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Rh one for boys. It is a difficult and trying one, but Philip Schuyler, though he is my chief rival for the governorship of this state, I can say is one of our best men. If the New England people would only support him as they ought, I think there would be no question as to the outcome."

"Are they not supporting him?" "Not as they ought to."

"Why not?"

"Jealousies, petty and local for the most part. The fools don't seem to realize that it is a time for every one to forget himself and for us all to pull together. However, General Washington is aware of all this, and I do not need to explain it to you more fully. We have found out how many there are in the command of General Burgoyne," he added quietly.

"How many?"

"There are three brigades, with General Phillips, General Fraser, and General Hamilton in command. The Hessians have been distributed among these three brigades, with one corps of reserve, and Riedesel, Kingston, and Money in command of the Dutchmen."

"The Dutch butchers!" exclaimed Robert angrily.