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To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 9 June 1778

From Major General William Heath

Head Quarters Boston June 9th 1778.

Dear General

I am this moment informed that a french Ship of Twenty Guns arrived at Portsmouth on fryday last with a valuable Cargo of Cloathing Arms, Horse furniture &c., for the use of the United States.1 She left France the 12th of April. War was not declared at that time, but the greatest preparations making for it, both in France & England.

Major Courtis and Adjutant Dunckerley never received Commissions none having been sent for Colo. Henleys Regiment. Enclosed is Ensign Winship’s Commission which was lodged with me sometime since, upon receiving your Excellency’s pleasure for his resigning of it.2 I have the honor to be With great respect Your Excellency’s Most Obedt Servt

W. Heath

ALS, DLC:GW; ADfS, MHi: Heath Papers.

1. “Fryday last” was 5 June.

2. John Winship’s commission has not been found.

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    To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 9 June 1778
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    Washington, George
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    9 June 1778

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    “To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 9 June 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-15-02-0379. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 15, May–June 1778, ed. Edward G. Lengel. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2006, p. 366.]

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