Petition : Sorel, Québec, to John Sullivan, 1776 June 12.

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Petition : Sorel, Québec, to John Sullivan, 1776 June 12.

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Buell was appointed by Gen. Philip Schuyler to command several posts in Québec and given money to purchase supplies, but was transferred before he could obtain receipts for purchases he made. This cost him money and reputation, and he petitions Sullivan for permission to go and settle accounts with Schuyler.

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Lieutenant Colonel, Continental Army. From the description of Petition : Sorel, Québec, to John Sullivan, 1776 June 12. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122610716 ...