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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.04186 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [083] 1776 |
| Title | Philip Schuyler to Robert R. Livingston (1746-1813) re: the scandalous conduct of their troops in Canada and frustration with Congress |
| Date | 7 January - 11 June 1776 |
| Author | Schuyler, Philip (1733-1804) |
| Recipient | Livingston, Robert R. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Schuyler writes that he is outraged by the scandalous conduct of their soldiers in Canada, which may result in their loss of that territory. He also expresses frustration with Congress, which has ignored his calls to address this issue. With enclosed letter from Robert Livingston (1746-1813) to [Philip] Schuyler, dated 11 June 1776, Clermont, [N.Y.] Robert states his frustration with Congress for neglecting their duty to supervise the troops, and discusses a plan to storm Quebec. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Canada Global History and Civics Congress Government and Civics Continental Army Battle Continental Congress |
| People | Schuyler, Philip (1733-1804) Livingston, Robert R. (1746-1813) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics; Children & Family; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |