Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 to Richard Varick
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01529 Author/Creator: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 Place Written: German Flatts, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 7, 1776 Pagination: Order a Copy
In the postscript it says letter has been forwarded to Connecticut Governor Trumbull and General David Waterbury of Connecticut shortly after General Schuyler led the controversial retreat from Crown Point. Says he received their letters from August 4-5, 1776, along with their enclosures. Asks them to send iron and spikes and any other supplies they might think the army will need. Says he is "greatly surprised" that money has not arrived and says he will not be to blame if it doesn't arrive. Says they can borrow on his credit as long as they can, but to keep track of who they are borrowing from in his name. Note at bottom of recto appears to be signed by someone, but the name is illegible. The name of Captain Richard Varick, Schuyler's military secretary, is written at the bottom. Full length black and white engraving of Philip Schulyer included.
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