From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 5 February 1780

To Major General William Heath

Head Quarters Morris Town 5th Feby 1780.

Dear Sir

General poor sent down the Bearer Capt. Leigh for 10,000 dollars for the purpose of recruiting,1 but the military Chest here being intirely exhausted, I must request you, if possible to spare him that sum. But should your stock of Cash not admit of the whole, be pleased to let him have as much as you conveniently can. I am informed that the New Hampshire troops are just now in good temper and shew a disposition to reinlist, which makes a supply of Money the more desirable.2 I am Dear sir Yr most obt Servt

Go: Washington

LS, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, MHi: Heath Papers; Df, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

1. See Enoch Poor to GW, 29 January.

2. Poor had conveyed this information in his letter to GW of 29 January.

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Title: From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 5 February 1780
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Heath, William
Date: 5 February 1780

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Cite as: “From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 5 February 1780,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-24-02-0303. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 24, 1 January–9 March 1780, ed. Benjamin L. Huggins. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2016, pp. 384–385.]

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