11From George Washington to William Heath, 15 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received your two favors of Yesterday. General Knox will concert Measures with you respecting the Artillery & Stores. I have no objection against building a Provost on Pollipus Island, if it is judged a good situation by those who have reconnoitred it—I never have examined it myself for the purpose. With great regard I am Dear Sir Your Most Obed. Servt MHi : Heath Papers.
12From George Washington to William Heath, 4 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
I reced your favor of Yesterday with the News paper inclosed. The very high Wind this morning has determined me to defer going to West Point—I therefore return the Barge which need not be sent up again as my own will be fit for use tomorrow or next day. I am Dr Sir Your very Obed Servt MHi : Heath Papers.
13From George Washington to Maj. Gen. William Heath, 12 March 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. Gen. William Heath, 12 Mar. 1778. On 6 April, Heath wrote GW , “I have to acknowledge the honor of the receipt of yours of the 5th & 12th Ulto.”
14From George Washington to William Heath, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
You will please to furnish the Teams required by the Qr Mr General without a moments delay—These same teams, or some others, may reach you in time to answer the purposes you speak of. I am halted for want of them, and have my movements, the success of which depends absolutely upon celerity, impeded. Colo. Smith will apply for a party to assist the transportation at the Ferry, which I desire...
15From George Washington to William Heath, 9 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to convene the General Officers now in Camp and with them take into consideration a dispute of Rank between Colonels Swift and Webb. You will be pleased to report to me the opinion of the Board thereon. I am Sir Your most obt and hble servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
16From George Washington to William Heath, 22 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
As the Referees, who are to settle the disputes between the Army and Mr Sands & Co., will sit for that purpose in a few days, it will be necessary for the Gentn of the Army to appoint some Person to attend in their name to conduct the business; I wish you therefore to make it known to the Army under your Command, that such Person may be appointed, and that he properly prepare necessary papers,...
17From George Washington to William Heath, 25 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Letter of Yesterday, and enclose the Discharge of Major Cartwright. The Deserter from Robinsons Regt is sent back, to be delivered to the Civil Authority, of West Chester County, to which he belonged. I am Dear Sir With great esteem Your Most Obed. Servt MHi : Heath Papers.
18From George Washington to William Heath, 2 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Bearer of this, one of the Stockbridge Indians, has come from the Chiefs of that Tribe with an offer of their service for part of the Campaign; their application you have inclos’d—In my answer to those Chiefs I have refer’d them to you; and if you think they can be of any advantage you may order them down—but it has ever been my opinion that their services never compensated the expence....
19From George Washington to William Heath, 15 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
Having occasion to go to Poughkeepsie for the purpose of transacting some business with His Excellency Govr Clinton, I shall set off for that place this Morning, and shall not probably return until tomorrow Evening—I give you this information that you may during my absence take upon yourself the superintendance of the Army. With great regard & esteem I am Dear Sir Your Most Obedt Servt MHi :...
20From George Washington to William Heath, 20 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am favord with your Letter of Yesterday—I consent to Colo. Greatons Sending a Serjeant to Boston for the purpose you mention provided no charge is to be brought against the public therefor. I am Sir Your very Obed. serv. MHi : Heath Papers.