101To George Washington from William Heath, 29 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
From the reports of the commanding officers of brigades, I am constrained to represent to your Excellency the general uneasiness and complaints of the army in the Cantonment in New Windsor on account of the late irregular issue and bad condition of the provisions with which the troops have been served—The complaints and uneasiness are growing to a height that calls for a speedy remedy. The...
102To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 17 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am Just honored with your two favors of yesterday which came to hand within an hour of each other as Soon as the advance Pickets can be Called in the Division will begin their March for Pecks kill. I most heartily Congratulate your Excellency on the Success of the American arms in the reduction of Stony Point—with so little loss, hope this is an Omen of future Success, I have Sent Expresses...
103To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 30 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
Last evening, three Hessian Deserters came to my Quarters. They left Fort Washington last sunday evening. One of the three is a very intelligent man, and has given me many particulars. (viz.) That the Troops at & near Fort-Washington, are said to amount to about 6,000 men, about one half the number British Grenadiers & Light Infantry. These Corps came from New York to that place, at the time...
104To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 20 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
The foregoing was some Days Since, handed to me, I believe Capt. Tuckerman has been a dilligent and faithfull Officer, and apprehend all the Facts Stated by him are true, I therefore beg leave to recommend him to your Excellency notice. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Your Excellencys most Obedient Servant ALS , DLC:GW . Capt. Abraham Tuckerman’s letter to Heath, dated 11...
105To George Washington from William Heath, 26 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with yours of 24 t h on your leaving Newburgh, & of the same date from Poughkeepsie. An Officer will be appointed to attend the meeting of the Referees. Nothing material has transpired below—The Enemy have encamped their Troops on York Island—There have been various reports of a fleets being seen on the Coast—I rather think it nothing more than our own Merchantmen from the...
106To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 12 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed is paragraph of a letter from Mr Foot, receiver of Cattle at Fish Kill, to Mr Watrous Superintendant of Cattle at this place; the contents of which are very alarming. Instead of haveing large Quantities of beef salted in bulk at this place, the Connecticutt, & New-Hampshire Hutts, as was intended, or pretended; about 200 head of small Cattle only have been salted here, & none on...
107To George Washington from William Heath, 14 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
Majors Gibbs and Rice, it is said, were admitted into the Massachusetts line by the consent of the field officers, upon certain conditions. A dispute has arisen respecting their right to rank and command. Several of the aggrieved have requested that the field officers of the line may hear and determine the dispute. It appears necessary that it should be done. I wish to know if your excellency...
108To George Washington from William Heath, 5 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed returns were received the last evening and this morning. I have the honor to be most respectfully your Excellencys most Obedt Servt MHi : Heath Papers.
109To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 16 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
Since my last the Deputy Pay Master Genl has received from the Honble Continental Congress, Warrents on the Loan Office for a Supply of Monies. We have purchased about One Hundred Horses for the Cannon and Ammunition Waggons, As soon as the latter are compleated, the whole will be sent on without loss of time. Saturday last a prize Brig. was sent in Here by Comodore Manly. She was bound from...
110To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 6 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your favor of the 20th Ultimo. Several Detachments are now on their march to join you. Mr Parker the pay Master of Colonel H. Jackson’s Regiment has in charge for you Seven & a half pounds of Sealing Wax—hope it will come safe to hand. We are pushing on the Stores of all kinds with the utmost expedition. Mr Agent Bradford has just informed me that he has received 28...