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each one. These huts were irregularly scattered, according to the slope of the ground, so as to have the entrance at the middle of the lower side. A small mound on Bergen street, just west of Franklin avenue, designated, until the ground was levelled in 1852, the position of the flag staff and the entrance of the Bedford camp. Many relies have been dug up on this camping-ground, and human skeletons are often discovered during the progress of grading the land. The site of every hutcould still be distinguished in 1852. The officers were located outside of this camp, in the adjacent woods, and wherever convenient and pleasant spots tempted them to pitch their tents. Headquarters were at the Leffert Lefferts house, yet standing on the corner of Fulton avenue and Clove Road, and family tradition states that the lamented Major John Andre was quartered at this house when he was called to New York on the interview with Gen. Clinton, which resulted in his being sent up the North River on the mission which terminated in his capture and execution as a spy. His personal effects were mostly taken in charge by his fellow-officers; but a camp folding-chair belonging to him was for many years preserved in the Lefferts family, until recently presented to the Long Island Historical Society.

In the Royal Gazette of August 8th, 1781, published at New York, Charles Loosely advertises a lottery of $12,500 to be drawn at “Brooklyn Hall.” The same paper contains the following advertisement: “PRO BONO PUBLICO.—Gentlemen that are fond of foxhunting are requested to meet at Loosely's Tavern, on Ascot Heath, on Friday morning next, between the hours of five and six, as a pack of hounds will be there purposely for a trial of their abilities. Breakfasting and Relishes until the Races commence. At eleven o’clock will be run for, an elegant saddle, etc., value at least twenty pounds, for which upwards of twelve gentlemen will ride their own horses. At twelve a match will be rode by two gentlemen, Horse