Letter, 1776 November 4.

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Letter, 1776 November 4.

Letter to General Philip Schuyler discussing scouting parties sent out and transmitting their reports to Schuyler. Ten Broeck also comments on the behavior of the militia under his command stating "the uneasiness of the militia, if possible, is increased. I am ashamed of their behavior. All I can say seems to have very little weight with them." Written at Fort Edward, N.Y.

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Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

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Philip John Schuyler (November 20 [O.S. November 9] 1733 – November 18, 1804) was an American general in the Revolutionary War and a United States Senator from New York. He is usually known as Philip Schuyler, while his son is usually known as Philip J. Schuyler. Born in Albany, Province of New York, into the prosperous Schuyler family, Schuyler fought in the French and Indian War. He won election to the New York General Assembly in 1768 and to the Continental Congress in 1775. He planned the...

New York (State). Militia

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Levies were special regiments recruited under provisions of the legislature which entitled recruits to plots of unappropriated land. From the description of Levy certificates issued record book. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617529 ...

Ten Broeck, Abraham, 1734-1810

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American soldier and jurist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Albany, to Col. Cornelius Van Vechten, 1780 Mar. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270574438 Soldier, New York State and Albany County, N.Y. government official. From the description of Letter, 1788 August 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122611341 Colonial New York politician and soldier. Resident of Albany, N.Y. From the description of Commission, 1775 October...