The evacuation of Ticonderoga is censured by the people and Schuyler and other generals are not above criticism by them. Schuyler must defend himself against his enemies and the general indignation and disappointment which the people feel on this occasion. A general statement on his conduct should be written which will serve as a defense though it should not be written as such. Jay believes ascerta in gentleman in the council to be Schuyler's enemy and cautions that Schuyler's letter must contain nothing which might aid his enemies. Some of Schuyler's letters to General Washington seem to have been inspected.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829