1From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 18 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I was duly favoured with yours of the 29 and 30th Ultimo with that of the 7th Inst. I shall take the first opportunity of transmitting your packet to General Clinton. The French fleet are now laying off Sandy Hook. I congratulate you on this very important and fortunate event. As the Cork fleet is hourly expected with provisions for the British army; and it is probable they are directed to...