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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00496.082 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1776 |
| Title | Philip John Schuyler to Richard Varick discussing the procurement of supplies |
| Date | 31 July 1776 |
| Author | Schuyler, Philip John (1733-1804) |
| Recipient | Varick, Richard |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written by General Schuyler as commander of Northern Department to Captain Varick as deputy muster master general of the Northern army. Schuyler says he only received Varick's letter of 27 July 1776 yesterday afternoon. If cannot get certain articles for Washington in Albany, he must look elsewhere. The same goes for articles for General Arnold. Tells Varick to rely on expresses, not personal messengers. Says this is an emergency and needs Varick to assist in everyway he can. Wants Varick to write to the commander of Fort George and have him send supplies to General Gates. Says he is enclosing a list of items wanted for the Indians, but he thinks they will have to be taken out of the supplies brought by Mr. Taylor for the army. Tells Varick where to procure powder, flint, and lead. Says General Arnold reports that sail cloth can be had of Thomas Mumford in New London. Mentions other items to be had in Connecticut. Says if he cannot get them in Albany he is to get credit with Connecticut Governor Trumbull and procure them there. An autograph note signed by John Lansing, Jr., Schuyler's military secretary, appears at the end of the Schuyler letter. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Continental Army Revolutionary War Military History Rebellion Military Supplies Ammunition Navy Maritime Finance Economics Government and Civics |
| People | Schuyler, Philip John (1733-1804) Varick, John (fl. 1723-1776) Washington, George (1732-1799) Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801) |
| Place written | German Flatts, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |