1900.] CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. 21 
LivINGSTON, ABRAHAM (Capt.) : 
1779.—February 10. Charleston, S. C.—Acknowledging favor of 
5th ult. covering an order of Congress for the procuration 
of a quantity of rough rice and vessels for the transportation 
thereof. Will proceed to the purchase at the proper time, but 
must have a supply of money. Vol. i, No. 66. 
Duplicate of above. ~ Vol. 1x, Nor75- 
1779.—february rr. Charleston.—Is in treaty for the chartering 
of two ships and a brig. Expenses incidental thereto. 
Vol. ix, No. 752. 
1779.—Lebruary 27. Charleston.—Acknowledging letter of 29th 
ult. Number of ships engaged. Depends on Gen. Greene’s 
generosity to prevent his being involved in difficulties, by 
furnishing him immediately with a sufficient sum of money. 
Vol) ix; Not 752: 
1780.—/anuary 26. Charleston.—Acknowledging letter of August 
31 covering an award respecting the brigantine Sa//y. The 
vessel, after lying the whole summer as a prison-ship, has been 
returned in a shocking condition. Will cost a large sum of 
money, even fitting her out in the most frugal manner. State 
of his health makes him desirous of closing his public trans- 
actions, and therefore requests Gen. Greene to appoint some 
other person in his place. Vol. ii, No. 67. 
LIVINGSTON, WILLIAM (Col.): 
1778.—Wovember 5. Philadelphia.—Acknowledging favor of Oc- 
tober 21, and congratulating him on the latest addition to his 
family. The extravagance of Philadelphia. Suggests a loan 
from some foreign power to raise the credit of the money. 
Enemy relying on our money losing its credit. Policy of New 
Jersey exceedingly corrupt. Mentions the address of the 
Assembly to the Governor of New York as a serious matter to 
the country. Necessity of the States confederating. The con- 
duct of Congress. A shocking spectacle of corruption and de- 
ception. Surprised at the conduct of Massachusetts in return- 
ing the same members; dangerous trusting the same people 
too long. Refers him to Gen. Wadsworth for the history of the 
times. Quotes Lee as speaking loudly against His Excellency, 
saying he is an old woman, has no stability, etc. 
