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[Document, 1777 August 04]

2. [Document, 1777 August 04]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 04, 1777
  • Summary: Promising an account of the loss of Ticonderoga. Comments on the prospect of facing Burgoyne, "but unhappily such a Langour prevails, especially in the Eastern States, that they seem to have given up the Cause for lost..." Hopes for more recruits.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 July 27]

3. [Document, 1777 July 27]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 27, 1777
  • Summary: Appears that a battle will take place today. If Schuyler is killed, asks Jay to continue the attempt to rescue his reputation. His papers should furnish sufficient material.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1777 June 30]

4. [Document, 1777 June 30]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 30, 1777
  • Summary: Received Jay's of the 20th. General Scott has a majority of votes. Military news: the enemy is on the advance from the west and north.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 August 06]

5. [Document, 1777 August 06]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 06, 1777
  • Summary: Enclosing letters and papers in an account of the loss of Ticonderoga. "I wish to be called to a strict account for my Conduct...but I foresee that will never take place."Gives a short account of what steps he took before his leaving Albany to go to P...
  • Number of Images: 7
[Document, 1777 July 24]

6. [Document, 1777 July 24]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 24, 1777
  • Summary: Received Jay's of July 21. Discusses what has passed concerning the disgrace attached to him with the Ticonderoga defeat. Will consent to an inquiry before the Council of Safety. The letter from General St. Clair should show that Schuyler took timely ...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1777 July 14]

7. [Document, 1777 July 14]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 14, 1777
  • Summary: Does not dare to give his opinion on the evacuation of Ticonderoga, but has spoken to General Washington and the Council of Safety, and feels himself superior to his accusers. Hopes Clinton will be successful in the "chair of govt."
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 August 06]

8. [Document, 1777 August 06]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 06, 1777
  • Summary: Gives a short account of what steps he took before his leaving Albany to go to Philadelphia and encloses copies of his letters and orders from the time of his return to Albany to resume the command of the Northern department. These orders "will fully ...
  • Number of Images: 0
Document, 1777 November 06

9. Document, 1777 November 06

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1777 November 06
  • Summary: British devastation near Kingston. Fears British campaign up Hudson. Warnsagainst shortage of flour. Recommends blocking the Hudson. Has urged thegovernment to do this many times. Looks forward to retiring to the country andis ...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1777 July 24]

10. [Document, 1777 July 24]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 24, 1777
  • Summary: Received Jay's of July 21. Discusses what has passed concerning the disgrace attached to him with the Ticonderoga defeat. Will consent to an inquiry before the Council of Safety. The letter from General St. Clair should show that Schuyler took timely ...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1777 August 04]

11. [Document, 1777 August 04]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 04, 1777
  • Summary: Received Jay's, enclosing Holt's papers of 28th July. Is grateful that Jay has taken measures to lift the disgrace of having ordered the retreat. Intends to send extracts of all his orders relative to Ticonderoga and an account of the measures he took...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 August 17]

12. [Document, 1777 August 17]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 17, 1777
  • Summary: Acknowledges Jay's letter of 12 August. Pleased by Duane's letter concerning attempts to remove him (Schuyler). Willing to defend himself at any length. Reports on Oneidas, Tuscaroras, and Onondagas. Eager for word of military affairs in the South.
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1777 June 04]

13. [Document, 1777 June 04]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 04, 1777
  • Summary: Encloses copy of letter Jay requested; urges careful consideration before publishing. Mr. Yates has agreed to accept the office the convention has given him. The account of the enemy's approach to Ticonderoga was false. His return to Albany has been g...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1777 August 08]

14. [Document, 1777 August 08]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 08, 1777
  • Summary: Cannot get the papers he promised off until tomorrow. Jay should send them on to Congress when he is finished with them. Difficulty of opposing the Tories. Has no great prospect of holding unless reinforced by militia.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 February 25]

15. [Document, 1778 February 25]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 25, 1778
  • Summary: While he is strongly inclined to remain in retirement now that he has left the boisterous political arena, he will again assume public office if called upon by the government. He disagrees with Congress' policy for dealing with the Indians.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 February 01]

16. [Document, 1778 February 01]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 01, 1778
  • Summary: Objects to rumored plan to invade Canada with 3,000 men because provisions and clothing are inadequate. Furthermore the plundering spirit of the men will arouse Canadian opposition. People in the vicinity are voicing criticism of the large expenditure...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 January 26]

17. [Document, 1778 January 26]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 26, 1778
  • Summary: Informs Jay that he is sending him Loan Office Note via Major Yates. Invites Jay to visit him in Albany. Refers to the apprehensions of the Oneidas and Tuscarorras concerning an attack by the Senecas, and the disposition of American troops at Johnstow...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1778 December 27]

18. [Document, 1778 December 27]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 27, 1778
  • Summary: Indian Affairs Commissioners unable to meet because of inclement weather. Gratitude for acquittal by Court martial. Duties to his personal commitments and recovery of his fortune demand that he resign his post under the Congress.
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1778 April 20]

19. [Document, 1778 April 20]

[Document, 1779 June 07]

20. [Document, 1779 June 07]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 07, 1779
  • Summary: Encloses letter of Elizabeth Bradstreet, 7 January 1779 concerning the legacy from General Bradstreet which Schuyler had promised to send her. Schuyler asks Congress to furnish him with bill on France for the amount due the young lady.
  • Number of Images: 4