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Major General in the Continental Army
SCHUYLER, Philip (1733-1804). Major General in the Continental Army. Organized the expedition to attack Canada. One of the first two Senators from the State of New York. Autograph letter signed, 2 full pages, Albany, N.Y., Oct. 9, 1804. In part: “The bearer has been with me... rent due on the farm originally leased to him. I am at present in bed with the gout and my daughter also in her bed... I have been in bed for 15 days past with much pain which shall continue severe, may you never have the gout but enjoy good health... ” In a six line postscript he asks for a bill for the work done to the farm. Docketed integral address leaf with a seal tear, otherwise fine............... $695.00
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