The Life and Times of Philip Schuyler, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
The Life and Times of Philip Schuyler, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Author: Benson J. Lossing

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-05

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13: 9780260376527

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Excerpt from The Life and Times of Philip Schuyler, Vol. 1 General Schuyler did not leave behind him any auto biography, in the form of a diary or a narrative of his career. Of his early life we have very little knowledge, except such as is preserved in family traditions and pas sages in the public records. Hitherto no biography of him has been written. Many years ago the late Chancellor Kent wrote a brief memoir of him, which occupies a few pages in the American Portrait Gallery. It is general and necessarily meager. More recently the late Mr. Irving, and also the author of this work, in their respective elabo rate biographies of Washington, have given many new and interesting details of General Schuyler's military life and his grandson, John 0. Hamilton, Esq., in his work en titled History of the Republic of the United States of America, as traced in the Writings of Alexander Hamilton and his Cotemporaries, has given much more information concerning Schuyler's civil life than had ever before been published. With these exceptions, very little has hitherto been written concerning the subject of these volumes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Hamilton and Peggy!
Hamilton and Peggy!

Author: L. M. Elliott

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2018-02-13

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 0062671324

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Drawing from historical journals and letters, New York Times bestselling author Laura Elliot weaves a richly detailed tale about the extraordinary Peggy Schuyler and her revolutionary friendship with Alexander Hamilton. Perfect for fans of the smash musical sensation Hamilton. Peggy Schuyler has always felt like she’s existed in the shadows of her beloved sisters: the fiery, intelligent Angelica and beautiful, sweet Eliza. But it’s in the throes of a chaotic war that Peggy finds herself a central figure amid Loyalists and Patriots, spies and traitors, friends and family. When a flirtatious aide-de-camp, Alexander Hamilton, writes to Peggy asking for her help in wooing the earnest Eliza, Peggy finds herself unable to deny such an impassioned plea. A fast friendship forms between the two, but Alexander is caught in the same war as her father, and the danger to all their lives is real. Everything is a battlefield—from the frontlines to their carefully coded letters—but will Peggy’s bravery’s and intelligence be enough to keep them all safe? Bank Street College Best Book of the Year (Historical Fiction, 2019) * 2018 Grateful American Book Prize Honorable Mention

The Life and Times of Philip Schuyler Volume 1
The Life and Times of Philip Schuyler Volume 1

Author: Benson John Lossing

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781230361420

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1860 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXVII. General Montgomery found a large proportion of the troops indisposed to comply with his invitation to accompany him to Quebec; and many precious days--days composed of those golden moments of opportunity that might have secured victory--passed by, while he was engaged in futile endeavors to persuade the New Englanders, whose terms of service had expired, to reenlist. Even those who had yet a short time to serve became turbulent, and some absolutely refused to go another step forward. Home-sickness, a most natural malady under the circumstances, took possession of whole companies; and day after day they left the camp in groups, and made their way up Lake Champlain to Ticonderoga, to receive their discharge from General Schuyler. "I believe," wrote that officer to Montgomery, on the 18th of November, "that you have few of the New England troops left, as near three hundred have passed here within these few days, and so very impatient to get home that many have gone from here by land." To the Continental Congress Schuyler wrote, on the 20th, saying: "Our army in Canada is daily reducing--about three hundred of the troops raised in Connecticut having passed here within a few days--so that I believe not more than six hundred and fifty or seven hundred from that colony are left. From the different New York regiments about forty are also lately come away. An unhappy home-sickness prevails Those mentioned above all came down as invalids, not one willing to reengage for the winter service. Unable to get any work done by them, I discharged them in groups. Of nil the specifics ever invented for any, there is none so efficacious as a discharge for thii prevailing disorder. No sooner was it administered but it perfected the cure of nine...

Catherine Schuyler
Catherine Schuyler

Author: Mary Gay Humphreys

Publisher: Hva Press

Published: 2020-02-18

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9781948697101

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"I am no stranger to the qualities which distinguish your character." - Alexander Hamilton in a letter to Catherine Schuyler Catherine Schuyler was one of the most important figures in early American history. Married to Philip Schuyler, known as the General of the North during the revolution, she played a critical role in the days of the war for America's liberty. Catherine Schuyler: A Woman of the Revolution details the life and times of this larger-than-life woman. Born in 1734, Catherine Schuyler grew up to become the grande dame of Albany. As her husband went off to fight for freedom--and their lives--it fell to Catherine to manage the household, raise the children, and protect them from the attacks of both the Indians and British. Whether it was providing food for the billeted soldiers, defending against an Indian attack, even setting fire to her family's own fields as the British approached, she faced life with determination and courage. Catherine Schuyler was at the epicenter of the social life of Albany, entertaining such distinguished guests such as George Washington, Ben Franklin, and British General Burgoyne. She was the mother of 15 children, eight of whom survived including Elizabeth Schuyler, who married Alexander Hamilton. In Catherine Schuyler: A Woman of the Revolution, author Mary Humphreys, a journalist and women's rights activist, provides a compelling and well-rounded look at Catherine's rich and fascinating life. Catherine Schuyler was a woman of strength and elegance who served her country and her family in equal measure.