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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Albany March 21st 1776. <br />
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Albany March 21st 1776.  
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Sir<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yesterday I was honored with your very polite Favor of the 7th Inst. It is in vain for me to attempt a Description of the Sentiments it has inspired me with. Let it suffice that I will attempt in the Discharge of my Duty to Congress and my dear Country to render a Series of Thanks.  <br />
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Sir
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Five Companies of Col. Burrel’s are arrived; the remaining three are daily expected. One of Colonel StClair’s is also come up.  I hope the whole will soon be here.  <br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I am exceedingly happy to learn that the Gentlemen Commissioners will be here so soon: they will experience all that Attention which is due to their Merit, and to the respectable Body, by whom they are sent.  <br />
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Yesterday I was honored with your very polite Favor of the 7th Inst. It is in vain for me to attempt a Description of the Sentiments it has inspired me with. Let it suffice that I will attempt in the Discharge of my Duty to Congress and my dear Country to render a Series of Thanks.   
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Col. Allen is not yet arrived, he will meet with a Reception consonant to that Esteem and Respect, which I have the Honor to entertain for you. I am Sir most <br />
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Five Companies of Col. Burrel’s are arrived; the remaining three are daily expected. One of Colonel StClair’s is also come up.  I hope the whole will soon be here.   
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I am exceedingly happy to learn that the Gentlemen Commissioners will be here so soon: they will experience all that Attention which is due to their Merit, and to the respectable Body, by whom they are sent.   
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Col. Allen is not yet arrived, he will meet with a Reception consonant to that Esteem and Respect, which I have the Honor to entertain for you. I am Sir most  
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most sincerely & respectfully<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Your obed. Humble Servant<br />
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most sincerely & respectfully
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ph. Schuyler<br />
 
  
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The Honorable John Hancock Esq. &c. &c.  <br />
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Your obed. Humble Servant<br />
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Ph. Schuyler<br />
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The Honorable John Hancock Esq. &c. &c.   
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Letter from Gen. Schuyler<br />
 
Letter from Gen. Schuyler<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21 March 1776<br />
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21 March 1776
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Read 29. March. <br />
 
Read 29. March. <br />
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Referred to Mr. Wythe<br />
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Referred to [[George Wythe|Mr. Wythe]]<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Harrison<br />
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Mr. Harrison<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. J. Adams<br />
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Mr. J. Adams
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==See also==
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*[[Philip Schuyler to John Hancock, referred to Wythe & Committee, 7 March 1776]]
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*[[Philip Schuyler to John Hancock, referred to Wythe & Committee, 2 April 1776]]
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[[Category:Letters to Wythe]]
 
[[Category:Letters to Wythe]]

Revision as of 09:02, 5 July 2015

"Philip Schuyler to John Hancock, 21 March 1776, pg 1." Image from The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.

Letter text

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Albany March 21st 1776.

Sir

Yesterday I was honored with your very polite Favor of the 7th Inst. It is in vain for me to attempt a Description of the Sentiments it has inspired me with. Let it suffice that I will attempt in the Discharge of my Duty to Congress and my dear Country to render a Series of Thanks.

Five Companies of Col. Burrel’s are arrived; the remaining three are daily expected. One of Colonel StClair’s is also come up. I hope the whole will soon be here.

I am exceedingly happy to learn that the Gentlemen Commissioners will be here so soon: they will experience all that Attention which is due to their Merit, and to the respectable Body, by whom they are sent.

Col. Allen is not yet arrived, he will meet with a Reception consonant to that Esteem and Respect, which I have the Honor to entertain for you. I am Sir most

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"Philip Schuyler to John Hancock, 21 March 1776, pg 2." Image from The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.

most sincerely & respectfully

Your obed. Humble Servant
Ph. Schuyler

The Honorable John Hancock Esq. &c. &c.

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"Philip Schuyler to John Hancock, 21 March 1776, pg 3." Image from The Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789.

Letter from Gen. Schuyler
21 March 1776

Read 29. March.
Referred to Mr. Wythe
Mr. Harrison
Mr. J. Adams

See also

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