158 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. [April 6, 
BARRETT, SAMUEL, & Co : 
1779.—/anuary 12. Boston.—Condoles with him on the loss of 
so capable, so honest and so assiduous a person as Mr. An- 
drews. Applies for the agency himself. His well-known fit- 
ness for it. Mentions various people who can furnish him 
with testimonials. Vol. viii, No. 5. 
BAYLEY, JACOB: 
1779.—LVovember 9.—Sends by Major Whitcomb what accounts he 
has collected. Has orders to build a slaughter and storehouse 
at Charlestown (N. H.) to be used for an enterprise into 
Canada. His opinion of this plan. Thinks America’s inde- 
pendence insecure until there is a union of Canada and the 
thirteen States. Must have $12,000 at once. 
Vol: 111, No%3: 
Beatty, CHARLES : 
1778.—Movember 27. Fredericktown.—Acknowledging favor of 
roth inst. and promising to aid Col. Bland and Mr. Daven- 
port in all things. Unless his department is enlarged by the 
addition of Frederick county, he does not choose to act any 
longer, for reasons heretofore stated. Vol. x, Now43. 
BEATTY, JOHN: 
1779.—February 17. Commissary of Prisoners’ Office. —Asking 
him to transmit certain papers to Col. Greene. All houses in 
the vicinity of headquarters taken. His office requires con- 
stant attendance on the Commander-in-chief. Would suggest 
that the Rev. Dr. Belmain give up his house, as he can carry 
on his duties with equal regularity at a greater distance. Would 
like the General to point out the proper measures for his 
removal. ’ Vol: iv, Nowe. 
1779.—Frebruary 22. Commissary of Prisoners’ Office. —The bearer, 
Lt.-Col. Darke, of the Virginia Line, being a prisoner on 
parole to the enemy, is returning to his captivity in New York. 
His horse being lame, begs another one for him as far as Eliza- 
beth Town. Voli, Nowa 
BELDING, SIMEON : 
1779.—May 23. Camp, Reading.—Has applied in vain to Captains 
Hubbard and Star for tents for Gen. Parson’s brigade, which 
is in good order and fit to march. Vol. v, No. 69. 
