Albany, May 30, 1781.
Dear Sir:
Your favor, covering copies of the letters which passed between the
General and you, I received on Friday last at Saratoga, which I left,
somewhat indisposed, on Sunday, and arrived in the evening. The fatigue
of the journey increased my disorder, which is the quinsy, with so
much rapidity, that before Tuesday morning I was twice bled to prevent
suffocation. The inflammation is subsiding, and I have been able to
swallow a little broth to-day. I propose to attend the Legislature the
latter end of the next week, when I shall have the pleasure of seeing
you at Fishkill on the Sunday following. I believe you may prepare
yourself to go to Philadelphia, as there is little doubt but you will
be appointed.
The enemy are arrived at Crown Point: their number not perfectly
ascertained, but I believe about two thousand. It is said they intend
to fortify there. A rumor prevails that the three companies of Van
Schaik’s, now to the northward, are to be called down. If so, I shall
instantly remove my family and stock from Saratoga, being certain, if I
delay it more than four days after the troops move, that the enemy will
possess themselves of the whole. Adieu.
I am, dear Sir,
Most affectionately
And sincerely,
Your obedient servant,
Ph: Schuyler.
Colonel Hamilton.