Commissioners to Canada to Philip Schuyler, May 1, 1776

Montreal, May 1. 1776

Dear Sir,

We arrived here on Monday last, and have proceeded to Business, as you will see by the enclosed Letter to Congress, 6 which we leave open for your Perusal, and request you will seal and forward it.

We are deeply impress’d with a Sense of the many Civilities we received from you and your good Family, 7 and your kind Attention to every thing that might render our Passage over the Lakes as convenient to us as possible. Accept our thankful Acknowledgements, and make them acceptable to Mrs. Schuyler. With the greatest Esteem and Respect we have the Honour to be Dear Sir, Your most obedient humble Servants

B Franklin Saml. Chase Ch. Carroll of Carrollton

Mr. John Carrol joins in Compliments and best Wishes. Honble. General Schuyler