212 CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE, [April6 
LivincstTon, WILLIAM (Col.) (continued ): 
P. S.—November 8. A report that Jamaica is taken. 
Vol, (Nos 65; 
1779.—ebruary 14. Beverwyck.—Acknowledging favor of gth 
inst. Happy to hear of his safe arrival in camp. Has enjoyed 
the possession of his quarters twice in his absence. Asks him 
to inform Col. Wadsworth that his presence will be absolutely 
necessary at camp on the 17th about 7 o’clock in the evening. 
Vol. iv, No. 67. 
1779.—february 17. Morristown.—Acknowledging favor of 14th 
inst. with the enclosures. Sorry to hear that any magistrate 
should furnish matter of complaint either for delinquency in 
duty or excess of authority. Not sure that he has any particu- 
lar authority to exercise over them, but will lay the papers 
before the Privy Council. Vol. i, No. 68. 
LopGE, BENJAMIN : 
1779.—lVovember 28. Bullion’s Tavern.—Report of the ridge be- 
tween Baskinridge and Capt. Dennis’. Thinks it worth the 
General’s while to view it. Vol. ixsNo; 76t 
Draft of different positions surveyed by Benjamin Lodge. 
Vol. ax) Nos77; 
1779.—lVovember 28. Bullion’s Tavern.—Has made a survey of 
the different positions and encloses the drafts. 
Volo ix, Nox 7¥7a: 
Lott, ABRAHAM: 
1778.—December 23. Beverwyck.—Mentioning the loss of his 
little grandson (Col. Livingston’s son) after a lingering ill- 
ness. Intends, as soon as his gout is better, to pay his respects 
to Gen. Greene on an affair of great importance. Gives rea- 
sons for thinking enemy will not evacuate New York; present 
meeting of Parliament likely to end all conjectures on that 
point. Volo1, No. 69) 
1779.—February 14. Beverwyck.—Acknowledging favor of the 
oth inst. and taking a mournful view of the country’s condi- 
tion. Economy and frugality replaced by extravagance, lux- 
ury and venality. Very much alarmed at the present situation 
of affairs. When he has strength to travel, will wait upon him. 
Vol. iv, No. 68. 
