From George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 14 August 1778

To Major General Philip Schuyler

Head Quarters White plains 14 Augt 1778

Dr Sir

I had not the pleasure of receiving your letter of the 28 ulto till the other day. It was found by a soldier in a tavern, and delivered to Colonel Hay who immediately sent it forward.

I have now to inform you that the Court martial for the tryal of General St Clair sits the 24th Inst. I am Sir &[ca]

G.W.

Df, in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

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Title: From George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 14 August 1778
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Schuyler, Philip
Date: 14 August 1778

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Cite as: “From George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 14 August 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-16-02-0337. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 16, 1 July–14 September 1778, ed. David R. Hoth. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2006, p. 312.]

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