General Schuyler to the President of Congress

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Ticonderoga, November 22, 1775, 9 o' clock, A˙ M˙

SIR: I sent off the express about noon to-day, who brought me your favour of the 9th. Since his departure, I received a letter from General Montgomery , enclosing a copy of one from Colonel Arnold . Copies of both I do myself the honour to transmit you.

If General Carleton had reached Quebeck before Colonel Arnold, it is probable the latter might have met with more difficulties than he expected, from the re-enforcement the former carried with him; but I hope, by this time, that our troops are in barracks at Quebeck.

Colonel Arnold' s march does him great honour. Some future historian will make it the subject of admiration to his readers.

I wish I could return boats, agreeable to General Montgomery' s request; but I am almost left alone.

I am, Sir, your most obedient and most humble servant,

PHILIP SCHUYLER.

To the Hon˙ John Hancock, Esq˙, &c.

November 23. The frost has been so severe last night, that the lake, as far down towards Crown Point as we can see, which is about three miles, is entirely closed.