1900. ] CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. 295 
Hay, Upny (Col.) (continued), to UNKNOWN CORRESPONDENT : 
1779.—/January 23. LFishkill,—Desiring to know the number and 
situation of tents the recipient of this letter has drawn. 
[Circular letter.] Vol. ix, No. 47. 
1779.—Lebruary 13. &ishkill.—Detailed orders concerning re- 
turns and accounts. [Circular letter.] Vol. ix, No. 48. 
Ho.pron, JOHN (Supt.), to Capt. MITCHELL : 
1779.— October 26. Newburgh.—Informing him of the decision of 
the ferrymen, who will quit work on November 17, unless 
they get better wages. [Copy.] Vol. viii, No. 58. 
HoLiincsworTH, HEnry (Col.), to OWEN BIDDLE: 
1778.—December 30. Head of Elk.—Acknowledging favor of 
18th inst. Details concerning the forwarding of forage. Pro- 
tests vehemently against the numerous unauthorized purchas- 
ers of forage; disastrous consequences of their conduct; asks 
that measures may be taken to prevent this abuse. America 
has baffled Britain by bravery and virtue, and in the same 
year is on the verge of ruin, [Copy] Vol. vii, sNo: 26, 
To Byas, STANDLEY : 
1778.—Vovember 29. Head of E’k.—Appointing Mr. Byas assist- 
ant purchaser of forage, and setting forth his duties in that 
position. [(Copy.| Volvii, No. 23. 
TorCox, Joun (Col. ): 
1779.—/January 22. Head of Elk.—Begging an answer to his 
former letters. Question of forage and flour. Entreats that 
the bearer, Giles, may return with a supply of cash. Asks him 
to acquaint Gen. Greene and Col. Biddle with the contents of 
his letters. Vol. viii, No. 59. 
1779.—Afpril 30. Head of Eik.—Acknowledging favor of the rth 
of February. Discusses the question of erecting stores, the 
expense, etc. The $65,000 sent by Col. Biddle exhausted in 
two days. Price of corn. Asks for immediate supply of cash. 
Vol. vii, No: 25. 
To VEAZEY, JOHN WarD (Capt.): 
1778.—October 27. Head of E/k.—Appointing him assistant pur- 
chaser of grain and setting forth the duties in that business. 
Vol. vii, No. 24. 
