Philip Schuyler to John Hancock, referred to Wythe & Committee, 24 February 1776

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"Philip Schuyler to John Hancock, 27 February 1776, pg 1." Image from The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.

                                  Ranonwarohare Feby. 24, 1776
    Sir.
    The Indians who went to attend the Meeting lately held at Niagara are returned, and say that Mr. Butter spoke Nothing to them but of peace. I expect there will be a general Meeting of the Six Nations held very soon a their central Council House. The Oneidas are already sent t, to hold themselves in Readiness to attend The Onandagoes have advised to postpone sending for. Mr. Butter till after the Meeting at Onondaga, when it is proposed to send two or three from each Tribe on that Errand, and the Oneidas willing to gratify them have agreed to the proposal.
    Thus, [?] Gov. Penn has sent to the six Nations inviting them down to Philadelphia in the Spring and particularly inform them that he calls them down in his own Name without Respect to any one else. The Oneidas have determined the Message until they shall hear from you, and learn whether you know any Thing of the Affair or whether it has your Approbation. If you know Nothing of the Matter they desire that you would take an opportunity to send to Philadelphia and learn the Truth of it. And whenever they have a Return from you they will forward Anus’s Message if it be agreeable to you. The Indians are much at a Loss to comprehend Anus’s Design in calling them down to Philadelphia as they say that Albany is the place appointed for the six Nations to treat with their Brethren the white people upon all Matters whatever I am Sir your most

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"Philip Schuyler to John Hancock, 27 February 1776, pg 2." Image from The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.

Obedient and very humble Servant
              James Dean

The honorable Philip Schuyler Esq.
P.S. Sir,
    This Instant a Messenger is arrived here from Onondaga desiring the Oncidas to give their immediate Attendance at the Central Council House. An Express will be dispatched directly to the Mohawk Castle.
                        J. Dean


Sir, The above is Just now delivered me, I beg the direction of Congress what Answer to give with respect to Governor Penn’s request as It is a Matter I dare not decide upon alone,
                   I am respectfully
                        Sir Your most obedient Servant
                             Ph. Schuyler
Albany Feb: 27 1776

The Hon. John Hancock &c. &c.

Copy Letter from Mr. James Dean to General Schuyler Inclosed in Gen. Schuyler
26 Fey. 1776.
Referred to Mr. Rutledge
    Mr. Wythe
    Mr. Livingston