141From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 2 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your Letters of the 30th of [January] and 1st Instant. You will be pleased to observe that Colonel Cranes Regiment is not to be included in the present distribution of Cloathing in the Massachusetts Returns; because this Regt has already drawn a proportion of Cloathing with the Corps of Artillery—and the second dividend is to be made upon the same principles. The...
142From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 1 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
Capt. Lincoln & Lieut. Eldred Prisoners lately exchanged, having applied for an extension of their furloughs beyond the first of April—I shall have no objections to any reasonable indulgences in such extraordinary Cases. but cannot undertake to act upon particular applications, as this might counteract the general Arrangements made by the Commanding Officers of Regts—who ought to be consulted,...
143From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 25-29 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
The abilities of the author of the inclosed letter, and his talent for enterprize, are unknown to me; I am unable therefore to advise with respect to the project he contemplates. If he has spirit & address equal to the execution of it, and is possessed of sufficient prudence to receive discretionary orders it will be perfectly agreeable to me that you should give them. The Colonel is not, I...
144From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 29 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
From the excessive hurry of business, I have not had it in my power, to notice particularly the contents of your Letter of the 20th Instant. I immediately directed the Quarter Master General to have the Provisions you mentioned forwarded to West Point by land or water without a moments delay. I presume he has taken the necessary Measures. Col. Wadsworth informs me there is a probability the...
145From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 25 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am much obliged to you for the account of the success of the Enterprize against Morrissania. Since the Troops under the command of Major General Parsons appear to be so much fatigued, I would advise to compleat the Detachment of Major Gen. Howe (if possible) from the Troops remaining in Camp, particularly from the Brigades on the East Side of the River; because these Men may be immediately...
146From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 20 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
I did not expect that the Postscript to my letter of the 14th (written in much haste) requesting only a Suspencion of your order of the 13th untill the hurry of the business I was then engaged in should be a little over , would have drawn from you such a letter as yours of the 16th, which did not come to my hands till the evening of the 18th. I neither questioned your right to issue orders for...
147From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 19 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
I received last Night your favors of the 16th and 18th Instant. and will attend to the subjects of them as early as possible. Indeed I shall write immediately to Govr Trumbull Govr Hancock, and the Agents of that State at Springfield, to forward on the supplies of Beef Cattle, unless they will expect to see a dissolution of the Army. I approve of the Arrangements made for carrying into...
148From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 16 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your favor of last Evening. I cannot by the Intelligence I have had from Jersey, beleive the Enemy are preparing to make a Movement in that Quarter—however I could wish to have the truth ascertained. Col. Hay informs me there are at least two Hundred Barrels of Flour, at the Landings near Poughkeepsie —The present favorable weather urges strongly the necessity of having it...
149From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 14 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 10th was received the Morning I was last at West Point—a variety of avocations have prevented my acknowledging it untill this time. With respect to the Soldiers who have been Prisoners, I have to observe, that I think it reasonable, the indulgence of Furloughs should be granted to those whose circumstances require it, and for whose return their Officers can become in a great...
150From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 12 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Marqs De la Fayette Colo. Laurens & others arrived here yesterday, but bring no later accts than those I had with me at West-point —nor have I heard any thing further from the revolted Troops, or the Comee of Congress since Genl Sullivans Letter which you heard read. I beg therefore that the detachment may be hurried, and I informed when it will be ready to move. I will direct Colo. Blaine...