doi:10.7916/ys89-1646[Document, 1779 August 24]Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Writes on the case of Major Box. Gives due credit to the Major's service to the American cause, but points out the officer's drinking problems and late indisposition due to an old wound. Suggests he be given a sinecure in one of the Army offices.