7651To George Washington from William Heath, 27 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed has been handed me this morning by Lt Colonel Hull, which I beg leave to submit to your Excellency. It is with much reluctance Colonel Hull thinks of being absent at this time, but assures me necessity compels him to request it. How the orderly duty will be done when Colonel Hull goes away I cannot say; it may be attended with some difficulty unless the Adjutant General sends one...
7652To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 17 December 1777 (Washington Papers)
General Burgoyne recd the information of the Resolve of Congress of the 1st Decemr (restricting the embarkation of his Troops to the port stipulated by the Convention of Saratoga and no other) with no small disopointment. I had before given him my opinion that an alteration would never be allowed; but he flattered himself otherwise. He is now anxiously waiting an answer to his Letter some time...
7653To George Washington from William Heath, 18 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
The last evening I was honored with yours of the 16th. I will convene the brigadiers and officers commanding brigades for the purposes directed by the general order of the 16th and take the other steps mentioned therein and in your letter. I forward two deserters from the guard-ship in the river. I have not been able to obtain any newspapers since those I sent last, but expect some soon. From...
7654To George Washington from William Heath, 2 Sept. 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from William Heath, 2 Sept. 1779. On 2 Sept., GW wrote Heath: “When yours of this morning came to Head Quarters, I was from home.”
7655To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 16 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to forward the enclosed intelligence this moment come to hand. I believe our manœuvres here have induced Sir Henry Clinton to alter his. I have ordered one of the Regiments Sent to Stamford to join the Division immediately, have order’d a detachment to move towards North Castle to observe the motions of the Enemy in that quarter & have directed the militia at Crompond to...
7656To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 27 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am this evening honored with your two favors of the 21st Instant. Upon enquiry Some time Since respecting the Beacons, I found that the Guard at the One on Butter Hill and which must Give the Signal to the Others had been taken off before your departure and General McDougall informed me it was done with your Excellencys approbation—this, and the extreme difficulty of keeping Guards on the...
7657To George Washington from William Heath, 23 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
The time of service, for which the levies under the command of general Waterbury are engaged, expires the last of this month; and although the legislature of the state of Connecticut have ordered another detachment of militia to do duty on the lines at Stamford, I am apprehensive a very good work, and convenient huts for the accomodation of troops, which have been erected at that place, may be...
7658To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 7 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed was handed me by Lt Col. Com’dt Sprout. From what I can learn the case is briefly this: Capt. Smart was a Captain and Paymaster in the 13. Massachusetts regiment—was in a bad state of health, and desired on that account to quit the service. He is so good an Officer that the regiment were loth to lose him, and advised him to get leave to retire for the recovery of his health; which...
7659To George Washington from William Heath, 9 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday honored with yours of the 7th—Major Keith has requested that his trial may not commence until general Paterson returns, which will probably be eight or ten days. I believe captain Dorrence will decline superintending the general hospital. I have desired general Huntington to ascertain the matter fully. I have the honor to be, With the greatest respect, Your excellency’s Most...
7660To George Washington from William Heath, 26 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed memorandum was sent me the last evening by colonel Webb, and is submitted for such directions as your excellency may think proper to give in any of the particulars mentioned. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect, Your excellency’s Most obedient servant, DLC : Papers of George Washington. Some of the Companies have only a partial supply of Ammunition. A deficiency of...
7661To George Washington from William Heath, 3 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed from general Sir Guy Carleton, came to hand last evening—I forward it by express. If it should contain any thing which will affect the mission with which your excellency has been pleased to honor me, I wish your further directions by the return of the express; as I intend going down the river early to morrow morning, unless something takes place which requires an alteration....
7662To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 30 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have just received the honor of yours of the 19th Instant, and shall pay strict attention to its Injunctions. I have this Day received a Letter from Major General Putnam of the 25th Inst. purporting that a Letter was lately intercepted going from General Howe to Genl Burgoyne intimating that he (How) shoud soon be at B—n to cooperate with Burgoyne; and that by another Express the General had...
7663To George Washington from William Heath, 14 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have just received the inclosed from Capt. Pray, by which it seems the fleet has returned from the southward, but whether with or without troops, does not yet appear. There certainly are several movements which require critical observations. Simpson the deserter (or whatever he may be) who I sent up this afternoon, says a large number of four and two horse waggons had been brought from Long...
7664To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 17 August 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Last night the Fire Ships & Row Gallies made an attempt, Upon the Enemys ships, which lay at Anchor up the River, The Fire ships were well Conducted, the Armed Schooner was Grappled and Burnt, The Phenix was Grappled for a Bought Ten minutes, But got herself Clear, The Lady Washington Galley and Independence, were Conducted with Great Judgment and Bravery, I wish I could Say that the Other...
7665To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 10 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed I do myself the honor to transmit the Commission of Capt. R. Allen late of Colo. Aldens Regiment who had your Excellency permission to Resign. Colo. Lee some time since received leave from Congress to resign his commission in the army —The time when the resignation was to take place I have settled with him but have not taken his Commission as his accounts are not settled—He informs me...
7666To George Washington from William Heath, 7 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with yours of this date. Your Excellency may rest assured that the water shall be well guarded by night—I will take the earliest opportunity to obey your orders respecting Judge Lawrence and Mr Beakman. I am not a little apprehensive that we shall very soon want provisions—The unhappy misapprehensions of the Deputy Quarter master at Hartford, will, I fear, create so much delay in...
7667To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 6 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge the Honor of the receipt of your favor of yesterday I was in Hopes this morning to have Given you Some fresh Intilligence, but have not yet Receiv⟨ed⟩ it but Still Expect it, as we have undoubtedly a Spy on the Island, Every necessary and Proper preparation having been made for that Purpose the Last night, and it is rather too Early in the morning as yet to receive our...
7668To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 19 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday I received the honor of yours of the 13th Instant. From my first being informed of Mr Fletcher’s appointment I have afforded him every assistance which he has asked for without the least delay, and have constantly enjoined upon him to acquaint me of any, the least, embarrassment which may fall in his way, which, if in my power, shall be immediately removed. Mr Fletcher has already...
7669To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 25 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
This Afternoon the Intelligence contained in the enclosed came to Hand, upon which General Rochambeau immediately made a requisition for 2000 Militia. I Have Called upon Governor Greene for 1500 Men and on Brigadier Godfrey of the Brigade in the County of Bristol (Massachusetts) for 800, General Rochambeau Saies that in Six days he shall be safe without the Assistance of the Militia. I Have...
7670To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 25 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed Intelligence this moment Came to hand shall run down to Genl Huntingtons Brigade shall take Genl Parsons with me any Signification of your pleasure shall be immediately executed. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your Excellency most obedient Servt ADfS , MHi : Heath Papers. This draft is docketed inadvertently as being to Brig. Gen. Samuel Holden Parsons. The...
7671To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 4 December 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am this moment informed that a Ship is arrived at portsmouth with a valuable Cargo of Ordnance & ordnance Stores for the use of the United States. as soon as we are fully ascertained of it measures shall be taken to secure, and forward them to the Arsenals. A large Quantity of Lead is on the Road, which with upwards of one Hundred Thousand Musket Cartridges, will be forwarded from...
7672To George Washington from William Heath, 10 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have just received a letter from colonel Humphrys, in which he observes that your Excellency wishes to be informed whether brigadier-general Glover is absent at this time by my permission, and if not, whether I know the reasons of his absence. To which I beg leave to reply, that general Glover is not now absent with any permission of mine, nor do I know the reasons of his absence. The 10th...
7673To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 11 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your two favors of yesterday, General Parsons went down towards the Sound the last night in order to obtain the best Intelligence from Long Island—Confer with Genls Howe Glover &c. and to direct the proposed attempt on Lloyds Neck if it should from Circumstances appear advisible, I shall from Time to Time acquaint your Excellency on that Head as Intelligence may be...
7674To George Washington from William Heath, 7 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
I did myself the honor of writing Your Excellency yesterday by Mr Flint, who was on his way to the army—This will probably reach you sooner. The southern postrider was undoubtedly taken on monday last near Pumpton, and the mail carried off—this probably will furnish Mr Rivington with materials for some weeks to come. On the 4th at 12 o’clock a fleet of about 26 sail, some of them large vessels...
7675To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 26 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
yesterday General Wadsworths Brigade went Home leaving the Stores without a Guard Untill I sent one Down. The Militia of this State are Coming in—None have as yet arrived from the Eastward, Brigadier General Warner was at Danbury the Last night with 4 Companies Only—more are Hourly Expected—General Lincoln is on the Road, I have Sent your Excellency’s Letter by Express to meet him. I have...
7676To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 3 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency General Comte de Rochambeau has this morning consented to Colo. Green’s Regiment joining the Army; I shall therefore order them to march as Soon as possible; which I apprehend will be Some time the next Week. the Comte retains the three months militia from Massachusetts for the purpose of compleating the Works at Butts’s hill. this Militia consists of parts of five Regiments, as...
7677To George Washington from William Heath, 6 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Major Keith has been relieved from the lines, and is ordered in arrest on the enclosed charges, which are submitted to your excellency. He will soon be brought to trial unless you think proper to order otherwise. A considerable number of soldiers in every regiment I am informed, are destitute of cartridge boxes, which will render them in a great measure unfit for real service, should the...
7678To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 2 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
General Parsons informs me that a number of recruits for the Connecticut Regts are rendezvousing at Fairfield and requests that Colo. Durkee may go down to muster them and a Subaltern from each Brigade to receive them and march them up. his desire for Colo. Durkees being appointed to this Business is the assurance that the recruits will be critically examined and Such as are unfit for the...
7679To George Washington from Maj. Gen. William Heath, 28 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Maj. Gen. William Heath, 28 Oct. 1779 . GW’s secretary Robert Hanson Harrison wrote Heath on this date, 7:00 P.M. : “His Excellency has received Your favor of this date and thanks You for the Intelligence. Whether the fleet seen in the Sound standing to the Westward, has the Rhode Island Garrison on board or not, remains to be determined; the General as yet has received...
7680To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 25 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
A few days Since, and during the absence of General Comte de Rochambeau at Hartford I received very particular intelligence from Major Talmadge that Adml Rodney arrived at Sandy hook on the 13th Instant With ten Sail of the Line and two frigates—that on the 15th Admiral Rodney detached Commodore Drake with four Sail of the Line to reinforce Admiral Arbuthnot (these four Ships formed a junction...