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most of the goods being in the hands of British Merchants, who were permitted by government to remain here, and those not willing to take bills, have confined the purchase to very few houses. Mr. Banks and Mr. Simmons, I believe, are all who have supplied.--- I gave the officers bills for two months pay; but they could negotiate but few, except with Mr. Banks, who has offered us our greatest supplies; but, as every merchant will make an advantage of this opportunity, his goods have been higher, than if there had been many competitors for the businefs. I gave I gave Mr. Hamilton, the clothier, a letter of general credit; but none would go largely into the businefs, except those mentioned, from a dislike to the bills."

No. 4.

Copy of a letter from Major General Greene, to Major General Lincoln, Secretary at War dated "Head Quarters, South Carolina,