John Jay to Philip Schuyler, 15 January 1779

Philadelphia 15 th : Jan y : 1779

Dear General,

As the Secretary has neglected to furnish me (as usual) with the dates of your late Letters to Congress, and your Express Sets out early in the Morning I must describe them by the Subject-Matter.–€”

The one on the Subject of your Resignation still remains under consideration–€” The one respecting the Request of the Oneidas is referred to a Committee appointed to confer with General Washington who are directed, without the further Intervention of Congress to determine & give Order relative to it–€” The third, which, If I mistake not, states the Embarrassments you have been subjected to by Gen l : Gates–€™ having forbid the Quarter Master to pay certain Notes you gave while in command, is referred to a special Committee who are ordered to report without delay–€”. . . 1 As the Act of Congress, of which the enclosed is a copy, was intended to accommodate the Resolutions on Finances to the convenience of the Army, I take the Opportunity of transmitting it to you–€” It may be proper also to inform You that Congress have accepted the Resignations of Coll: Henry Beekman Livingston, & Lieutenant Houghkirk. 2 I have written You two private Letters since my arrival, 3 which, by your silence respecting them, I fear have miscarried.–€” Expect another by the next Express. I have the Honor to be Sir, with great Respect & Esteem Your most Obed & most Hble. Serv t .

J. J.