1780.
My Dear Sir:
Your favor of the 17th I received on that day. That of the 13th has
taken a tour to Albany and was delivered me this moment.
Commissioners will be appointed to meet the Eastern Convention; I
believe Judge Hubbard, Mr. Benson, the Attorney General, and myself,
will go; the two gentlemen I have mentioned are as deeply impressed as
men can be with the necessity of more power in the directing councils,
or what would be better in our present situation, ----. The lower house
are for it, but the upper timid, although heartily disposed to every
measure which will give vigor.
I was too much indisposed to undertake the journey to Hartford,
and continue so much so that I am obliged to quit this before the
Legislature rises.
I am informed Gates is to have the thanks of the Senate for not
despairing of the Commonwealth, but that they do not mean to tread
wholly in the steps of the Romans, and confine him to subordinate
commands; he is to have a potent army, and to drive Cornwallis and his
crew into the sea with more rapidity than he flew to Hillsborough.
Pray entreat the General and the gentlemen of his family to accept of
my best wishes, in which you always partake.
I am, dear Sir,
Affectionately yours, etc.,
P. Schuyler.
Col. Hamilton.