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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04067 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1777 |
| Title | Philip van Cortlandt to Philip Schuyler with updates on General Washington, General Heath and a court martial |
| Date | 25 January 1777 |
| Author | Van Cortlandt, Philip (1749-1831) |
| Recipient | Schuyler, Philip |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Encloses the proceedings of a court martial (not included). Reports that General Washington advanced on the enemy at New York City two days prior and that General Heath is laying siege at Fort Independence. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Revolutionary War General Battle Military Law |
| People | Van Cortlandt, Philip (1749-1831) Schuyler, Philip John (1733-1804) Heath, William (1737-1814) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Fishkill, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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