1The Commissioners to Canada to Philip Schuyler, 10 May 1776 (Franklin Papers)
LS : New York Public Library; copy: Library of Congress Colo. Campbell arrived here early this morning from Quebeck; he informs that five ships of war arrived there last monday the 6th about sunrise, viz: two large ships, two frigates and a tender. The enemy made a sally on monday, between 10 and 11 o’clock, in a body supposed not to be less than a thousand. Our forces were so dispersed that...
2The Commissioners to Canada to Philip Schuyler, 1 May 1776 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Robert B. Gillespie, Lake Forest, Ill. (1973) We arrived here on Monday last, and have proceeded to Business, as you will see by the enclosed Letter to Congress, which we leave open for your Perusal, and request you will seal and forward it. We are deeply impress’d with a Sense of the many Civilities we received from you and your good Family, and your kind Attention to every thing that...
3The Commissioners to Canada to Philip Schuyler, 4 May 1776 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Yale University Library Having orders from Congress to enquire into the case of John Fraser Esqr. now prisoner at Osopus, we have thought proper to direct the Commanding Officer there to allow him to repair hither, on his parole to present himself before us immediately on his arrival. We desire you to give the necessary orders for this purpose. We are with great regard, Sir, Your most...
4The Commissioners to Canada to Philip Schuyler, 6 May 1776 (Franklin Papers)
LS : New York Public Library General Arnold thinking the publick interest would be better promoted by appointing Colonel Hazen to command at St. John’s and Chambly, in the room of Colonel Buel, has orderd the latter to repair to the Camp before Quebeck, where the General is of opinion his services will be more wanted. Colonel Hazen speaking the French language, and having a considerable...
5The Commissioners to Canada to [Philip Schuyler], 11 May 1776 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Château de Ramezay Museum, Montreal We desire that you will shew to Mrs. Walker every civility in your power and facilitate her on her way to Philadelphia; the fear of cruel treatment from the enemy on account of the strong attachment to, and zeal of her husband in the cause of the united Colonies induces her to depart precipitately from her home; and to undergo the fatigues of a long and...