1From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 20 December 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am extremely unhappy that our want of Magazines, and precarious mode of supply, subject us, to such repeated inconveniences and distresses; but hope the flour from Ringwood or Red hook will arrive soon, to give at least a temporary releif. By the general Return of the Issues, I observe the number of Rations to be much greater than I apprehended, & that they do not diminish in the proportion,...