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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Schuyler, George Lee 1811- (search)
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.