Colonel Hamilton.
SCHUYLER TO HAMILTON.
Albany, February 5, 1781.
Dear Sir:
The plan you mention for supplying the armies in America, I should be exceedingly happy to see attempted; but I fear Congress will not venture on it, although they should be convinced of its eligibility. In the course of last year, I proposed it repeatedly to individual members, who generally approved, and once or twice took occasion to mention it in Congress; but in the House no one dared to give his opinion. I am persuaded, if it was adopted, that a saving, at present almost inconceivable, would be induced, and an order and economy in the public expenditures, which, whilst it would reconcile the minds of men to bear the public burthens with alacrity, would effectually eradicate the fears which too generally prevail, that we shall sink under the enormous weight of our expenses. * * *
I am, my dear Sir,
Very affectionately,
Yours, etc., etc.,
Ph: Schuyler.
Colonel Hamilton.
HAMILTON TO SCHUYLER.
Head Quarters, New Windsor, February 18, 1781.
My Dear Sir: