George Washington Receives Reports on Canadian Campaign Shortages in 1776
On May 26, 1776, Gen. George Washington remained in Philadelphia for meetings with the Continental Congress. Maj. Gen. Philip Schuyler reported severe shortages of troops, boats, and provisions from the Canadian theater.
prnewswire.comGen. George Washington remained in Philadelphia on May 26, 1776, where he continued meetings with the Continental Congress. Congress did not convene that Sunday. Maj. Gen. Philip Schuyler wrote from Fort George with updates on the Canadian campaign.
He described shortages of troops, boats, and provisions as dire. Washington also addressed rumors of disloyalty within the ranks. Mark Hopkins, a Massachusetts lawyer and militia colonel, reported that earlier suspicions about Schuyler's loyalty were unfounded.
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Washington had to address supply shortages while managing internal loyalty concerns.
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