Van Cortlandt, Philip, 1749-1831 to Philip Schuyler
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04067 Author/Creator: Van Cortlandt, Philip, 1749-1831 Place Written: Fishkill, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 January 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : address: free frank ; 25.3 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses the preceedings of a court martial (not included). Reports that General Washington advanced on the enemy at New York City two days prior and that General Heath is laying siege at Fort Independence.
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