George Washington Papers

To George Washington from William Heath, 23 April 1781

West point April 23. 1781.

Dear General,

The enclosed is this moment put into my hand. While your Excellency is with the army, I think it improper for me to grant warrants impress—I therefore beg leave to submit the necessity of an impress warrant being granted for the purposes within mentioned. The case, most certainly, is very urgent. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant,

W. Heath

DNA: RG 93—Manuscript File.

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