1900.] CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE, oll 
PyNcHON, GEORGE, to CoL. THomas CHASE: 
1779.—May 16. Spring field.—Has sent his son to Col. Hughes to 
complete the settlement of his accounts; he is willing to pay 
to the 2d of March, 1778, but thinks it more proper for Col. 
Chase to pay them after that date. Asks him to settle, if con- 
venient, with the bearer, his son. Vol. v, No. 3. 
REED, JOSEPH, to CoL. CHARLES PETTIT : 
1779.—february 22. Philadelphia.—His letter to Mr. Matlack 
laid before the Board; the Secretary’s letter written by the 
unanimous direction of the Council. Hope in future they 
will have less reason to complain of inattention to their 
requests. Differs totally with Col. Pettit as to their power of 
examining the quartermaster’s books; they do not ask the cer- 
tificates as a matter of favor, but of clear and undoubted right. 
Vol.cx, No. 3: 
1779.—May 23.—Enclosing his letter to Gen. Sullivan and also 
sundry warrants only to be used in case of necessity. Reasons 
for disclosing the sentiments of the Council very iully to Gen. 
Sullivan. If their work is interfered with from resentment or 
any other cause, such conduct will be traced and the blame 
carried to the proper door. Vol. v, No. 60. 
To SULLIVAN, JOHN (Col.): 
1779.-May 21. Ln Council, Philadelphia.—Acknowledging favor 
of 11th inst. Explains why an immediate answer was not 
given to his request for wagons. Mr. Pettit having since 
made an application in form, everything shall be done as soon 
as possible. Objections to having any extraordinary powers 
vested in the Deputy Quartermasters ; one gentleman, as they 
personally know, employed the whole influence of his depart- 
ment to disgrace and overthrow the Government. Conces- 
sions they will make to Gen. Sullivan; asks him to favor the 
inhabitants as much as possible; wishing him all success. 
Will furnish sundry blank warrants to be used when he needs 
wagons. Vol. v, Nows2. 
ROBERTSON (Adj.), to Mayor CLAIBORNE : 
Without date.—Asking him if he has the directions of the smiths, 
to please order his horse to be shod. Vol. xii, NojrrE. 
