Letter, 1776 September 26.

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Letter, 1776 September 26.

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Letter to Andrew Adams discussing the resignation of General Philip Schuyler. Schuyler resigned in the wake of congressional inquiries as to his competence. Pierce laments the disorganization and confusion resulting from the resignation. Pierce also feels that Schuyler was unjustly accused and treated.

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American Periodical Series I

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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...

Adams, Andrew N. (Andrew Napoleon), 1830-1905

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Pierce, John, Jr.

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Revolutionary War officer in the Continental Army. From the description of Letter, 1777 March 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122582841 From the description of Letter, 1776 September 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122379166 From the description of Letter, 1776 August 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122519493 From the description of Letter, 1778 May 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122683040 Revolutionary War officer in the Continental Lin...