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George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 15 May 1778

George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler1

Valley Forge, May 15, 1778. Discusses Indian relations. Asks Schuyler to stop Lieutenant Colonel Jean Baptiste Gouvion and his party of Indians before they start for Camp. Presents arguments that might be used to explain why Indians are no longer needed. Will send notice of Schuyler’s trial as soon as it is received.

Df, in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.

1. Schuyler was one of the commissioners for Indian affairs.

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    George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 15 May 1778
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    Washington, George
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    Schuyler, Philip
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    15 May 1778

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    “George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 15 May 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0455. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 488.]

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