
1779.—/January 29. Newark.—Would have returned to camp 
long before; only waiting on account of expectations from 
over the water. Refers to business with a certain person, a 
friend of Major Forsyth’s, whom he has not yet been able to 
see. Vol. viii, No. ro. 
Brown (?), WitLiAm (Lieut.), to Capr. GEORGE GRaY : 
1779.—A pri? 7-—Asking him to repair the bearer’s gun. 
Vol. xii, Nox 25; 
Burnet, IcHApop (Major), to Mayor Rosert ForsytTH : 
1779.—/anuary 23.—Asking him to forward the enclosed papers 
to his brother at Newark, as they are wanted for a particular 
purpose. Vol. ili, No. 17. 
1779.—/anuary 27. Philadelphia—Sending him his bridle by 
bearer. Expects to leave Philadelphia by the following 
Friday. Vol. viii, No. 11. 
To Pettit, CHARLES (Col.) : 
1779-—february 9o.—Gen. Greene anxious about returns from 
office at Philadelphia, and requests him to forward copies of 
all returns as soon as possible. Vol. xi, No. 6. 
CALDWELL, JAMEs (Col.), to unknown correspondent : 
1778.—September 27. Spring field.—Account of the appearance of 
the enemy with eleven or twelve sail of brigs, sloops and row- 
gallies heading toward Crain’s Ferry. The General not being 
able to see their rear, and supposing they were coming in 
force, called all the militia out and moved down in force to 
receive them ; but they turned and stood up Newark bay and 
then up Hackensack river; they had some supplies for the 
troops there and will also render that river a defence by their 
armed vessels. They have in their power near one-half of 
Bergen county. Surmises as to their intentions, and detailing 
their various movements. Vol. iv, No. rz. 
CHALONER, JOHN, to JEREMIAH WADSWORTH : 
1779.—October 27. Ringwood.—Injurious practice of feeding 
horses with wheat in straw; mentions the matter that meas- 
ures may be taken to prevent it. Vol. viii, No. 103. 
