51To George Washington from William Heath, 12 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed from captain Pray came to hand the last evening. George Losier, whom he mentions to have taken, being an inhabitant and not taken in arms, I have written to captain Pray to deliver him to the civil authority. Colonel Jackson returned from the command at Dobbs’ ferry yesterday—He has some late New York papers, which he will present at head-quarters. All the late accounts from New...
52To George Washington from William Heath, 11 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed was handed to me the last evening. From the circumstances which are related, I am led to request your excellency’s indulgence to Barnam, and that he may have it as soon as you may think it convenient. I have the honor to be, With the greatest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant DLC : Papers of George Washington. Enclosed is a representation of John Barnam (a soldier...
53To George Washington from William Heath, 10 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday honoured with yours of the 8th. A general court-martial shall take cognizance of major Porter’s absence as soon as it can be effected. I wish to know how your excellency would have the charge or charges expressed. I have sent parties this day to repair the roads towards Pecks-kill. It is said there is great uneasiness in New York and at Morrissania among the refugees, on...
54To George Washington from William Heath, 9 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday honored with yours of the 7th—Major Keith has requested that his trial may not commence until general Paterson returns, which will probably be eight or ten days. I believe captain Dorrence will decline superintending the general hospital. I have desired general Huntington to ascertain the matter fully. I have the honor to be, With the greatest respect, Your excellency’s Most...
55To George Washington from William Heath, 8 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I wish to know whether it be your excellency’s pleasure that the absence of major John Porter of the Massachusetts line should be taken cognizance of by a general court-martial. He stands eldest major in the line—the dismission of lieutenant-colonel Badlam opens a vacancy for a lieutenant-colonel—Major Maxwell is second major in the line, and is very anxious to know how the promotion is to be...
56To George Washington from William Heath, 6 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Major Keith has been relieved from the lines, and is ordered in arrest on the enclosed charges, which are submitted to your excellency. He will soon be brought to trial unless you think proper to order otherwise. A considerable number of soldiers in every regiment I am informed, are destitute of cartridge boxes, which will render them in a great measure unfit for real service, should the...
57To George Washington from William Heath, 5 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed from Colonel Jackson, with the new york paper this moment came to hand. I have written to Colonel Jackson to allow the paroled Prisoners to land & make themselves as comfortable as they can untill Your pleasure is known respecting them, which I request as soon as may be convenient. The letters addressed to General Sir Guy Carleton & Capt. Ludlow are received, & will be forwarded...
58To George Washington from William Heath, 4 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was the last evening honored with yours of the 3d which puts a stop to my going down the river conformably to your excellency’s former instructions. The enclosed came to hand this morning. I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant, DLC : Papers of George Washington.
59To George Washington from William Heath, 3 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed from general Sir Guy Carleton, came to hand last evening—I forward it by express. If it should contain any thing which will affect the mission with which your excellency has been pleased to honor me, I wish your further directions by the return of the express; as I intend going down the river early to morrow morning, unless something takes place which requires an alteration....
60To George Washington from William Heath, 2 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Capt. Goodale of the 5th Massachusetts regiment with Your Excellency’s approbation, will go to Massachusetts to apprehend some of the many Deserters from the line of that State—Capt. Goodale goes on the principle of having his expences borne as specifyed in Your letter to me of the 31st Ulto—He will endeavour to obtain a descriptive list of such as have deserted this summer—and will take such...