51To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 3 August 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
How greatly have you Obliged And my Beloved Eliza relieved me of anxiety, by drawing from the unhappy seat of Contagion Mr Morton and his family. How much Am I pleased to Learn that you are to make an excursion into the country. I shall now no longer labour under those apprehensions which have so greatly distressed me least some Calamity Should befal my family. My fine Grandson Alexander...
52To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 25 April 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
Unadvised of the measures pursuing at New York, relative to the treaty with Britain, It was not deemed prudent to convene the citizens here on the Subject, until we received information from your city. On Saturday morning the mail arrived, and the Herald announced what had been done —about forty Citizens were immediately convened, and unanimously agreed to petition in the words of the new York...
53To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 5 April 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
Your favor which I received on Saturday last, has relieved us from great anxiety, and another from Angelica has quite set our minds at ease as to My Dear Eliza, we hope to hear that all will be well when she is disburthened. The Regents have come into all the measures which I mentioned to you, in a former letter, relative to the lands to the northward. The deed will be recorded in the...
54To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 12 April 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 12, 1792. “Isaac Van Wyck Esqr. of Fish Kill in Dutchess county has requested me for an introductory line to you. He repairs to Philadelphia to Solicit a contract for carrying the mail between this and Albany. I have known Mr Van Wyck from his infancy, and to me has always appeared to deserve the character which he Generally sustains, That of an honest man, punctial in his...
55To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 2 January 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of Mondays date only reached me this Morning. My Coachman Toby is very Much Indisposed. My other Servants abroad on their holyday frolick, that I can only send Anthony to morrow morning he will carry a pair of horses to relieve yours, or If a Snow falls in the course of the night he will go in my Sleigh. When You arrive at the Ferry at greenbush, Stop at the tavern and Send Anthony...
56To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 15 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, July 15, 1799. Acknowledges Hamilton’s letter of “the 9th Instant.” Lists the amounts of fuel and other supplies “for which a compensation, in money was allowed, to the British troops, in the barracks, and when quartered on the Inhabitants in this city, Schenectady, and the vicinity.” Recommends Joseph Herkimer and Jacob Mancius as subalterns. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
57To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 30 May 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
Your favor covering copies of the letters which passed between the General and you I received on friday last at Saratoga, which I left somewhat indisposed on Sunday and arrived in the Evening. The fatigue of the Journey increased my disorder which is the quinsey with so much rapidity that before Tuesday morning I was twice bled to prevent suffocation. The Inflammation is subsiding and I have...
58To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 21 November 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, November 21, 1788. Encloses the “papers” which he had “promised to prepare” concerning his financial transactions with and for John Bradstreet. ADf , Schuyler Papers, MS Division, New York Public Library. For information concerning this letter, see Benjamin Walker to H, September 3, 1803 (printed in this volume). See also Schuyler to H, September 2, 1788 (printed in this volume).
59To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, [September 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
Your favor of the 17th I received on that day. That of the 13th has taken a tour to Albany and was delivered me this moment, with one Inclosed for Betsy. Commissioners will be appointed to meet the Eastern Convention. I believe Judge Hubbard, Mr Benson the Attorney General and myself will go, the two Gentlemen I have mentioned are as deeply Impressed as men can be with the necessity of more...
60To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 9 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Mrs. Rensselaer’s health is so much impaired that It is thought advisable that she should go to N York for better medical assistance, and to try the Effects of a change of Air, I shall accompany her and we shall leave this on friday the 11th Instant at farthest. Cannot you my Eliza and Cornelia make arrangements to meet us at N York towards the close of next week. Pray drop a line to be left...
61To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 12 October 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you my Dear Sir for informing me that you and all the family are in health; may you continue so is my anxious wish, but I am Still not without my fears. If you should remain, I hope the heavy rain of Yesterday has reached NYork. I have written to Mr. Church and my daughter recommending that she should bring out with her all the articles relative to which she has requested information...
62To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 14 July 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, July 14, 1796. “The messenger with whom I sent Mr Morris’s Mortgage returned whilst I was at Fort Schuyler with a letter from the Clerk advising me that so many mortgages had been presented that he could not register the one in question so as to return It by the Messenger, but that as soon as he had done it, he would send It by a safe hand.…” ALS , National Library of Scotland,...
63To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 3 April 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
I took my leave of the senate on friday, And as Mr. Abm. V. Vechten has consented to be nominated a candidate for a seat in senate and will probably be Elected, I am more at ease than I should have been, If a less able man than he had been proposed, for Spencer, Gold and Tillotson have already combined to divest Mr. Jones of his seal under pretence that the comptroller ought not to be of the...
64To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 18 January 1779 (Jay Papers)
I had not the pleasure to receive Your favor of the 8 th ult: until last night, pray accept my best thanks for your Congratulations on my Acquital. I did myself the pleasure to write you some time ago from this place and Since that from Albany were I passed the holidays. In the first of these letters I advised you of my Intention to resign. In the last that I had, and In both gave the reasons...
65To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 18 September 1785 (Jay Papers)
Your favors of the 10 th June and 22 d August M r . Gansevoort delivered me on the 25 th ult: on the 28 th : I came to this place and as I had left your letter at Albany, I was obliged to send for It which has occassioned so long a delay of an answer. I perfectly agree with you my dear Sir that the reasons for quitting the services of those, who have so decide ^ d ^ ly evinced an attachment...
66To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 22 January 1785 (Jay Papers)
I was in hopes to have had a tete à tete with you at new york about this time but M rs . Schuylers indisposition has deprived me of that pleasure, nor can I hope It was as the winter is so far advanced, until Spring, unless you should take a ride and grace that fire side w[h]ere you will always be seen with the highest satisfaction— Benson & Hamilton advise me of your intention to build a good...
67To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 5–8 March 1779 (Jay Papers)
As more than two Months are elapsed since my Resignation was laid before Congress I hope I shall not be deemed too importunate if I entreat that respectable Body to a speedy Compliance with my Request. Were it necessary, I might adduce other Reasons to point out the Necessity of my retiring from public Life, but I concieve those I gave in my Letter of the 27 th . December last will be thought...
68To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 30 June 1777 (Jay Papers)
Your favor of the 20 th Instant I recieved on the 26 th . and I have not been Able to Snatch a moment to give you a line in answer. General Scott I am Informed has a majority of votes for the Chair, If so he has played his Cards better than was Expected. The Enemy have opened the Ball in every Quarter. It is pretty Certain that they will pay us a visit from the westward as well as from the...
69To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 24 July 1777 (Jay Papers)
Half an Hour ago I was favored with your’s of the 21 st Instant— That Variety of Distress and Difficulty which surrounds me is greatly encreased by the Information contained in your Letter— It is however a Consolation that I have a Friend, who has given me so great a proof of his Regard as not to hide from me any of the Calumny which so unjustly and cruelly attempts to ruin my Reputation, and...
70To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 7 May 1800 (Jay Papers)
Our fœdral friends in Congress, extremely allarmed at the Success of the Antifœdarelsts in the recent elections in this state, and dreading the results which they are persuaded, will be the Election of M r Jefferson to the Presidency of the United States—has induced several of them to entreat me to write to Your excellency and to Sollicit of You to convene the Legislature in the hopes that an...
71To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 9 June 1795 (Jay Papers)
On wednesday last, being then in Herkemer County, I had the pleasure to be advised of your safe Arrival. Accept of my most cordial congratulations on the happy occassion, and on the confidence, evinced by the people, in electing you their Governor. At the last session of the Legislature, the person Administring the government, was by law authorized, to treat with, and adjust certain claims,...
72To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 29 June 1792 (Jay Papers)
We have been advised that You are to dine at Lansinghburgh to morrow,— and have taken measures to ascertain. If confirmed a very respectable number of the Citizens have deputed Eight or ten Gentlemen to meet you at Marshals ferry, and to Conduct you thro the City, to my house where you will be so good as to Accept a bed.— We wish If possible that you could be at the Ferry at Six o Clock I am...
73To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 4 August 1777 (Jay Papers)
Your Favor inclosing Holt’s papers of the 28 th July I received on my way down from Moses Creek, and you will readily excuse my not having acknowledged it sooner, when you reflect that with a retreating Army an Officer that commands has seldom a Moment’s Time to himself. I have not one. I am much obliged by the Measures you have taken to exculpate me, at least from the Charge of having ordered...
74To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 17 May 1785 (Jay Papers)
All the plank and boards You wrote for are here, and will be sent as soon as I can procure a Sloop to Convey them. The bearer Cap t : Bleeker will deliver you some, I cannot say how many, as I have given directions to have them sorted, that For none may be delivered you but such as are good, my order may however be disobeyed, and It will therefore be advisable to send Your Carpenter to the...
75To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 4 June 1777 (Jay Papers)
Inclose you Copy of the letter You requested, I wish you to well Consider the propriety of publishing It before you order It to be done.— M r Yates has agreed to accept the office convention has been pleased to bestow on him, but such is the distracted Situation of affairs here that I have Intreated him to remain a day or two longer I mention this least the Hon: Council of Safety Should...
76To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 30 May 1785 (Jay Papers)
D r Stringer is on his way to Maryland, and not having specie sufficient to discharge an Account of his against me, I am under the necessity of drawing ^ on ^ you in his favor for fifty pounds which please to honor— I gain strength so very slowly, and am still groaning with the Gout in my feet, and so tormented with an eruption over my whole body, that I have no hopes of seeing you so early as...
77To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 6 November 1777 (Jay Papers)
When I did myself the pleasure to write you on the 17 th ult., I was not apprized of the enemy’s progress up Hudson’s River, nor of the barbarous devastation they have been guilty of committing at Kingston, and other places in the vicinity. It is no consolation to me that I have so many fellow-sufferers; I feel, however, a very sensible one, in the fate which has attended General Burgoyne. Is...
78To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 14 July 1777 (Jay Papers)
I am much obliged by your two favors of the and 11 th Instant, I am happy that the Council of Safety have written the Letter to Gen: Putnam Copy whereof you were so good as to send me— I feel myself so superior to my malicious Enemies from the happy reflection that I have zealously done my duty to my Country that I shall as you very Justly recommend not discompose myself on this Occasion,...
79To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 1 February 1778 (Jay Papers)
It is whispered here that an Expedition into Canada is to take place under the Command of the Marquis Fayette, Gen l . Conway & Gen: Starke with 3000 Men. Entre nous I may venture my Opinion, which Is that the body is Insufficient should they be able to penetrate Into Canada, which I much doubt, as nothing (as far as I can learn) has been prepared: the men are In want of the proper Cloathing...
80To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 21 February 1785 (Jay Papers)
I had the pleasure of your favor of the 28 th January by the post who arrived here on tuesday last. The attention to be paid M rs . Schuyler who has been confined to her bed since the 10 th Instant has prevented a more early answer. In the inclosed plans I have not marked the windows or chimneys as they come Of Course, you will percieve that I have supposed your lott descends so much towards...
81To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 11 November 1796 (Jay Papers)
Your favor of the 11 th ult which I received soon after its date, was mislaid, and It did not Occur to me until two days ago that I had not answered It— I believe the appointment of M r Smith to the Sheriffs Office in Washington was a prudent Measure, and will probably afford general satisfaction. From the best information I can procure, neither of the two characters, whom you mention, as...
82To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 1 July 1783 (Jay Papers)
Altho our correspondance has ceased for some time, and probably occasioned by incidents, not in our power to command, yet my affection and esteem for you have ^ not ^ suffered not the least diminution, nor has my gratitude abated for your generous intervention in the day of my distress when It was criminal in the eyes of a misguided multitude to be my friend— The provisional treaty with...
83To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 27 July 1777 (Jay Papers)
General Arnold who is advanced with two Brigades of Continental troops and the Militia of the County of Albany about two miles In our fronts has Just Informed me that the Enemy have appeared on the heights above fort Edward In Considerable force and that from their movements he Judges an Attack will be made to day, loth as I am that a General Engagement Should Ensue And that I will take Every...
84To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 1772 (Jay Papers)
Permit me to remind you that the Social Club commences this evening at this place, and that I shall be happy only in part If you are not of the party—Yours Sincerely &c &c— ALS , NNC ( EJ : 9345 ). Walter Heyer (d. 1803) owned an inn at the intersection of Pine (then King) Street and Nassau Street. Daily Advertiser , 20 Dec. 1786. In the 1787 New York City directory, Heyer was listed as a...
85To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 29 April 1779 (Jay Papers)
Yesterday I was honored with your Excellency’s Letter of the 20 th covering the Act of Congress permitting my Resignation— I embrace the Opportunity of an Express to his Excellency General Washington to acknowledge the Receipt of it. The Distance at which Mess rs . Wolcott and Edwards reside from this place will not often permit those Gentlemen to afford M r . Dow their Aid on the Business of...
86To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 17 August 1777 (Jay Papers)
This morning I had the pleasure to recieve your favor of the 12 th . Instant. M r . Duane has acknowledged the receipt of my letter to you Inclosing the orders &c. I am happy that he thinks my “Conduct needs no Apology” he also Informd me that the mottives for my removal were the same as you gave. They were certainly sufficient to Induce Congress to the measure but they might have done me the...
87Enclosure: Table to compare Standard with English long, square, and cubic Measure and with English measure of Capacity … (Jefferson Papers)
Standard denomination of Measures in length The Expression when the Unit is a Standard foot Equivalent expression in English Inches in length Equivalent Expression in English square Inches when the Standard is Squared Equivalent Expression in English Cubic Inches when the Standard is Cubed The point .001 .012 .000144 .000001728 Line .01 .12 .0144 .001728 Inch...
88To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Schuyler, 22 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Being on the point of embarking for this place, when I was honored with your note, of the 14th : inst:, and much engaged, I neglected to send you all the memorandums, I had made when perusing your report. The novelty of the Subject, the ingenuity Evinced in its discussion, the pleasure it afforded, added to a sence of duty, induced me to examine the principles, and make the calculations. The...
89To James Madison from Philip Schuyler, 1 November 1789 (Madison Papers)
Agreable to your request I called on Mr. Taylor, on the subject of your letter of the 5th Ult. He informed me that he had called twice at Mr Cortwrights but had not been able to see Mr Munro. That he is ready to execute a deed for the lands in question on the payment of the remainder of the money. He is a man of strict probity, and informs me that the lands will now sell for at least 2½...
90To James Madison from Philip Schuyler, 24 June 1788 (Madison Papers)
This moment an express is arrived from New Hampshire, conveying the happy intelligence contained in a letter, of which you have a copy at bottom of this. Colonel Hamilton is in convention, and has requested me to forward this advice to you. Unless the adoption [by] New Hampshire should alarm the fears of those in opposition in the convention here, they will I apprehend persevere in the...
91To George Washington from Philip Schuyler, 5 April 1780 (Washington Papers)
On the 3d Instant I was favored with Your Excellency’s letter of the 30th ult. I have for ten days Successively deferred writing In hopes that I should have been able At last to have advised you that public business was closely attended to In this quarter, and that we had adopted Measures to disencumber us from that Variety of embarrasment we experience, but alas! we have made little or no...
92To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 3 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
Since I did myself the honor to address Your Excellency on the 27th ult: I have had no Intelligence from Quebec. Mr Carrol in a letter of the 28th April dated at St Johns has advised me of the safe arrival of himself and his Brothers the Commissioners at that place on the preceeding day. He adds that twenty four Batteaux with troops had Already passed that place and that the remainder were...
93To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have this Moment received a Letter from General Learned, Copy whereof I do myself the Honor to inclose. I am extremely apprehensive that the greater part of the Garrisons of Tyonderoga and Mount Independance is in the Enemy’s power and if they make a push they may do what they please, as I have not above 700 Continental Troops to oppose them with, and, I fear, not above twice that Number of...
94To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 14 October 1775 (Washington Papers)
As I cannot let My Dear General remain one Moment in Anxiety I acknowledge his Letter of the 6th & send this by Express. Mr Wooster is the Younger Brigadier of the two, but least any Uneasiness should be occasioned, I will keep him here. Mine of the 26 Ult: which I hope You have received will inform You where our Army is, You may be assured that Nothing but a superior Force will bring It from...
95To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 31 August 1775 (Washington Papers)
I arrived here last night and Immediately renewed my orders for Sending you the lead (my former ones having not come to hand) It will leave Crown point this Afternoon and be forwarded without Loss of Time to you. Gen: Montgomery leaves Crown point to day with twelve hundred Men, and four twelve pounders, I follow him this Evening and have ordered the whole Strength I can Spare to Join me at...
96To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 18 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency’s Favor of the 15h Instant was delivered me about three this Morning. You will, before this, have received my Letter inclosing the Resolutions of the Council of General Officers held at Tyonderoga on the 5th Instant, containing the Reasons for the Evacuation of Tyonderoga: you will see how much I was mistaken as to the Numbers, and by recuring to the D. Muster Master General’s...
97To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 14 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the Honor to enclose your Excellency a Letter to Congress, under flying Seal—The Variety of Affairs which claim my Attention do not permit me Time to communicate to your Excellency and Congress seperately such Information, as it may be necessary both should know; you will therefore please to excuse the Mode I take. Our Numbers are so few to the Northward; and we have so little...
98To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 22 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
On the 20th Instant I had the honor to receive Your Excellencys letter to the Commissioners for Indian Affairs In this department and have already dispatched Copies to Mr Duane and Mr Edwards. The treaty at Johnstown concluded on the 12th Instant, from what we Could learn by private Intelligence of the temper and dispositions of such of the Mohawks as have left their Country, of a majority of...
99To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 6 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
By Mr Bennet, who arrived Yesterday, I was honored with your Excellency’s very obliging Favor of the 30th Ultimo. I should have been much happier than I am if the Resolutions of Congress of the 25th Ultimo had not put it out of my power to be in Sentiment with you on the Resolution of the 14th of the same Month. Without advising me that I am no longer in Command, they resolve that “Mr Stockden...
100To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 28 November 1775 (Washington Papers)
The Evening before General Montgomery landed on the Island of Montreal, Mr Carlton embarked his Garrison on Board of some Vessels and small Craft, And made two Attempts to pass our Batteries near the Mouth of Sorrel, but was drove back by Colo. Easton, who has behaved with Bravery & much Alertness; On the 19th Mr Carlton disguised En Canadien & accompanied by six Peasants, found Means to make...