General Schuyler to President of Congress

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[Read March 5, 1776.]

Albany, February 26, 1776.

SIR: I do myself the honour to enclose you a copy of a letter this moment received from General Wooster, by the bearer of this, whom the General sends express to Congress.

I have ordered one hundred and fifty stall-fed oxen to be bought, and have taken such measures as that I hope to get them in Canada soon, and make them draw so much provisions as will pay for their forage, and the sleds that I must purchase for the occasion. I hope to send the General some money tomorrow, together with four hundred barrels of pork, and the cannon, cannon-shot, and shells, &c. What shall I do for blankets and arms for the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut troops? The latter will arrive in a few days.

I am, sir, most respectfully, your obedient and humble servant,
PHILIP SCHUYLER.