Albany January 14. 1776
Sir
Thro the great Hurry in which the Express was sent off from hence, the Enclosed was forgot. I am Sir [&c.]
Ph: Schuyler
[Enclosure]
Sir I have Sent Colo [Seth] Warner to throw In to Canada what Ever Number of Men he can procure upon what are Commonly Called the New Hampshire Grants; And In order to Incourage them to March without Delay, I have Offered fourty Shillings lawful as a Bounty to the Men, and a Months pay to the Officers and an Allowence of one Sixth of a Dollar per Day from their leaving home untill they Can receive Continental provisions ー
I hope the Congress will give their approbation of this Measure I am as above Yours &c.
P Schuyler
The Hono: John Hancock Esqr
1. Papers CC (Letters of Major General Philip Schuyler), 153, I, 402, NA.
