Philip Schuyler to John Jay, 30 June 1777

Albany June 30 th 1777

Dear Sir

Your favor of the 20 th Instant I recieved on the 26 th . and I have not been Able to Snatch a moment to give you a line in answer. 1

General Scott I am Informed has a majority of votes for the Chair, 2 If so he has played his Cards better than was Expected.

The Enemy have opened the Ball in every Quarter. It is pretty Certain that they will pay us a visit from the westward as well as from the North; 3 I am in much pain about Tyonderoga. little or nothing has been done there this Spring however. If the Garrison Escapes, or If It does not and we get a reinforcement from below and are Spiritedly seconded by the Militia we Shall prevent them from penetrating on this Side of the Lakes. It would greatly Inspire the people with Confidence to see the whole Council of Safety here. As I shall be to the northward somebody ought to be here to give advice and Assistance to Our people In the western Quarter. I therefore earnestly wish to see You & your Brethern–€” My Compliments to all friends. I am D r Sir Very sincerely Your Most obedient Humble Servant

Ph. Schuyler

Honor. John Jay Esq r . &ca