361From George Washington to William Heath, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I send you the inclosed Letters to be transmitted to the several States—which you will be pleased to do as early as possible—I have delayed sendg them on till this Time, least the Object of our Expedition should be too soon disclosed. One of the Letters is left under a flying Seal for your Observation—from wch you will collect the Proportion of Militia still requested from the States for your...
362From 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.
363From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 20 December 1777 (Washington Papers)
I yesterday Evening received your Favor of the 7th Inst., and am happy to find the first account of the arrival of the Ship with Artillery &c. fully confirmed. This Event is fortunate & interesting, as it not only manifests the strong attachment of France to our Cause, but also makes us respectable in point of Artillery. I doubt not of your attention to secure the Stores, and wish your care of...
364From 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...
365From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 31 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favs. of the 21st and 26th Inst. Certificates from the paymasters of the 1st and 15th Massachusetts Regiments setting forth that Ensigns Gilbert and porter have settled their regimental accounts are necessary before those Gentlemen can obtain discharges. Upon producing them to you, you may indorse their discharges upon their Commissions, and inform me of the date, that I...
366From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 23 August 1776 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday Morning the Enemy landed at Gravesend Bay upon Long Island, from the best Information I can obtain, to the Number of about Eight Thousand. Colo. Hand retreated before them, burning as he came along, several parcels of Wheat, and such other Matters as he judged would fall into the Enemy’s Hands. Our first Accounts were, that they intended, by a forced March, to surprize Genl...
367From George Washington to William Heath, 28 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
In Addition to the Instructions I gave in my Letter of the 26th respecting Flags, I think it necessary to observe, that no Persons ought to be permitted to pass or repass under Cover of Flags, except those whose Names are properly inserted: As it is reported, that some People having availed themselves of such Opportunities, have formerly come into Jersey without any legal Permission. By the...
368From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 10 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received repeated intelligence this morning that besides the detachment which went from New Haven, the enemy in considerable force was moving by land towards horse neck, with a good many pieces of Artillery and a large number of Waggons. My accounts are that the first mentioned detachment had left New Haven, gone to Fairfield burnt the Town reimbarked and were off Norwalk, where ’tis...
369From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Heath, [21 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
I am commanded by The General to inform you that Lt. Col Gouvion and Capt Rochefontaine will march with the detachment under the Marquis De la Fayette. Major Villefranche will shortly return to the post of West Point. I have the honor to be Sir Yr. most Obed ser ALS , Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston. Heath was in command at West Point. Etienne Nicolas Marie Béchet, Chevalier de...
370From George Washington to William Heath, 9 July 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am favord with your Letter of this date. see 8 July 1782 from Heath As Mr Marbois consents, I have no objection to the two men in question being attached to one of the Regiments, to do duty untill they are demanded. I am Sir Your most Obedt Servt MHi : Heath Papers.