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Schuyler, George Lee 1811-
Sportsman; born in Rhinebeck, N. Y., June 9, 1811; became deeply interested in yachting.
In 1882 the New York Yacht Club returned the America's cup to him, as its only survivingdonor; but he immediately donated it anew to the club as a challenge-cup.
In 1887 he was referee in the race between the Volunteer and Thistle.
He published Correspondence and remarks upon Bancroft's history of the Northern campaign in 1777; and The character of Major-General Philip Schuyler.
He died on the yacht Electra off New London, Conn., July 31, 1890.