3. On July 5, 1754 Hendrick Peterson, William Darious, Nickus Jacob, Paulus Peterson, Johannes Jacob, Henry Rett of the Canajoharie Indians promised to sell to Teady Magin and Goldsborrow Banyar for 180 Spanish Dollars all those lands bordered on the south by the patent granted to ---- [George] Klock and William Nellis and extending outward for seven miles between the banks of the Caroga and Canada Creeks. The promissory note was witnessed by George Klock and John Christopher Hartwick. On June 26, 1763 Hendrick Rott, Oren a vi yoh and Nicholas Brant ⁽¹⁾ acknowledged receiving 200 Spanish Dollars from Sarah Magin; the transaction was witnessed by Harm and Magdalena Gansevoort.

4. Albany, New York March 8, 1767. Receipt from Gerard DePeyster to Harme Gansevoort for 330 to be delivered by DePeyster to Philip Schuyler in payment for a debt owed by Harme Gansevoort. Philip Schuyler acknowledges receipt of the payment on March 16, 1767.

4. Albany, New York July 3, 1767. A receipt signed by W. V. Wemple on the behalf of A. C. [Abraham Cuyler] in payment for military equipage purchased by Peter Gansevoort.

5. Albany, New York June 8, 1771. A declaration by Abraham C. Cuyler, Mayor of the City Albany, New York concerning the sale of Indian Slaves by the Pawnee Indians. Cuyler declares all such transactions to be legal and binding.

6. Schenectady, New York on the 21^st day of 1771. Affidavit of Abraham Fonda sworn before Alderman and Justice of the Peace Andrew Gautier, Esquire stating that Fonda, [ ] Van Eps, and Jacobus Van Antwerp on July 9^th, 1750 purchased a nine year old Ottawa Indian boy named Nassamo from the Pawnee Indians for 30. Fonda states they have since sold the said Nassamo to Harme Gansevoort of Albany, New York. He also states he has often seen the boy since and that boy is now known as Jan or John and that he last seen the boy at the Bridewell in New York City.

7. New York City, New York August 15, 1773. A pass given to Barent I. Ten Eyck as the bearer of official papers to Quebec with a request for all possible assistance to be given to him and signed by Frank Hutchinson by order of Frederick Haldimand Esquire, Major General & Commander of Chief of all His Majesty's Forces in America &c.

8. [Chotta, Tennessee ca. May 1775]. A speech given by a Southern Indian Sachem stating he is sending a belt to both General [Frederick] Haldimand at New York and to Sir William Johnson requesting Sir William to keep his Indians at home. This chief also states he is ready to send Attakullakulla and five Indian deputies to the Six Nations [with whom they are apparently at war], by way of Sir William Johnson's home. The Chief also requests that Kanajiawana release Chapman's girl. ⁽²⁾

9. Broad Street, New York City, New York Tuesday April 25, 1775. Guy Johnson to an unknown correspondent stating his, Guy's, ship has ran aground in the Hudson River. He states that there was a riot involving King Sears and his party in which Major [Henry?] Hamilton of the Royal Irish received an ugly knock. Guy requests that Colonel [John] Butler be informed that Mister [ ] Low has given up on matters in Tryon County. He states the riot in New York City was occasioned by Isaac Sears, the meanest people of the city, children, and the Negroes; and that upon hearing of the [Boston Massacre], they seized 500 stands of arms and attempted to stop a troop transport. Johnson states that he and about 84 other gentlemen celebrated Saint George's Day on the 24th of April and that a mob of about 400 to 500 hecklers were convened outside their quarters. He states he has received many compliments on his keeping the resolves of Tryon County steady. Johnson reports that he received a packet on the 24th containing a dispatch from the Secretary of State's Office approving his actions and issuing him new instructions. Guy reports he has also received a dispatch from Mister [ ] Phyte and Lord [William Legge, 2^nd] Darthmore concerning the Indian Department. Guy states that Rivington's House was attacked by a mob on Wednesday the 26th of April and that . . . 16 or 1700 Regulars marched & destroyed the Magazines at Concord, and on their way back were attacked by the N. Englanders who at last mounted to 25000 & obliged the Regulars to retire and that Lord Percy, General [Frederick] Haldimand, & Major [ ] Small were among the killed, but we since find the Regulars are got back safe to Boston. . . . Guy requests that his letter be shared with Colonel [John] Butler and Captain [ ] Chew.

11. Albany, New York June 12, 1775. Peter Gansevoort to The Albany Committee of Safety requesting that Merchantman Dirck Ten Broeck be ordered to provide arms to a company which had just been raised.

12. Albany, New York June 2, 1775. Peter Gansevoort Junior to his uncle [ ] in New York, New York stating that he would be interested in obtaining a commission for himself.

12. Ontario, Canada July 8, 1775. Guy Johnson ⁽³⁾ to an unknown correspondent stating that he had attended a meeting of rebellion conducted between a Mister [ ] Belletaire and a itinerant New England leather dresser. He states he was informed today that the Mayor of Albany who had been lodging at Mister [ ] Thompson's above the German Flatts, was questioned as to his feelings concerning the rebellion by one Herkemman and 15 others. Johnson complains of a missionary who has forfeited the Honour which he had pledged to Johnson and continues to be quite active with the Indians. He also states he plans to visit the various tribes in the area throughout the season.

15. [ ] July 22, 1775. [Doctor] B.[enjamin] Church [Junior] to Major [ ] Kane stating that he returned from Philadelphia about a month ago and had tried to send Kane word three times without success, the last post being taken. Dr. Church speaks of the fortification of Bunker Hill by the Boston's rebels and complains of the cowardice of Colonel [Samuel] Gerish and Colonel [ ]. He states the British suffered the loss of 165 men killed and 120 wounded at Bunker Hill while the Rebels themselves brag of the killing and wounding of 1400. He notes the citizens of Connecticut and New Jersey are raving with a desire for liberty and that the citizens of Philadelphia are even more zealous. Benjamin states he saw General [Charles] Lee reviewing 1000 riflemen and 40 horsemen in Philadelphia and that Lee's force includes Quakers. He notes the Rebel Army is becoming formidable. Church states he mingles freely with the members of the Continental Congress and that they are united and determined with a person & assured of Success. Church notes the Boston Militia approaches the strength 10,000 men. Church warns that if Spain should declare war on Britain, the Colonies will remain neutral. Church notes he plans to go on to Cyphers by the way of Newport and that he can there be reached through Thomas Richards; though he states this must be done through the method of making him, Church, sound as a stranger who is being recommended to Richards as a gentleman of honor and to insure that he signs any such correspondence with a factious name. Church informs Kane his, Benjamin's, life would be endangered by his discovery.

18. Albany, New York August 19, 1775. Colonel Goose Van Schaick to Major Peter Gansevoort ordering Gansevoort to take the four companies which are at Patrrons Mill immediately to Half Moon and from there to dispatch a letter to General [Philip] Schuyler at Ticonderago informing him of the number of men under his command and when he anticipates arriving at Skeensborough. He is also expected to escort the baggage and equipage from Fort Edward to Fort George.

18. Saratoga, New York August 19, 1775. General Philip Schuyler ⁽⁴⁾ to Peter Gansevoort stating he has heard Gansevoort is marching from Albany to Skeensborough. Schuyler states Gansevoort's baggage will be sent by way of Fort George.

19. [ ] [ ] [circa August 1775]. [ ] [ ], James Turner and James Imson return to the King's Service and beg for forgiveness.

20. Albany, New York August 31, 1775. Colonel Goosen Van Schaick to Major Peter Gansevoort of the Second New York Regiment stating that Mister Bredword William has been recommended by the Delegates of the Provincial Congress as a Regimental Surgeon's Mate.

21. Albany, New York September 8, 1775. John Ten Broeck to Major Peter Gansevoort by way of the Second New York Regiment's Quarter Master Henry Van Woert stating he, as well John A. Lansingh, would appreciate it if Peter would write.

22. Montreal, Quebec, Canada November 23, 1775. John Visscher and Jno. Graham stating they have purchased from John Tayler fifty-one pairs of buckskin breeches for which Major [Peter] Gansevoort has given a certificate to General [Richard] Montgomery.

22. [ ] [ ] [circa November and December, 1775]. A record of the account of Major Peter Gansevoort with John Mittleberger; and also Peter Gansevoort's account with Garret Hyer. Included in Peter's account are a regimental uniform, dressing, and shaving.

23. Fort Chambley, [ ] December 7, 1775. Lieutenant Cornelius Van Slyck and Lieutenant Andrew Finck Junior stating that Captains [Cornelius] Van Dyck and [Christopher P.?] Yates have retired from the post with the permission of the general and that the men of the regiment are restless and need relief. The lieutenants relate a fear the men manning the post will desert it. Van Slyck and Fink, however, believe a few of the officers may be willing to remain at the fort.

24. Montreal, Quebec, Canada November 23, 1775. Peter Gansevoort to Albany Merchant John G. Van Schaick with news that General Montgomery is storming the City of Quebec and has sent for General Guy Carleton's surrender and been denied. Gansevoort also extends his greetings to Miss Annatie Van Schaick.

25. In Congress January 4, 1776. A memorandum written by Secretary Chas. Thomson stating the seniority of the officers of the same rank in the Continental Line shall established by the order in which their names are recorded in the Journals of Congress.

25. In Congress January 4, 1776. A memorandum written by Secretary Chas.Thomson stating the seniority of the officers of the same rank in the Continental Line shall established by the order in which they were commissioned prior to the convening of the Continental Congress, if so applicable.

26. In Congress March 8th, 1776. A memorandum written by Secretary Chas. Thomson stating that Henry B. Livingston has been elected as lieutenant colonel of the Second New York Regiment and shall hold seniority over Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Weissenfelt and Lieutenant Colonel Pierre Van Cortlandt who were also appointed on the same day.

26. Mount Pleasent, [ ] February 21, 1776. Poem written by [Margaret McPherson in mourning the death of her older brother Major John McPherson who was killed in the storming of Quebec on January 1, 1776]. ⁽⁵⁾

28. In Provincial Congress New York February 18, 1776. Orders from Congressional President Nathaniel Woodhull ⁽⁶⁾ to the Albany Committee of Safety ordering them to raise five companies of men to serve in the four New York Regiments. Each man is to furnish himself with a good gun and bayonet, a tomahawk, a knapsack or haversack, and two bills. Those men who are enlisted without the aforesaid equipage are to be supplied at the public expense and the cost is to then be deducted from the said soldier's pay over the period of his service.

29. Head Quarters before Quebec February 22, 1776. Peter Gansevoort to his brother Leonard Gansevoort by way of Colonel [ ] Dugan stating he has often written his father, brother Leonard, Colonel Goosen Van Schaick, his brother Ten Broeck Gansevoort, Jno. G Van Schaick, and H. V. Veghten since the 20th of November, 1775. Peter also states he sent a letter to the Continental Congress by way of a Mister [ ] Antill concerning events at Quebec. Peter refers Leonard to a [ ] Dugan for news on their activities. Gansevoort also sends his brother 23 dollars which he took from one annels in order to prevent him from squandering it and requests that Leonard give the funds to Misses [ ] Dannels and obtain a receipt for it.

30. Head Quarters Ticonderago, New York February 26, 1776. Deputy Adjutant General J. Trumbull to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort, informing him that Mister [ ] Sheperd the storekeeper at Fort George is to be replaced by Mister [ ] Egberts. Egberts is said to be carrying a letter of introduction from Major General Philip Schuyler

30. Albany, New York April 4, 1776. Major General Philip Schuyler to the Committee of the City and County of Albany concerning the news of hostile intentions on the part of the Indian Nations. Several affidavits and a letter from Colonel [Peter] Bellinger and the Tryon County Committee of Safety are also inclosed. Schuyler requests that General [Petrus] Ten Broeck come to Albany and that special precautions be to prevent a surprise.

31. Fort George, New York May 13, 1776. Major General Philip Schuyler to the Sub-Committee of the City and County of Albany stating that some ships of war had appeared at Quebec on the 4th of May and that the Rebel Siege of the city was lifted. Schuyler states the rebels have lost 200 men who were to sick to move and a few scattered parties. The Rebels are also said to have lost some of their cannon and most of their provisions.

31. Albany, New York May 25th, 1776. A receipt signed by Lieutenant Michael Ryan and given to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort for 30£ 8 shillings to be used by Captain [ ] Edmunston's Company of Colonel Goosen Van Schaick's Regiment.

32. Fort George, New York June 3, 1776. Major General Philip Schuyler to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort at Fort George instructing him to send on any troops destined for Canada; and to load thirty men on each batteau. Peter is also instructed to send any small cannon he might have to Colonel [Cornelius D.] Wynkoop for his use on the Lake Champlain boats. Schuyler also instructs that the supply batteaus are to have eight oars and are to carry twelve barrels of provisions each. The General orders each batteaumen to carry enough victuals for twelve days. Any expresses received from General George Washington or the Continental Congress are to be forwarded to the major general immediately by the way of Skeensborough.

32. Ticonderago, New York June 4, 1776. Major Eleazer Curtis to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort stating he has sent Mister [ ] Gardner of Captain [Daniel] Mills' Company to teach the drummers and fifes how to play. He also relates that he has decided not to send Mister [ ] Marrow, the other drummer as he would not meet the expectations of the lieutenant colonel.

33. Ticonderago, New York June 4, 1776. Philip Cortlandt ⁽⁷⁾ to Peter Gansevoort informing Peter that chain is being sent to Fort George; however, no shells are available. Philip also requests that his baggage be forwarded to him at Ticonderago.

33. Fort George, New York June 8, 1776. Receipt signed by Stephen McCrea and given to Peter Gansevoort for £15, the cost of a sulky purchased by Peter.

34. Isle a Mott, [ ] [ ] September 9, [1776]. Stephen McCrea to Peter Gansevoort stating Doctor [ ] Brown complains about the quality of a horse that Brown had purchased from McCrea. McCrea desires his letter be forwarded on to Peter's cousin, Leonard.

34. The Sloop Enterprise at Isle a Mott, [ ] [ ] September 14, [1776]. Stephen McCrea to Peter Gansevoort stating that Doctor [W. V.] Wemple had received a letter from Colonel [Cornelius] Van Dyck stating that he, Van Dyck, had told Doctor [ ] Brown he knew the said horse to be at least ten or eleven years old.

35. Albany, New York June 9, 1776. Colonel Goosen Van Schaick to Peter Gansevoort informing Peter he has spoke to General Philip Schuyler about the linen requested. He also notes that Captain [Joseph] McKracken and Doctor [ ] Bud have left today. Goosen notes that Mister [ ] Van Woert will be leaving soon. His letter is said to contain a list of the names of the Tories who are confined in the jail at the fort by order of the committee.

35. Fort George, New York June 9, 1776. General Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort stating he has urgent business in Albany and that Gansevoort is to assume the command. Schuyler issues instruction that any clothing destined for Canada be sent forward immediately upon its arrival and before the shipment of the 700 barrels of pork, beef, and flour destined to the Northern Troops. He also orders that no new boats be built after Thursday next, and that on Friday the boats, already built, are to leave for Cheshire's near Fort Ann. Mister [ ] Yates the Wagon Master is to provide the carpenters with any carriages they might need. At Cheshire's the carpenters are to cut lumber for a saw mill which is to be constructed from instructions Schuyler will transmit later. Philip also orders that any letters received from Canada are to be forwarded to him immediately, enough though he may be in Tryon County when they arrive. All of the working cattle at Fort George are to also be sent to Cheshire's. Lastly, Schuyler orders that two of the carpenters from [ ] Hilton's Company and two of the wheelwright's from [ ] Van Der Bogert's Company remain at Fort George.

35. Saratoga, New York June 10, 1776. Major General Philip Schuyler's general orders issued by the hand of Aide-de-Camp Henry B. Livingston ⁽⁸⁾ stating the general has received word that General [John] Sullivan has clothed the prisoners of Majors [ ] Sherburne and [ ] Butterfield's commands and that they have been released. The General orders that any of the above men still remaining at either Fort George or Ticonderago be sent on to Saint John's by request of General Sullivan.

37. [ ], [New York] [circa June, 1776]. Lieutenant Philip Conine to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort stating he is glad to hear from Captain [Thomas] Hicks he, Conine, is being transferred to another company as he sees his present company as quite unmilitary. Philip requests Gansevoort to speak with Colonel Cornelius D. Wynkoop concerning the company he is leaving. Conine also states he has heard he is being transferred to St. Johns, but will resign from the service before serving there.

37. Albany, New York June 12, 1776. Major General Philip Schuyler to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort stating Sir John Johnson and his party are believed to be close to starvation and it is feared they may make an attempt on one of the posts for victuals. He also orders Gansevoort to open any expresses addressed to him and to send on this order to Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius D. Wynkoop and Assistant Quarter Master General Captain [ ] Douw. Peter is also ordered to send down three casks of nails, one each of 22d, 20d, and 10d.

38. Head Quarters Albany, New York June 12, 1776. General Richard Varick, Secretary orders that all batteaus, with the exception of twenty on the south end of Lake George be immediately sent to the north end of the lake where Assistant Quarter Master General Captain Douw will have them immediately carried to Ticonderago. He also orders that all of the boats at the saw mills be brought to Ticonderago for use either in bringing troops from Skeensborough to Ticonderago or going to St. Johns.

38. Albany, New York June 12, 1776. [ ] [ ] to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort stating he is disheartened by the news of the many desertions he has received from the hand of Mister [ ] Lansing. He thus orders Gansevoort to make weekly returns and to send any deserters captured directly to General Sullivan in irons unless they belong to either Gansevoort's or Colonel Cornelius D. Wynkoop's Regiments. Orders are also given to mount the six pound cannon.

40. Ticonderago, New York June 19, 1776. Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius D. Wynkoop to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort stating that Indians have been detected about the post. Cornelius requests reinforcements be sent as only 100 men are present.

40. Albany, New York June 20, 1776. John Lansing Junior ⁽⁹⁾ to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort stating he has made it safely with the sulky and has found General [Schuyler] sick in bed from the Ague. Lansing states the general sees no danger of an attack, but orders five carriages to be sent from Ticonderago to Lake George by Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius D. Wynkoop. Gansevoort is to mount the six pound guns and to bring any musket balls which are in storage, into the fort. Several barrels of water also are ordered to be kept inside the fort in case of a siege. Lansing states Gansevoort's garrison is to be relieved soon by drafts. One ton of gun powder is also said to be en route to Lake George and of which half is to be sent on to Ticonderago. ⁽¹⁰⁾

42. Headquarters Albany, New York June 21, 1776. Secretary Richard Varick to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has been ordered by General Schuyler to send Peter £2,400 in New York Currency which is in turn to be forwarded to Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius D. Wynkoop or to officer commanding at Ticonderago. He also states he is sending a quantity of powder of which Gansevoort is to keep one thousand pounds and then to forward the remainder to Ticonderago. Schuyler issues orders for no batteaus to be landed on the west side of the Lake George in hopes of preventing an attack on the supplies.

43. Ticonderago, New York June 21, 1776. Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius D. Wynkoop to Colonel Peter Gansevoort asking that Gansevoort send him reinforcements as all of his men have been ordered to St. Johns to aid in the Rebel Army's retreat. Cornelius also requests that his letter be forwarded to the General [ ] immediately upon its arrival.

44. Albany, New York June 21, 1776. Philip Van Rensselaer to Peter Gansevoort stating that Captain [ ] Vosburg is en route to Fort George with 3150 pounds of gun powder of which Gansevoort is to keep 1000 pounds and then forward the remainder to Ticonderago where another 1000 pounds is to be kept, the remainder is then to be sent forward to Canada as quickly as possible.

45. Albany, New York June 22, 1776. John Lansing Junior to Peter Gansevoort stating that General Schuyler desires that two barrels of peas and two barrels of rum be forwarded to Assistant Deputy Quarter Master Harmanus Schuyler Esquire for the use of the carpenters at Skeensborough. The supplies are to be sent by the way of Ticonderago.

44. Cheshers, Wood Creek, [New York] June 22, 1776. Assistant Deputy Quarter Master Christopher P. Yates ⁽¹¹⁾ to Peter Gansevoort stating that General Schuyler has ordered him to supply their post. Yates sends a request, by the hand of Mister [ ] Bradshaw, for two barrels of rum, six barrels of Indian corn, and 50 fathoms of rope. Yates states that he will request the needed provisions from Fort Edward.

45. Cheshers, Wood Creek, [New York] June 22, 1776. Assistant Deputy Quarter Master Christopher P. Yates to Peter Gansevoort stating that he is sending a deserter from the New Jersey Regiment back under the guard of two his carpenters (a master and a smith). Yates states the deserter sold his arms to a Stephen Leonard four miles below Chesers and that the deserter stated that there were four or five other deserters near Skeensborough; Christopher entertains hopes of capturing them all. Yates states he has received the supplies he requested from Fort George and that Mister [ ] Lamb, the commissary at Fort Edward has sent him three barrels of lamb. Yates also requests that the irons he needs for the saw mill be made by the blacksmiths at Fort George.

46. Albany, New York June 22, 1776. Secretary Richard Varick to Peter Gansevoort requesting that Gansevoort assign the receipt he had earlier requested to Captain [ ] Vosburg versus General Schuyler.

46. Ticonderago, New York June 22, 1776. Jno. H. Wendell to Peter Gansevoort stating that Benedict Arnold has arrived from Saint Johns with news that Hospital Doctor [ ] Stringer has moved the sick from Saint Johns to Crown Point. Peter is ordered to send this express on to Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius D. Wynkoop.

46. Albany, New York June 22, 1776. Secretary Richard Varick to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort ordering Peter to send on this express, relaying the orders of Major General Schuyler, (by night or day) to Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius D. Wynkoop.

47. Ticonderago, New York June 25, 1776. John H. Wendell by order of Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius D. Wynkoop to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort relaying a request from General Sullivan at Isle aux Noix ⁽¹²⁾ for Major General Schuyler to forward as many batteaus as possible to Crown Point. Wynkoop states that he has already sent twenty-two batteaus, with three men each, to Crown Point under the command of Captain [John H.?] Wendell. The boats at Crown Point are to then ordered to proceed to Isle aux Noix. Wynkoop also notes that 14 rebels have been scalped at Point aux Fare by the Indians and Canadians.

48. Albany, New York June 25, 1776. John Lansing Junior to Peter Gansevoort ordering that the militia drafted from New York proceed to Fort George. General Schuyler orders that one half of the drafts be retained at Fort George and the rest to be marched to Ticonderago. Lansing also states he will send Gansevoort his sulky and asks that his regards be forwarded to Captain [Andrew] Fink.

48. Albany, New York June 27, 1776. A letter to Peter Gansevoort forwarding a memorandum with the weight of the nails which were delivered to General Schuyler from Mister [ ] Walker's. The letter also notes that milk cows are being purchased for the use of the sick at Crown Point and that a good supply of Sedge is being forwarded to prevent the sick from suffering during their transport by batteau. Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius D. Wynkoop is to forward on [the batteaus] as quickly as possible.

49. [Albany, New York] June 27, 1776. Assistant Secretary John Lansing Juniorto Peter Gansevoort reiterating General Schuyler's orders of June 25, 1776 and requesting that any milk cows arriving at Peter's post be forwarded immediately to Crown Point.

49. Ticonderago, New York] June 27, 1776. Cornelius Wynkoop to Peter Gansevoort stating that he is sending a carriage to Peter and offering Gansevoort the use of three more. Cornelius asks that the militia and provisions be forwarded on to Ticonderago quickly. Wynkoop states that he is expecting two vessels to arrive at Ticonderago soon. [This letter has Cornelius D. Wynkoop's personal signature on it].

50. Albany, New York July 1, 1776. Goosen Van Schaick to [Peter Gansevoort] stating that Doctor Jonathon Potts Director of Hospitals is either with General Schuyler or General [Horatio] Gates and can be relied upon to supply Fort George with needed medicines. Goosen also forwards to peter 200 shirts and speaks of a subversive plot in New York City.

50. Fort Edward, New York July 3, 1776. Benedict Arnold send his compliments to Peter Gansevoort by way the hand of Jas. Wilkinson and . . . begs the favour of his Delivering the bearer the Markee left with him by Mister [ ] Swift.

50. Fort Edward, New York July 7, 1776. Wilkinson provides Peter with a receipt for [General] Arnold's marque.

51. Saratoga, New York July 3, 1776. John Lansing Junior to Peter Gansevoort stating that General Schuyler has ordered all of the mill saws be sent on to Cheshire's. Schuyler also orders a corporal and eight men from Captain [Andrew] Fink's Company to be marched under the command of Lieutenant [ ] Van Veghten to Saratoga. Lansing states he is leaving Gansevoort's sulky in the care of Mister [ ] Smith at Fort Edward.

51. Fort Edward, New York July 3, 1776. Aide-de-Camp James Van Rensselaer to [Peter Gansevoort] stating that Assistant Quarter Master General Colonel [ ] Buel, the bearer of this letter is to prepare accommodations at Fort George for the sick being sent there from Crown Point. Gansevoort is also to send a company of militia to Cheshire's which are obnoxious to the small[pox].

52. Cheshire's, Wood Creek, [New York] July 4, 1776. Assistant Secretary John Lansing Junior to Peter Gansevoort stating that the iron work intended for the mills at Cheshire's has been mistakenly taken to Fort George and asks that if this true, the iron be forwarded to Assistant Deputy Quarter Master Yates by the order of the General.

52. Head Quarters, Crown Point, New York July 7, 1776. Aide-de-Camp James Van Rensselaer to Peter Gansevoort stating that the two Indians which bear this letter are on their way to Albany. He orders Peter to furnish each of them with a shirt, a pair of shoes, and any provisions they might require to reach Albany.

52. Ticonderago, New York July 5, 1776. Assistant Secretary John Lansing Junior to Peter Gansevoort ordering a Captain of the Batteaumen to come and go constantly from Ticonderago to [ ]. The milk cows which were ordered to be sent [to Crown Point] are to detained at Fort George. [The State Historian's Offices reports this manuscript was unreadable].

53. Crown Point, New York July 6, 1776. John Lansing Junior to Peter Gansevoort relaying an order to immediately send to Assistant Deputy Quarter Master Harmanus Schuyler at Skeensborough, by way of Ticonderago, ten barrels of pitch, two hogsheads of oakum, two casks of the largest of nails, and one chest of carpenters tools. Gansevoort is to alsoforward these orders to Cornelius Wynkoop. Lansing sends along an express letter for to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs at Albany.

53. Fort George, New York July 11, 1776. P. Schuyler to Peter Gansevoortordering all of the pickaxes that can be spared; all of the grindstones, but two; all of the pitch and oakum, but one barrel of pitch and one barrel of oakum; and fifteen casks of nails of all sizes be forwarded immediately to General [Horatio] Gates at Ticonderago. Schuyler also orders that all entrenching tools, axes, and naval stores arriving at Fort George from Albany be sent immediately to Ticonderago. Schuyler also encloses an order for four casks of the largest nails and a grindstone to be forwarded immediately to Assistant Deputy Quarter Master Harmanus Schuyler, Esquire at Skeensborough and where they are to placed under the care of Cornelius Wynkoop.

54. Wood Creek, [New York] July 12, 1776. Christopher Yates to Peter Gansevoort informing Peter that the bearer, one of his teamsters, is to ask for the ironwork intended for the mill. Yates send along some saws to be worked. Christopher directs the teamster to look in upon Mister [ ] Hilton, the mill's master workman, for directions on how the saws should be done up. Christopher requests that the six new saws for the Duch Mill be forwarded. Yates requests that the team be returned immediately along with a cask of double nails and some corn for the oxen. Yates notes the saws are marked with a Jesal as they must be Cut out.

54. New York, [New York] July 13, 1776. Secretary John McKesson to Peter Gansevoort stating that there are several companies of Colonel Cornelius Wynkoop's Regiment at Fort George and that he desires the names of the officers and their warrant dates so that their commissions can be forwarded. The secretary's letter is favored by Captain [John] Quackenboss.

55. Albany, New York July 14, 1776. Peter Gansevoort is ordered to send the companies of Captain [Joseph] McCracken and Captain Hicks to Albany immediately. Gansevoort is to then request a reinforcement from General Gates.

55. Ticonderago July 19, 1776. Deputy Adjutant General John Trumbull ⁽¹³⁾ to Peter Gansevoort ordering the colonel to make a return of the garrison each Saturday along with a return of the amount of ammunition, stores & provisions present. Trumbull sends along a copy of the report forms to be used.

56. Albany, New York July 20, 1776. Richard Varick to [Peter Gansevoort], Barent Ten Eyck, and Ensign [ ] Dean of Captain Robert Cochran's Company inclosing a letter from General Schuyler to General Gates which is to handled express. The letter states Misses [ ] Schuyler requests the General's Negro Cato be sent down to her so that he might secure her small furniture. Misses Schuyler states she is leaving their large furniture in their home for the usage of the good people now in it. Schuyler also wishes that his wearing apparel be forwarded to him.

56. Head Quarters, Ticonderago, New York July 24, 1776. Deputy Adjutant General John Trumbull to Peter Gansevoort stating that he is sending Peter the villainous Doctor [ ] Barker who had privately inoculated the Rebel Army with small pox. Mister [ ] Cobb, the late commissary of Ticonderago, is also being sent along with his wife and two children who had all had the small pox at Ticonderago and are going to Fort George. Both Cobb and Barker are to be taken into Gansevoort's custody and then transferred to Albany. Trumbull asks that all weekly returns be signed by the post commandant.

57. Head Quarters, Ticonderago, New York July 24, 1776. Deputy Adjutant General John Trumbull to Peter Gansevoort stating that he is sending Gansevoort, John Davie who was captured on his way to the enemy at St. John's. Davie is said to have principal evidence against his Conductor, [ ] Brown. Trumbull orders Peter to hold Brown and Davie separate from one another.

58. Albany, New York July 25, 1776. Richard Varick to Peter Gansevoort ordering that any entrenching tools in Peter's possesion are to sent to General Gates. Varick also states he is sending nails, spikes, and a set of blacksmith's tools to Colonel Wynkoop at Skeensborough.

58. Albany, New York July 25, 1776. Richard Varick to Peter Gansevoort stating that he is sending Peter some spikes, nails, axes, pick axes, and spades which are to be forwarded on to General Gates. He also states General Schuyler desires that any nails of the size 24 penny or greater be sent to Ticonderago. Varick orders the express to be forwarded by day or night.

59. Wood Creek, [New York] July 27, 1776. Christopher Yates to Peter Gansevoort requesting provisions of all types, including rum and eight to ten barrels of Indian corn. Christopher states he is also in want of the six duck saws and the English saw he had left at Fort George. Yates states he has six men attending the mill.

59. Ticonderago, New York July 29, 1776. Benedict Arnold to Peter Gansevoort requesting that any naval stores and blocks at Fort George be forwarded immediately to Ticonderago.

59. Albany, New York July 29, 1776. Thomas Walker to Peter Gansevoort stating that the bearer, Mons. [ ] Berger, has Baron Wodke's bond for £300. The Baron being deathly ill, Berger wishes to travel to the lake [Lake George] and retrieve some of the Baron's effects in partial assurance of his bond. In a July 31, 1776 postscript, Walker requests to know the weight of the thirty casks of large batteau nails Colonel Wynkoop has forwarded to him from Ticonderago. Walker states the nails were brought from his, Walker's Store, at Montreal by Jno. Shepherd.

60. Ticonderago, New York July 31, 1776. John Trumbull to Peter Gansevoort stating that the bearer, Mister [ ] Hubby, General Woedlke's late Major of Brigade, has come to take an inventory of the late Baron's estate along with his last will and testamnet so that Colonel [ ] DeHaas at Ticonderago can administer the estate. Trumbull orders that furloughs no longer be issued to the sick and that any officers granting such furloughs be court martialed. Gansevoort is to assist Ensign [ ] Hollanbeck in getting the chain in the ensign's charge to Albany. General Schuyler requests Doctor Potts send him any vinegar that can be spared.

61. Fort George August 1, 1776. The proceedings of a court of inquiry to settle a dispute between the Sergeant Major of Colonel Goosen Van Schaick's Regiment, and Fort George's baker, William Ragel. The court consisted of President Captain David Van Ness, Captain [ ] Admonston, Lieutenant [ ] Moltan, Ensign [ ] Palmer, and Ensign [ ] Holt. The witnesses in this case included the Sergeant Major, William Ragel, Edward Pattison, Simon Hall, Oliver Hartwell, and George Tonkins. The case involved a missing barrel of flour. The accusations against the sergeant major were found groundless.

62. Albany, New York August 2, 1776. Richard Varick to Peter Gansevoort stating that General Schuyler desires Peter to forward all of the junk and oakum at Fort George, with the exception of one barrel to General Gates at Ticonderago. Varick also orders that all of the anchors, cables, rigging, cordage, military stores, axes, and entrenching tools, and naval stores at Fort George are be immediately forwarded to Ticonderago.

62. Fort George, New York August 2, 1776 (half after eight). The proceedings of a court of inquiry to settle a dispute between Captain [ ] Davis of the First New York Regiment and John Coal of Captain Henry Van Woert's Company. The court consisted of President Captain David Van Ness, Lieutenant [ ] Mottan, Lieutenant [ ] Van Antwerp, Ensign [ ] Holt, and Ensign [ ] Palmer. The witnesses in this case included John Coal, Henry Van Woert, and Doctor [ ] Budd. This dispute was found groundless and was brought before the court after Coal had gone to Colonel Gansevoort seeking redress.

63. Fort George, New York August 2, 1776. Doctor Jonathan Potts, ⁽¹⁴⁾ Deputy General of Hospitals to Peter Gansevoort stating that Lieutenant Colonel [ ] Buel's Regiment who has been charged with building the hospital at Fort George has been ordered on to Ticonderago.

63. Head Quarters, [Ticonderago], New York August 2, 1776. John Trumbull to Peter Gansevoort ordering that any men of the Corps of Artillery discharged from the hospital at Fort George are to be marched immediately to Ticonderago under the command of Sergeant [ ] Foster of Captain [ ] Bowman's Company by order of the general.

64. [ ], [New York] August 3, 1776. Second Colonel Edward Antill ⁽¹⁵⁾ of Colonel Moses Hazen's Regiment [the Second Canadian Regiment] to Peter Gansevoort stating that this letter will be handed to Gansevoort by Captain [ ] Olivier [Olivie] of Colonel Moses Hazen's Regiment who is, as well as his detachment, under orders to march to Albany. Antill requests that Gansevoort provide the detachment with any needed provisions. Antill requests that the regiment's senior captain, Olivie, be sent to the Landing Place with a batteau and ten men to meet him, Antill.

64. Albany, New York August 4, 1776. ⁽¹⁶⁾ Richard Varick to Colonel Peter Gansevoort: Sir: You will forward the Enclosed by Express to General Gates By order of the General.

65. Albany, New York August 4, 1776. Richard Varick to Colonel Peter Gansevoort, or the officer in command at Fort Orange, stating that General Schuyler has ordered Varick to send to the Fort George area for employment the tar burners Samuel Boome, Peter Cluet, and William Bromley. Gansevoort is to provide them with aid in gathering and splitting pine knots. Varick orders that all of the tar produced be sent to Ticonderago immediately. Varick complains that the men are paid 16/ Provisions & one quart of rum per man per Day.

65. Head Quarters, Ticonderago, New York August 2, 1776. John Trumbull to Peter Gansevoort stating that he is returning to Peter the weekly regimental returns for correction. In a postscript Trumbull states the errors were the fault of the adjutants and credits Gansevoort's brother for pointing these out.

66. Albany, New York August 7, 1776. Deputy Commissary General Walter Livingston ⁽¹⁷⁾ to Peter Gansevoort stating that he received a message from Fort George on the 5th of August stating that they had only 27 barrels of flour in reserve and that General Gates had written for more. Walter states he hears from Mister [ ] Bleecker there is one ton of flour at Fort Edward and orders wagons and carts be impressed to haul it to Fort George.

67. Fort George, New York August 12, 1776. Peter Gansevoort to Major General Horatio Gates at Ticonderago stating that he has been informed by Lieutenant [ ] Low of Captain [ ] Evan's Company of Colonel [John?] Visscher's Regiment that the regiments of Colonels Goosen Van Schaick, Cornelius D. Wynkoop, and [ ] Fisher ought to be discharged for imposing upon the public. Gansevoort complains that his personal honor as the Lieutenant Colonel of Van Schaick's Regiment is injured as General Schuyler has appointed him the commanding officer of the post. Gansevoort requests that his conduct be examined by a Court of Inquiry. Gansevoort also complains of being slighted by the following line from Gates in a letter dated July 17th, and which was received by him on the 4th of August reading: There is great Complaint among the officers here that their Letters are both going and coming are frequently interrupted and broke upon. I beg, Sr, if anything of this kind has happened at your post an immediate stop may be put to it. Peter strongly asserts he knows nothing of this practice and has not engaged in it.

69. Cheshers, on Wood Creek, [New York] August 16, 1776. Christopher Yates to Peter Gansevoort stating that his cattle are suffering greatly for want of grain and a lack of pasture; and are being fed dry hay daily. He states his oxen must drag all of the logs to the mill and that the mill saws about twenty logs a day; thus he believes the oxen need approximately one barrel of corn per day.

69. Albany, New York August 19, 1776. Colonel Goosen Van Schaick to [Peter Gansevoort] stating that he is sending to him William Cunde, George Begraft, and Jacob Smith of Captain Van Ness' Company; and, Volckert McIntosh of Captain [Elias?] Van Rensselaer's Company under guard. Captain Van Ness Is to Stop for Lieut. Gloudy DeLametter 40/ from Each of these Deserters of his Company. DeLametter is said to have taken great pains to apprehend the deserters, with the exception of Cunde who had presented himself to the Chairman of the Claverack Committee. One of Captain [ ] Night's Company is also noted to be remaining absent without leave, as well as Ensign [ ] Kittle. Goosen states he expects an attack by Lord General [William] Howe soon. Misses [ ] Van Schaick also sends her regards to Peter.

70. Crotons Ferry, [New York] August 19, [1776]. Colonel Donald Campbell to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has been informed by a Mister [ ] Venor (who came to Crotons to see the Ships of War) that the Prussian General [Baron Woedlke] is dead and that the General's servant has appeared in Albany claiming the Prussian's horses are his own. Campbell asks Peter to garnish £36 from the General's servant before allowing him to proceed from Fort George to Albany. Donald requests his funds be forwarded to Misses Rose Graham at New York. Peter Gansevoort signs a receipt on the 22nd of July, 1776 for thirty five pounds, sixteen shillings, and nine pence he had received from Colonel Campbell against the Estate of Brigadier General Baron De Wooldtkey.

71. Fort George, New York August 21, 1776. Thomas Haight to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort requesting that he be allowed the liberty of walking twenty yards from his tent to relieve himself. Thomas also begs for a speedy trial.

71. Fort George, New York August 25, 1776. Captain Robert Edmonston to Peter Gansevoort requesting a speedy trial. Edmonston, who remains in confinement, requests that he be sent to Ticonderago if a trial can not be held at Fort George immediately.

72. Head Quarters, Albany, New York August 25, 1776. Aide-de-Camp Henry B. Livingston to Peter Gansevoort stating that the General desires a weekly return of that part of Colonel Goosen Van Schaick's Regiment which is now present at Fort George, as well as a weekly return of troops from other groups.

72. Albany, New York August 27, 1776. Jacob Cuyler to Peter Gansevoort inclosing a letter and a firkin of butter for Brigadier General [Arthur] Saint Claire. Jacob states he is leaving tomorrow for New York to observe the battle, but he states he will not be carrying a fire-lock and will thus be unable to join in the fight. Cuyler notes there is a high hill near New York which will allow a fine prospect of the battlefield.

73. Summer Hill, [New York] August 28, 1776. John McCrea to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has been informed by his brother, Stephen McCrea, that there is a dispute concerning a horse Stephen sold at Fort George. John sends his letter in the hands of Kenoth Frazier.

73. Buton Hole Point on board the Sloop Enterprise August 29, 1776. Doctor Stephen McCrea to Peter Gansevoort relating he has had a pleasent passage across Lake George and has met with General Gates who has commissioned as Surgeon of the Fleet. McCrea also notes he has not heard from Doctor Potts. McCrea states that after his arrival he met with Benedict Arnold who treated him with the utmost respect. Stephen requests Peter will forward an enclosed note to Miss C. Van Schaick.

74. Albany, New York August 29, 1776. Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort ordering the roads between Fort George and Fort Edward repaired. He also requests scouts be kept out constantly.

74. Head Quarters Ticonderago, New York September 3, 1776. Deputy Adjutant General John Trumbull to Peter Gansevoort stating that the General received his letter of the 31st (of August) on the 2nd instant and orders him to send the officers awaiting Court Martial to Ticonderago immediately. He also states the General sees no need to reinforce Fort George at this time.

75. Albany, New York September 3, 1776. Richard Varick to Peter Gansevoort stating that General [Schuyler] requests his blue covered chest from his house at Fort George to be brought to him in Albany. He also orders Peter to give all necessary assistance to a Mister [ ] Todd from Pennsylvania who is going to the army at Ticonderago.

75. Albany, New York September 3, 1776. John Tayler ⁽¹⁸⁾ to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has heard Peter was ill and intending to go to Albany, but has heard that Peter is now is well. He writes: I have a Great Mind not to Write on[e] word of News. You are so Lazy a dog To Write that I feal Youll hardly Take Trouble to Read. I shall, however, Send You a small sample of Intelligence. If you don't like it Send it Back again. Tayler goes on to speak of a brawl between a Colonel In Crown With Red facings and a Certain Capt. [ ] Johnston in which no sword was brandished or pistol flashed. He also speaks of a fight between Captains [ ] Graham and { ] Romain in which Romain received a black eye and then Sneak'd. Tayler relates news of a skirmish on Wednesday last between the Rebels and the British on Long Island in which Lord [William Alexander] Stirling and General [John] Sullivan were captured. He states Sullivan has attended a cartel in New York where he discussed the idea of exchanging themselves for some British Brigadier Generals. John states that the British had made a furious attack on Fort Greene, but had been repulsed with large losses. Taylor reports that General [James] Grant Who was to march thro America (by his declaration In the house of Common with five Thousand Men who likewise Pronounced the American Cowards) is Certainly dead, and that the rebels have made an orderly retreat from Long Island. John also sends along the latest news paper by Mister [ ] Blair and thanks Gansevoort for permitting Mister [ ] McElhenney to remain at Fort George.

77. Fort George, New York September 9, 1776. Thomas Haight to Peter Gansevoort concerning his confinement for abusing a soldier.

79. Cheshers, on Wood Creek, [New York] September 10, 1776. Christopher Yates to Peter Gansevoort requesting some rum for his artificers. Christopher also states that he has been taken with the Bloody flux or Camp Distemper and that he has been up 14 to 15 times a night with it. He requests his letter be shown to Doctor Wemple.

79. Ticonderago, New York September 11, 1776. Aide-de-Camp Walter Stewart to Peter Gansevoort stating that his letter is being carried by Lieutenant [ ] [ ]. Walter requests the thirty-two pound gun at Fort George be forwarded to Ticonderago along with any surplus artillery stores and iron bar.

80. Ticonderago, New York September 12, 1776. Storekeeper General Benjamin Egberts ⁽¹⁹⁾ to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has heard that the Commissary of Artillery from Mount Independence is coming to Ticonderago. Egbert states he understands that Generals Gates Schuyler have received complaints about [ ] Shepherd's irregular provision of supplies. Benjamin requests he be appointed in the place of Shepherd should the latter be replaced. He also encloses a letter from P. Van Rensselaer to [ ] [ ] concerning his being transferred to Fort George. Egberts also sends his compliments to a Brother Jacob & all our friends at fort George.

81. Albany, New York September 16, 1776. Goosen Van Schaick to Peter Gansevoort stating that General Howe is on the march and that another battle is expected soon. Goosen also reports that three members of Congress are to entreat with Howe at Emboy to learn of what powers General Howe has in negotiating with the American States. Van Schaick sends news that General Schuyler sent his resignation to Congress on September 15 . Goosen states he has heard from Colonel Robert Van Rensselaer that Ensign [ ] Kittle is no good and has allowed one of the deserters from Captain Van Ness' Company to escape with a mare and some money. He also states that Kittle is to be captured and immediately and turned out of the army. Van Schaick notes he has recommended young Leonard Gansevoort as paymaster for his regiment. Goosen orders the pay of Captain Robert Edmonston to be withheld until after his trial. Miss Caty Van Schaick and the colonel's wife send their greetings to Peter.

82. Niagara, Canada September 18, 1776. A speech delivered by the Hurons, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pottowatomies, Missagaes, Senecas, Cayugas, Onondagas, Oneidas, Tuscaroras, Mohawks, Delawares, Annantieots, and Squaghkies through one of the Mohawks to Commandant Lieutenant Colonel John Caldwell, English Deputy Agent Colonel John Butler, Lieutenant [ ] Matthews, Burnett Burnitt, [ ] Kinvesley, and Ensign [Walter] Butler relating their intent, with exception of the Mohawks, Oneidas, and Tuscaroras, to remain loyal to the crown. The Indians state a desire for the British to leave Boston. They also state that any hurt that should occur to the Mohawks as the head of the Five Nations will be considered a hurt to all of their nations and that they will fight the enemies of the Mohawks. The Indians signing this speech include: De wat ont, wan dan dy jong, Stawaing shong, A tongwaraing, and La saufrage of the Huron Nation; Recontkeejeck, Warin ak non, Sa gutch n wa onn, Nesh kee bug isu of the Chippawa Nation; Cha min ta we, Orange, Otowakie, mishimemduk, and Shawanaijick of the Ottowa Nation; Parmamakitam, Peenash, Milai eat shi, none go ta of the Pottowatomie Nation; Shagoghnatskecham for the Oneida Nation; Shagogh of the Tuskorora Nation; Siowa, A don goat, Sa we too, Cientakere ah, and Ra sata tie of the Seneca Nation; Aaron kanonraron of the Mohawk Nation; gwas bepson of the Delaware Nation; Maghgirawas of the Annantieot Nation; tyagoraghtake and Ojakegh te of the Cayuga Nation; and, Deyaweronte, No tsigh Al, and kaghkaghketge of the Onondago Nation.

84. Fort Edward, New York September 26, 1776. Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius Van Dyck to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has received an express from General Schuyler ordering him to send down an officer and twenty or thirty men who are acquainted with rafting boards. Schuyler issues orders for the the men to receive an additional four shillings per day while thus employed. Cornelius also requests Gansevoort to have Mister [ ] Ellison send down his bed cord with the officer. The lieutenant colonel desires his compliments be given to Doctor Potts. ⁽²⁰⁾

85. Fort George September 28, 1776. Doctor Jon'n Potts to Peter Gansevoort stating that by request of their mutual friend Captain [ ] Marselis he is requesting leniency for Corporal [ ] [ ].

86. Albany, New York September 30, 1776. Richard Varick to Peter Gansevoort requesting the lieutenant colonel post some advertisements.

86. Albany, New York October 1, 1776. Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort stating that an enemy attack is probable and requesting that Peter keep out a constant scout to the northward. Schuyler states he has asked General Gates to reinforce Gansevoort's post.

86. Head Quarters Ticonderago, New York October 4, 1776. Aide-de-Camp Isaac Peirce ⁽²¹⁾ to Peter Gansevoort with the General's orders for John Hairbert of Captain [Tyrannus?] Collin's Company of Colonel Cornelius Van Dyck's Regiment be sent to Ticonderago immediately.

87. Fort George, New York October 15, 1776. Assistant Deputy Quarter MasterGeneral Cornelius Wendell ⁽²²⁾ to Peter Gansevoort stating that an express brought from Ticonderago contains news of Rebel Fleet's retreating. Wendell states he expects a battle. Wendell states that Captain [Barent J.?] Ten Eyck, Captain [Jacob] Wright and some others whom had gone out hunting on the 13th, had yet to return. I do Imagine there is writing going on betwixt Hora & de Meester of the Cranke concerning the Commanding Officers and several others I don't know. The Mirth Good Humor is not a going on that Used to do in the Mars I have left Yesterday: I now Mars with P. V. Rensselaer Brod & hendrick which I hope will prove agreeable to you, At Least I wish it may . . .

87. Saratoga, New York October 18, 1776. Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort ordering him to slaughter all of the fat cattle at Fort George with the exception of a ten day supply for the garrison at Fort George and for the meat to be sent to Ticonderago. Philip orders that no flour be left at Fort Edward, and that Fort George is to have no more than a three to four day supply of flour on hand. Gansevoort is instructed to send out constant scouts to the westward and to visit his sentinels often.

88. Fort George, New York October 18, 1776. A General Court Martial where of the members were President Captain Moses Martin, Lieutenant [ ] Hill, Lieutenant [ ] Armstrong, Lieutenant [ ] Brown, and Ensign [ ] Dermeye. In this trial, Joseph Thompson was tried for swearing at Colonel [ ] Ten Eyck, and abusing Lieutenant [ ] Armstrong. Joseph is said to have stated that he had once been one of King George's Men and that he would join them again. The witnesses were Joseph Thompson and Sergeant Stephen DeVauche. Thompson was found guilty and sentenced to receive 25 lashes with a Cat-of-nine-tails for abusing the officers and to be fined one shilling for swearing according to the Third Article of War.

88. Saratoga, New York October 20, 1776. Assistant Secretary John A. Lansing Junior to Peter Gansevoort stating that a committee of the state consisting of Mister [James] Duane, [Abraham] Yates [Junior], and [Jacob] Cuyler had arrived at Saratoga. John states the committee has requested Gansevoort to be present and Peter is thus ordered to proceed there by order of the General [Philip Schuyler].

89. Johnstown, New York October 20, 1776. Colonel John Nicholson to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has sent Christian Osterman and Jonathan French out to reconnoiter the woods between Johnstown and Fort George and to bring back any intelligence on the British's approach. Nicholson states he has also requested them to bring any news of the army at Ticonderago. Nicholson complains he is surrounded by Tories. The Colonel and the officers of his regiment send their compliments to Gansevoort and Bishop Ten Eyck.

89. [ ], [New York] [circa October, 1776]. Correspondence between [The Provincial Congress] and an unknown correspondent stating that General Schuyler desires the aid of the Militia and that the Brigadier General has ordered the Militia to march to Fort Edward. The letter states that their neighborhoods and woods are over ran with disaffected persons and slaves who may be supplying the British with intelligence. A letter addressed to General Schuyler states there are no more than 100 [Rebel] men in the Manor of Livingston and many of those have already been drafted. The disaffected are said to out number the rebels by three to one. The correspondent states that the disaffected of the county are plundering the rebels and their homes and that they do not know if the Militia of Tryon County has yet been called out. The correspondent requests aid from the House and requests word as to whether or not they should have some of their vessels in the Hudson made ready to sink in order to prevent the British sailing up the River and plundering the city. Finally, the correspondent states they will send off a guard tomorrow to conduct fifty prisoners to Fish Kill Landing.

91. Saratoga, New York October 22, 1776. Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort forwarding three sets of instructions for the enlistment of men during the war. Schuyler states the officers selected for recruiting will be responsible only for the raising of troops. The officers of Colonel Goosen Van Schaick's Regiment are to assist these recruiting officers as needed.

91. Head Quarters, Ticonderago, New York October 22, 1776. Colonel John Trumbull to Peter Gansevoort stating that he is sending Peter one Thomas Barton who is suspected of being inimical to the Rebel Army and of giving information to the enemy. Trumbull complains that he has insufficient evidence to convict Barton and feels it is unsafe to let him roam free. The Colonel states the prisoner is to be sent under guard to General Schuyler at Albany.

92. Saratoga, New York October 22, 1776. John Lansing Junior to Peter Gansevoort informing Peter that Mister [Richard] Stockton [of New Jersey] and Mister [George] Clymer [of Pennsylvania] ⁽²³⁾ make up a Committee of Congress which is being sent to Ticonderago by way of Skeensborough. Lansing states the Congressional Representatives will be sending their horses to Fort George for fodder.

93. Ticonderago, New York October 23, 1776. Jonathan Potts to Peter Gansevoort stating that the bearer Captain [ ] Calderwood is traveling to Philadelphia by way of Albany. Potts relates a fear of an immediate enemy attack. Jonathan states that last night (the 22nd) one man was killed and two others were taken by the Indians from between the Saw Mill and the Dams. Potts also sends a request for Doctor [ ] Stringer to send him some sauce.

93. Saratoga, New York October 24, 1776. Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort informing the lieutenant colonel that he is sending over a body of militiamen to reinforce Fort George. Philip orders the Militia to be employed while there in erecting a picket fort to inclose the hospital. Captain [John H.] Wendell is to provide carriages for the aforesaid purpose.

93. Albany, New York October 18, 1776. A Court of Inquiry where of the members were President Lieutenant Henry , Lieutenant [ ] Moultan, Lieutenant [ ] Van Ness, Lieutenant [ ] Van Antwerp. The trial was called to hear the complaint of Ensign [John?] Denny, who states he left his fusee with Hartshorn Garrison for repair and that upon returning from Ticonderago his gun was missing. Hartshorn Garrison states that he took custody of the gun only to repair it and that his shop is very insecure; a fact which he has often complained of to the Quarter Master General. Benony Smith states he also works in the gun shop and states that they never take charge of any fire-locks and that the weapons are always left with them at the risk of the owner. Smith states he has also complained to the Quarter Master General about the security of their shop. The court finds no further action is necessary.

94. Albany, New York October 28, 1776. Balters Kimmel of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck upon being examined states that yesterday he attended Domini [ ] Swerfeget's Church Services and that on his way home he stopped in at the home of Henry Sipperly where he found both Abraham Coons and John Juy. [edit spelling] Coons and Jay are said to have been asked by Sipperly if he would join the King's Men. Kimmel states he was told that Captain Henry Shaw's Company consisted entirely of Loyalists. Balters states there were said to be about 1200 men at Claverack waiting to join the British Regulars, Indians, and Tories at Stillwater. Kimmel relates that Michael Rykert at first had no desire to join them, but was persuaded to do so by Domini [ ] Swerfeget. Balters goes on to say that they plan to have Shaw's Company wait on the east side of the river and upon the [British] regulars attack on the Rebels they intend to cross the river and take revenge upon the Whigs: particularly Frederick Bergen. Frederick Bergen being examined states he was informed by the wife of Herculus Lynd that a party of 38 Indians and two white men were seen in the woods near Parsten Vly by her son who was asked where his father was; and when told by Lynd's son he didn't know where his father was, the men said they would find him and join him, but would not harm anyone until after the Regulars attacked.

94. Albany, New York October 28, 1776. Jacob Cuyler and Robert Yates ⁽²⁴⁾ to Lieutenant Colonels Peter Gansevoort and Cornelius D. Wynkoop concerning the Oath to be taken by both commissioned and noncommissioned members of the Continental Army. The oath reads: I Swear to be true to the United States of America and To Serve them honestly and faithfully against all their Enemies or opposers whatsoever and To Observe and Obey the orders of the Continental Congress and the orders of the Generals and officers Set over me by Them.

95. Fort George, New York October 28, 1776. Major General Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort ordering Peter to erect a picket fort around the Fort George Hospital. Schuyler also specifies that in the case of alarm, the Militia is to occupy the hospital and defend it. The Genersl orders that the guards for the hospital are to be taken from Colonel [Francis?] Nichol's Regiment and are to include one captain, one subaltern, one sergeant, one corporal, and sixty privates.

96. Albany, New York November 6, 1776. Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has ordered aregiment from Ticonderago to reinforce Fort George. Upon the arrival of the said regiment, two of the four companies of Colonel Cornelius Van Dyck's Regiment are to march to Fort Edward and the other two are to proceed to Saratoga.

96. Fort George, New York November 6, 1776. Report of a General Court Martial wherein Benjamin Walker ofCaptain [edit] Van Rensselaer's Company of Colonel [Goosen] Van Schaick's Regiment was found guilty of pointing a loaded musket at John Parks of Captain [edit] Van Rensselaer's Company and threatening to shoot him. Walker was sentenced to 25 lashes well laid on to his bare back. The members of the court were President Captain Moses Martin, Lieutenant Henry Diefendorf, Lieutenant [ ] Hogan, Lieutenant [ ] Van Ness, and Lieutenant [ ] Armstrong. The witnesses were Thomas Huskins of Captain [edit] Van Rensselaer's Company and Ezekiel Cosler. Cosler states Walker was provoked by the men of the regiment telling Walker that Parks had made you use of his wife.

96. Ticonderago, New York November 8, 1776. Deputy Adjutant Jonathan Trumbull to Peter Gansevoort noting that General Gates is surprised by the delays in supplying his troops. Gates therefore orders all provisions destined to him in the field to be forwarded immediately. The General promises to supply all possible assistance in transporting the said supplies. A Packet for General Schuyler is also included and is ordered to be sent along by express.

97. Ticonderago, New York November 9, 1776. Captain Thomas Dorsey of the First Pennsylvania Regiment toLieutenant John Denny now recruiting at Fort George stating that he has received word that Denny has recruited Private James Stewart of his company into the New York Line and that he, Dorsey will not allow it. Dorsey accuses Denny of enlisting a man who had not been regularly discharged and that Colonel [ ] DeHaar states Stewart and his arms will, unless General Schuyler's orders differently, return with DeHaar's Regiment to Pennsylvania.

98. Fort Yates, New York November 9, 1776. Christopher Yates to Peter Gansevoort stating that he is afraid that unless the men at his mill get their rum, they will refuse to work.

98. Saratoga, New York November 14, 1776. Secretary John Lansing Junior to Colonel Peter Gansevoort stating that a regiment had been lately ordered by General Schuyler to go from Ticonderago to Fort George and from thence to Tryon County; however, the Necessity of sending it to Tryon County is now superceeded. Upon the arrival of the regiment at Fort George, three of its companies are to march to the Saratoga Barracks and the remaining five companies are to remain at Fort George as part of the garrison. Lansing orders that the remainder of Lieutenant Colonel Van Dyck's Regiment be marched to Fort Edward.

99. Headquarters Fort George, New York November 18, 1776. General orders for Lieutenant Colonel [ ] Ten Eyck's Regiment, with that part of Lieutenant Colonel Van Dyck's Regiment now at Fort George, to proceed immediately to Fort Edward. Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort is to march that part of Colonel Van Schaick's Regiment now at Fort George to Saratoga and as soon wagons are available carry their baggage to Fort Edward. From Fort Edward, Van Schaick's men's baggage is to batteaued to Saratoga. Colonel [Enoch] Poor's Regiment is to follow Colonel Van Schaick's Regiment to Saratoga. No officer, noncommissioned officer, or soldier is to take a cart or wagon without the express permission of the Wagon Master. Colonel [John] Stark's and the Late General [ ] Reid's Regiments are to remain at Fort George. The hospital is to be moved to Albany as soon as transportation can be arranged for its transport. These general orders were issued by John Lansing Junior under the instructions of General Schuyler.

100. Ticonderago, New York November 20, 1776. Richard Varick to Peter Gansevoort enclosing a letter of request for [Surgeon] General Stringer to provide a return of the dead, deserted, and discharged from the hospital of the Battalions of the Late [Arthur] Saint Clair (now [ ] Wood's), ["Mad" Anthony] Wayne, [ ] Irvine, [Elias] Dayton, [ ] Burrel, and [ ] Whitcomb.

100. Albany, New York November 30, 1776. To the Honorable Peter R. Livingston Esquire President of the Convention of the State of New York from the battalions in the field requesting that they be supplied with colors, fifes, and drums.

101. Albany, New York December 3, 1776. Peter Gansevoort to Robert Yates Esquire recommending that Lieutenants Henry Colbrath and [ ] McClannen of Colonel [ ] Nicholson's Regiment be appointed ensigns and Recruiting Officers in Colonel Goosen Van Schaick's Regiment as they seem to have a great deal of influence with the men in their current regiment. Peter also notes that he is experiencing problems retaining the officers in his regiment.

102. Head Quarters Ticonderago, New York December 10, 1776. General Orders issued by Secretary John Lansing Junior by order of Major General Schuyler allowing the Recruiting Officers of New York to recruit men from any of the corps of the current army providing that the men recruited have not previously enlisted for the length of the war. The officers are to make weekly returns containing the names of the new recruits, their former corps, the date their former enlistment will or has expired, and the date of their new enlistment. Schuyler states that after the respective garrisons are properly relieved, the New Levies are to be granted one months furlough.

103. Fish Kill, New York December 10, 1776. Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has received Peter's letter of the 11th instant and that Lieutenant Henry Pawling and Ensign Samuel English have re-enlisted in another corps. Willett also notes that Lieutenants James Blake, William Mead, and Prentice Bowen have not yet been contacted as to their plans and that Jonathan Persee has yet to answer his inquiries. Marinus states he has distributed the following amounts of currency to the recruiting officers based on their prospects of success: Captain [Elias] Van Benschoten $400; Captain [Thomas] DeWitt $400; Captain [Cornelius T.] Jensen $320; Captain [ ] Swartout $280; Captain James Gregg $320; Captain Henry Tiebout $400; Lieutenant [Thomas] Oustrander $200; Lieutenant [Benjamin] Bogardus $240; Lieutenant [Gilbert B.] Livingston $320; and Lieutenant [James] Duboise $160. He also notes that Captain [John] Housten has received £200 from the Treasurer.

104. Albany, New York January 26, 1777 [sic: January 26, 1778]. Peter Gansevoort to Governor George Clinton transmitting returns for Fort Schuyler and his regiment. Gansevoort requests heavy artillery for Fort Schuyler noting that if the British should again attack the fortress they will do so with heavier Artillery than they had last year [sic]. Peter also sends a return of clothing needed by his regiment noting that Troops not paid and half naked can be but little expected from.

105. Fish Kill, New York February 7, 1777. Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett to Peter Gansevoort enclosing a return of the state of their regiment. Willett states he is lacking one lieutenant and that he has not yet been able to speak with Lieutenant [ ] Black of Captain James Gregg's Company. He also requests pouches, belts, blue and scarlet cloth, white linen, buttons, and belts for holding bayonets. Marinus also relates that he has received Gansevoort's letter of the 2nd instant. Willett states he has delivered General Schuyler's orders for the appointment of a lieutenant to the Committee of Arrangement, but that the vacancy created by Lieutenant [ ] Johnson has been filled. Marinus also notes that Lieutenant [Gilbert B.?] Livingston of the regiment is currently at Rhynbeck, New York and has offered to procure the items they are wanting.

106. [ ] [ ], New York [circa March, 1777]. From the Provincial Congress of the State of New York noting that in response to the request of Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett of Colonel Peter Gansevoort's Regiment dated Fish Kill, New York March 7, 1777, they have ordered the Treasure of the State to advance to Willett £800 which is to carried to him by the hand the Captain [Cornelius T.] Jansen. The Congress orders the money to be used for the payment of bounties in recruiting troops. [From the Journals of the Provincial Convention].

107. Fishkill, New York March 8, 1777. Colonel Pierre Van Cortlandt to Colonel Peter Gansevoort complaining that Colonel Henry B. Livingston claims to out rank both Van Cortlandt and Gansevoort. Pierre states he has written to the Committee of Appointments in protest. Van Cortlandt states he has orders to march to ppks kill [Peekskill] next Thursday; and that Willett is to march to Fort Constitution on Wednesday. Van Cortlandt states that Livingston has already arrived at Peekskill and that Colonel Lewis Dubois has reached Fort Montgomery. Pierre also expects Gansevoort to be ordered to Westchester County. Pierre relays word that General Howe is expected to decamp from New Jersey and move his campaign up into the Hudson River Valley.

108. Extracts of letters from General Schuyler to Colonel Samuel Elmore [of theConnecticut Line].

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From his letter of March 6, 1777: No officers or men of the regiment are to have any [left blank] on them at any time; any officers so found are to be arrested immediately, and any common or noncommissioned soldier thus found is to be confined and the matter referred to the General. If an officer has Occasion for anything Immediately for his own Use Mister [ ] Hayden will Purchase it and Deliver it at First Cash.

------------ From his letter of March 19, 1777 to Colonel Samuel Elmore Commanding Fort Schuyler: Captain [ ] Marquizee has in his charge from the General [an order] to remoddle Fort Schuyler and Make some additional Fortifications at that place. From General Schuyler's orders to Colonel Elias Dayton: Col. Elmore Recommends that Col. Gansevoort be Friendly to the Indians as it is of Consequence and helpful to the cause.

109. Albany, New York March 17, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to Abraham Ten Broeck Esquire President of the Provincial Congress stating that he has received the general's request for a regimental return as well as a request for one from General Schuyler directly, but as the officers of his corps are dispersed he is in the necessity of writing to them and awaiting the replies of Lieutenant Colonel Willett and his officers for the information required.

109. Albany, New York [circa March 17, 1777]. Peter Gansevoort to Abraham Ten Broeck Esquire President of the Provincial Congress requesting the whole of his regiment be bound together and asks that he might relay his request to General George Washington for instructions. Peter also notes he is under an order to march to Fort Schuyler with that part of his regiment which is currently present and that he will provide the requested regimental returns as soon as feasible.

110. Albany, New York [circa March 17, 1777]. Peter Gansevoort to Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett stating that General Orders have been issued for the regiment to combine and thus no new furloughs are to be allowed. Gansevoort also orders a fence to be constructed from Swamp-Casp, the place House where Stefanus, the Frenchman's House formerly stood, to the River and another from the Cripple bush at the lower end of Bradthacks Field to the River . . . Peter also orders a vegetable garden to be planted. Peter notes he has been told by The Marquis de Lafayette, Colonel [ ] Gorman the engineer is to be sent southward soon and thus all necessary instructions must be had from the colonel on finishing the fortification of Fort Schuyler. Peter requests a return of anything wanting in the fort so he can order it to be forwarded immediately.

111. Albany, New York March 31, 1777. [Peter Gansevoort] to Chairman of the Committee of Arrangement Robert Yates asking that William Colbrath be allowed a lieutenancy as he is a very capable officer and has formerly held that rank in Colonel [ ] Nicholson's Regiment. Gansevoort also notes that he has orders to march his regiment to Fort Schuyler.

112. Albany, New York March 31, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to Abraham Ten Broeck Esquire stating that he has been unable to gather all of the information needed to make a return of his regiment.

112. Fort Schuyler, New York May 5, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to John G. Van Schaick stating that he arrived at Fort Schuyler on the 3rd of May and has found the place very agreeable.

113. Fort Schuyler, New York May 5, 1777. Peter Gansevoort's garrison orders of May 7, 1777 in which he relays General Horatio Gates orders for a total prohibition on trading with the Indians by the army and local inhabitants. Peter orders the garrison to parade in the evening to hear these orders and issues instructions for the orders to be posted on fort's gate, Head Quarters, and Mister [John] Roof's House.

114. Fort Schuyler, New York May 22, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to Mister [Thomas] Spencer at Oneida stating that he had just received his letter of and had furnished two gallons of rum to the bearer. He asks Spencer to immediately send out four Indians to Oswego for intelligence.

114. [Fort Schuyler, New York circa May 22, 1777] Peter Gansevoort to General Gates noting that on his departure from Fort Schuyler, Colonel Elmore passed on to him only 100 Spanish dollars, and that the hard money, which had been sent to the fort by General Schuyler is nearly gone. Peter requests some additional paper funds (to be used locally) and hard money (for use with the Indians). Gansevoort notes he needs to have two fast horses for use in cases of emergency. Peter also complains they have been without rum for seven days. Gansevoort notes he has all of the available troops working on the fortress, but the post complains that the fortress needs to be totally remodeled and thus troops will be necessary to complete the works by fall. Peter also complains of the slowness of the batteaumen and asks they not be allowed to remain in Schenectady above 48 hours, noting that it will take ten batteaus to haul the necessary boards from the mill above Caughnawaga and the lime needed to Fort Schuyler.

115. Albany, New York May 30, 1777. Robert Yate, Secretary to the Commissioners of Indian Affairs ⁽²⁵⁾ to Horatio Gates Esquire the Commander in Chief of the Northern Department stating that the Commissioners have seen fit to provide the Indians most favorable to the Rebel Cause some presents and therefore requests that an order be out in the name of James Deane, the Indian's Interpreter for the storekeeper or Commissary of Fort Schuyler to provide him with 100 pounds of gunpowder and any other such things he may desire for that purpose.

116. Fort Schuyler, New York June 1, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to John G. Van Schaick noting they had received a report that Colonel John Butler was at Oswego with 500 Indians and an intention of attacking Fort Schuyler. He however relates that Mister Spencer at Oneida states the rumor is false. He also sends his regards to Misses Van Schaick. ⁽²⁶⁾

117. Fort Schuyler, New York June 3, 1777. Walter Stewart ⁽²⁷⁾ to Peter Gansevoort stating that he had received Peter's his compliments from Gansevoort's brother. Walter states he wishes he could campaign this summer with Gansevoort, but is being ordered to the south. Stewart directs his mail to be forwarded through Philadelphia Merchants Conyngham & Nesbit.

117. New York Council of Safety June 6, 1777. Secretary Robert Benson to John Lansing Junior Secretary to Major General Philip Schuyler conveying an extract from the Minutes of the Council of Safety requesting that all officers commanding forts or garrisons allow any of the Militia eligible to vote the right to travel to the nearest place of election and cast their ballots. The officers are, however, advised to attend to the safety of their posts.

118. Albany, New York June 9, 1777. Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort requesting information on the state of the works at Fort Schuyler. He notes he has received complaints of too many carriages being used in the remodeling and asks for a clarification of their need. Peter is instructed to make monthly returns of the men in his garrison and of the artificers present. Philip orders Peter to maintain friendly relations with the Indians and orders notes that no person outside of the Indian Department, including Captain [ ] Marquisie, be allowed to speak with the Indians. All oral communications with the Indians are to be transcribed and sent immediately to General Schuyler. The General orders all bedding to be kept clean and well aired and orders that no guard be allowed bedding on duty. Schuyler orders all soldiers to present themselves to the parade with clean clothing, their hair powdered, their weapons cleaned, and their accoutrements completely in order. The General extends his compliments to Mister [John] Hanson at the fort.

119. Albany, New York June 10, 1777. Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort informing the latter that Major [ ] Vermonet and another Frenchman are on their way to Canada with some Indians by the way of Fort Schuyler and ordering Gansevoort to consult with James Deane as to the best way for them to travel in the utmost secrecy.

120. Head Quarters Albany, New York March 10, 1777. John Lansing Junior to [Peter Gansevoort] advising him that the bearer, Thomas Mair, complains that prior to Peter's arrival at Fort Schuyler, his house and farm where seized and that you [Peter Gansevoort] are unwilling to return them without permission from General Schuyler; Peter is therefore instructed to do Mair justice as he sees fit.

120. Albany, New York June 10, 1777. John Lansing Junior by order of General Schuyler to Colonel Gansevoort noting that Colonel Elmore has yet to do justice to Thomas Mair and that since March of 1777, Mair's fences have been destroyed and . . . As it is highly improper that the property of any of the subjects of the States should on any pretence be appropriated by the military . . . Peter is to do justice to Mair's complaints and return his property Thomas' claim is just. Peter is informed that Colonel [ ] Craig has procured a horse for him which has since gone lame. Craig is procuring another in its place and will send it soon. Lansing sends his regards to Mister Hanson.

121. Third New York Regimental Surgeon Hunloke Woodruff's Rations Return for January 1, 1777 through June 10, 1777.

121. [Fort Schuyler, New York] June 15, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to Major General Philip Schuyler stating that the work on Fort Schuyler proceeds slowly. He notes there are over 2,000 pickets lying about the fort awaiting erection and notes . . . -- nothing of any important as yet been done towards the strengthing the Fortifications which at present has little more than the Name of a Fortification.

122. Fort Schuyler, New York June 15, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to Major General Philip Schuyler stating that he had received Schuyler's letter of the 9th per the hands of Major [ ] Hubble. Peter notes that before he arrived a Frenchman named Stephen Degrau, who had married an Oneida Squaw, had erected the foundation for a small house which though small, might have been smaller. Peter complains that the engineer at Fort Schuyler needs an additional eight wagons to conduct the work; and notes he is sending a return of the regiment. Gansevoort states he has ordered the Fort Commissary to provide the carpenters with one and a half rations each. Peter states the Master Carpenter at the post has shown him the contract(s) made with Colonel [ ] Lewis providing the rations he has ordered given. Gansevoort states he desires two fast horses to be saddled and bridled at all times in the case of an emergency. Peter notes he never received from Colonel Samuel Elmore or from Colonel Dayton any orders to feed the Indians. Gansevoort states he has directed the Commissary to write to Mister [ ] Avery. Peter recommends as a pilot for the scouts going out towards Oswego, John Mathews. Gansevoort notes there is a supply of lime as near as Little Falls and that he has had to requests batteaus from as far away as Fox's at Canajohary to carry it. Peter complains of many being sick within the fort and blames it partially on a lack of proper cooking utensils. Peter notes his letter to General Gates has yet to be answered.

125. Head Quarters Camp near Middle Brook [New Jersey] June 21, 1777. Israel Putnam ⁽²⁸⁾ to [Peter Gansevoort] noting that his expectations of Lord Howe's plans were confirmed on the night of the 13th, when Howe made a speedy movement and taken post between Brunswick and Somerset. Putman states he thinks Howe wishes to draw out the Rebel Army or attack it on the right. The Rebels failing to move and a strong gathering of the Militias of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, are said by Israel to have induced Howe to return to his former position between Brunswick and Emboy on the 19th. Putnam notes that Howe has assembled a large number of wagons at the Jerseys suggesting the British may intend a movement by land, and that Howe has also gathered a large number of batteaus at Brunswick suggesting the target is the Delaware and the Rebel Army, as Philadelphia was not immediately attacked. Putnam states Howe had left behind a string of half finished redoubts between Somerset and Brunswick and states that Howe had during his stay at Somerset several depredations were visited upon the inhabitants. Among the depredations said to be committed is the hanging of two or three women who are said to have refused to disclose the locations of their husbands. Putnam states that Howe's movements demonstrate his weakness and notes the Jersey Militia had performed admirably. Israel openly speculates that Howe's next target may be the North River [a.k.a. Hudson River], but states that the troops from Peeks Kill are ordered to halt or return lest Howe make a sudden move.

127. Fort Schuyler, New York June 27, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to Major General Philip Schuyler stating that he had received the General's letter of the 25th concerning Thomas Mair's House. Peter states he had received a letter from Colonel [Samuel] Elmore concerning Mair's House and stating that Mair is said to be a enemy to the Rebels and has been engaged against the rebels since Colonel Dayton first arrived at Fort Schuyler. Peter notes that Mair was ordered to leave by Dayton and that policy was continued by Colonel Elmore. Gansevoort notes that even the Indians requested Mair's removal from the site as he frequently offended them and told them that John Butler was coming. Gansevoort reports that Mair's barn has tar flooring and has been dismantled, the barracks being erected on the spot; Mair's house standing on the glacis. Peter reports that Captain James Gregg ⁽²⁹⁾ was shot through the back by two Indians, tomahawked, and scalped about one and a half mile Fort Schuyler at ten in the morning on the 26th while out against orders. Corporal [Samuel] Mattison of Gregg's Company is also noted to have been killed and scalped in the attack on Gregg. Peter complains that he has had to detain some of the batteaus for use in carrying boards up from the mills.

129. Albany, New York June 30, 1777. Major General Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has intelligence that Sir John Johnson intends to attack Fort Schuyler and thus orders that constant scouts be kept out towards Oswego and all other quarters. Schuyler states he has ordered General Nicholas Herkimer and the Militia to reinforce the Fort Schuyler if attacked. The General also reports the British have reached Crown Point. Gansevoort is to immediately order Hugh Fothergill of Captain [Aaron] Austin's Company to go to Albany and appear before General Schuyler.

129. Fort Schuyler, New York July 1, 1777. To the Officers of the Third New York Regiment's agreement for the conduct of field exercises. This is a very long and extensive document.

133. Peter Gansevoort's brother's office in Albany, New York July 3, 1777. James C. Van Rensselaer to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has just received an express from Ticonderago reporting the British have reached Three Mile Point and are there erecting a fortification and laying a boom across the lake. Van Rensselaer states he is leaving immediately for Boston and sends his greetings to Colonel [ ] Van Veghten.

134. Fort Schuyler, New York July 3, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to Major General Philip Schuyler stating that he has received the general's letter of the June 30th. Schuyler is also informed of a need for supplies in a return made by Captain [John (Joseph)] Savage. Gansevoort reports he met with the chiefs of the Six Nations on the 2nd and states the Chiefs complain that liquor is being sold to the Indians for one silver dollar per quart or two paper dollars per quart by Major [Jelles?] Fonda at Canajohary greatly depreciating the value of the paper money. As a result, Peter states the Indians will no longer accept paper money and have sent word of their decision to the other Indian Castles.

135. Fort Schuyler, New York July 3, 1777. Peter Gansevoort's speech to the Six Nations in which he states Colonel Elmore's tour at Fort Schuyler had expired 28 days ago and that he, Peter, has been ordered to relieve him. Peter states the remainder of his regiment will arrive at the fort in eight to nine days. Gansevoort states he was born in the City of Albany. He promises to inform the Six Nations of any news he receives from General Washington. He apologizes to the Indians for the lies they hear daily from the Loyalists daily and states that General Schuyler has not gone to New York City, but rather to Philadelphia and the Continental Congress. Peter requests that if they, the Indian representatives, should have an opportunity to be in Albany they call upon his father.

136. Fort Schuyler, New York July 4, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to Major General Philip Schuyler stating that he is providing Captain [ ] Marquizee all possible assistance in finishing the fortress, felling trees into Wood Creek, and in . . . clearing the road from Fort Dayton which is so embarrased in many parts as to be impassible. Peter notes hostile Indians are constantly about the works and that 150 men will be required to immediately block up the Wood Creek and another 150 men will be needed to protect the workers about the fort. Peter reports that on July 2, 1777 Ensign John Spoor and 16 privates were out cutting sod for the fort and were attacked by about forty of Butler's Emissaries. Gansevoort states that one private was brought into the fort dead and another two were wounded; one mortally and the other slightly. Peter complains that Spoor and six of his privates are reported missing despite the actions of two parties which pursued the enemy. Gansevoort also complains that he has only but six weeks provisions on hand and that Captain Savage requests supplies for the artillery.

138. Fort Schuyler, New York July 4, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to John G. Van Schaick of Albany reporting that yesterday forty of Butler's Emissaries had attacked Ensign John Spoor and 16 privates who were out cutting sod about three quarters of a mile from the fort; etc.

138. Fort Schuyler, New York [circa July 5, 1777]. Francis Jackson to Peter Gansevoort requesting he be transferred to the artillery and his former rank be restored.

139. Albany, New York July 7, 1777. John Hanson ⁽³⁰⁾ to Peter Gansevoort reporting that the rebels had abandoned Fort Ticonderago and moved themselves and their stores to Skeensborough. John encloses a letter from the New Jersey Headquarters to the Convention of New York at Esopus. Hanson relates that General Schuyler had received a letter from General Washington on the 2nd instant stating that he had evacuated New Jersey and was now at Staten Island. Hanson states Major Cochran has been ordered to proceed immediately to Fort Schuyler. Hanson also encloses the latest newspaper which reports that Jacob Cuyler has been appointed Deputy Commissary General of Purchases with the rank of Colonel. John states General Schuyler will remain on furlough for a few days longer and then will be coming up to Fort Schuyler with Colonel [Richard] Varick; he also sends his regards to Lieutenant Colonel Willett.

141. Fort Edward, New York July 8, 1777. Major General Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has received Gansevoort's letter of the 4th instant. Philip also notes he has ordered General Nicholas Herkimer to provide Peter with 200 militiamen and has also ordered Herkimer to clear the road from Fort Dayton to Fort Schuyler.

141. Fort Edward, New York July 10, 1777. Major General Philip Schuyler to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has received Gansevoort's letter of the 6th instant and that General Herkimer is sending him a reinforcement. Schuyler states that if Gansevoort receives word he is to be attacked, he is to apply to Major [ ] Badlam who commands the Continental Troops he had sent up under the command of Colonel Goosen Van Schaick as a reinforcement. Philip states a supply of powder is on its way to Fort Schuyler. Schuyler issues orders for Captain Marquisie to remove himself to Fort Edward and for Major [ ] Hubbel to take command of the remodeling work.

142. Albany, New York July 12, 1777. Doctor Jonathan Potts to Peter Gansevoort reporting the baggage of the Rebels at Fort George has been lost. Potts also notes that General Howe is at Fort Washington with 100 vessels. Jonathan states the Rebels are gathering at Fort Edward and vow not to be driven of by General [John] Burgoyne.

143. Albany, New York July 15, 1777. Colonel Jacob Cuyler to Peter Gansevoort stating that he has sent twenty-one head of cattle to Fort Schuyler, one of which is to go to the Indians. Cuyler states he has given instructions to Mister Hanson or the person acting in his place on how to proceed in the Department of Commissary General of Purchases. Cuyler desires that a large quantity of hay be put up at Fort Schuyler so that the cattle can be confined in the event of an attack. Jacob inquires also to the health of his cousin, Colonel [ ] Van Veghten and states he thinks Van Veghten will be of use in the event of an attack though . . . it may out of his Department. Jacob states their friend Sarahmus John is eager to reach his post. He instructs Gansevoort to Shake Oata's hand of friendship for me. Cuyler also relates he has issued an order for cattle to be purchased from Tryon County for the use of the garrison at Fort Edward.

144. Albany, New York July 19, 1777. Aide-de-Camp John R. Livingston with General Orders for Colonel Goosen Van Schaick to report immediately to Albany and there take command of the city and of the troops in Tryon County.

145. Colonel Elias Dayton to [Peter Gansevoort?] relaying extracts of orders he had received from Major General Schuyler while in command of Fort Schuyler:

1. Extract from a letter of July 18th: If you should gain news of an approach of the British by the way of Lake Ontario you will fall timber into Wood Creek in such a way as to cause them the most inconvenience.

2. Extract from a letter of August 2nd: The fatigue parties are to be allowed only one gill of rum per day unless special circumstances exist. The carpenters are to be paid a quarter dollar per day and the artificers one-eighth of a dollar per day.

3. Extract from a letter written from the German Flatts on August 8th: Dayton is ordered to not fall any timbers into Wood Creek unless he is sure the British are coming by the way of Lake Ontario, the General states Dayton may assume the need to block the waterway if hears that the British are gathering at or near Oswego. Any roads which will allow cannon to be transported are also to be blocked if so indicated. Any intelligence of the British's approach is to be reported to General Schuyler, the Tryon County Committee of Safety, and to the officer commanding at Johnstown immediately.

4. Extract from a letter of August 18th: Colonel Dayton is to save the horns of all cattle killed at Fort Schuyler.

5. Extract from a letter of August 20th: The colonel is to keep out constant scouts towards Oswego and Oswegatchie. A parcel of money is sent to the commanding officer for use in the case of contingencies. Thomas Spencer, a blacksmith at Cayuga, is said to be loved by the Indians and promises he will forward any intelligence gained on British intentions.

6. Extract from a letter of September 7th: The General orders the Wood Creek to be filled with timbers. Scouting parties are to consist of white men and Indians, and are never to be composed of white men only. The hard money left by General Schuyler is to be used only for purposes in which no other means will suffice.

7. Colonel Dayton recommends that Colonel Elmore not allow the Indians too much rum as they tend to get drunk. Dayton states the Indians should not be allowed to run in and out of the fort; and advises Elmore to be very careful of the Toreys and dram sellers as they do great mischief amongst the Indians.

8. Thomas Mair is said to have received ten pounds for his house, the barn with the hay in it, and a stack of oats.

147. Albany, New York July 2, 1777. Colonel Goosen Van Schaick to Peter Gansevoort enclosing a general order which puts the troops of Tryon County under his command. Van Schaick also orders Gansevoort to communicate all happenings through him. Goosen reiterates the General's orders to close up Wood Creek should the British appear to be coming by way of Lake Ontario. Goosen sends his letter in the hands of John Hanson.

148. Albany, New York July 21, 1777. Pay Master Jeremiah Van Rensselaer to Peter Gansevoort stating that he is at a lost as to how to proceed with paying the regiment without the Muster Master's returns. Jeremiah states clothing is in short supply due to the great losses at Ticonderago.

148. Kingston, New York July 25, 1777. President Pierre Van Cortlandt ⁽³¹⁾ to The Albany County Committee of Safety and by the latter it is forwarded by order of Robert Benson Junior to The Tryon County Committee of Safety stating that he, Pierre, had spoken with the Council and that they in turn had consulted with General Washington concerning the Tryon County Committee's desire for greater protection. Van Cortlandt reports that Washington has ordered General [John] Glover's Brigade to Albany and there Glover is to consult with General Schuyler for further instructions. Pierre notes all of New York is alarmed.

150. Fort Schuyler, New York July 28, 1777. Peter Gansevoort to The Council of Safety reporting that about three o'clock on the afternoon of the 27th the garrison was alarmed by the firing of four guns. The troops upon turning out found three girls who had been picking raspberries about 500 yards from the fort, shot.