31To George Washington from William Heath, 4 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
It has been my determination and endeavour to have presented your Excellency this Evening a List of the Officers of the Massachusetts Line, and a Sketch of arrangment agreable to what I hinted to your Excellency when I had the honor last to see you, but I find it impossible to have it compleated in Season to be delivered this evening, I therefore request your indulgence to defer it Untill...
32To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 8 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your’s of the 6th —have ordered Major Throop with his Detachment to join their respective Corps; have also desired Major Bauman to give notice to General Knox previous to his trying the proposed experiments in Gunnery. Capt. Welles was some time since directed by your Excellency to take the command of the guard Boats with a company of light Infantry from the...
33To George Washington from William Heath, 16 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed are two letters which I have received from captain Banister, who has for some time been at Springfield receiving recruits. My receipt of the first of the letters, I took the liberty to mention to your Excellency when I had the honor of seeing you here; The other came to hand this morning. As your Excellency’s letter to major-general Lincoln while he was at Boston, which I had the...
34To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 2 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am this Evening honored with yours of the 31st ultimo. I came here the last Evening in order to arrange and make a distribution of the militia who are coming in from all quarters. It has been agreed that about three thousand Militia shall act upon the Island—(about 1500 near quaker Hill.) If Sir Henry Clinton should land South of the Town the militia will Support Genl Rochambeau. If he lands...
35To George Washington from Brigadier General William Heath, 31 March 1776 (Washington Papers)
on Yesterday I arrived in this City with the Brigade, and flatter my Self that Considering the Badness of the Roads Stormy weather &c. your Excellency will not think that I have been either Negligent or dilitory on the march. General Schuyler Still remains at Albany and the Command of the army at present devolves on me, I have this day ordered a Return of the army, But have it not in my Power...
36To George Washington from William Heath, 1 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
Little of consequence has transpired since your departure. Some parties of the enemy have come out towards the plains, and some few shot have been exchanged between patroling parties. Yesterday we made a grand forage down to the Plains—the troops are not expected back till this afternoon, therefore have it not in my power to report whether they met with opposition or not. The militia are...
37To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 16 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday afternoon a Committee from the Board of War of this State presented me the inclosed Resolve of the General Assembly & Estimate of Stores and provisions necessary for the secret Expedition to St Johns River, an Expedition some time since recommended by the Honble Congress, of which I doubt not your Excellency has been fully acquainted. The Committee desired that I would furnish them...
38To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 2 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed was put into my hand the last evening. Although the field Officers who were appointed to command the detachment which marched on the 19th ulto were appointed in my orders, yet as they were those your Excellency was pleased to name in your letter of the 17th I am induced to communicate the inclosed to you. I have learnt that the officers of the other lines have thought themselves...
39To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 25 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Adjutant General informed me this morning that your Excellency was desireous to know which of the Criminals vizt Johnson and Case of the Connecticut Line who are under Sentence is most worthy of Death, and that I would make enquiry and Send my opinion. Having attended to the matter I find that, Johnson belongs to Greenwich is a Single man 34 years old has nither Brother or Sister, but...
40To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 23 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am now to acknowledge the honor of the receipt of yours of the 22d Ulto and 5th Instant. In consequence of the former I directed Major Barber to purchase up what Lead he could find in this Town or its Vicinity. He soon informed me that he had purchased Ten Tons, Six of which were forwarded, some days since, to Springfield. the remainder will follow immediately. Mr Jervis, Agent to the...
41To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 19 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed is just Come to hand from Capt. Hopkins an Intelligent and good officer. Should not the guard Boats be Very Vigilant? The Brass 12 pounders are brought to Nelson’s point. Shall they be kept here to be used as occasion may require, or be sent elsewhere? I have the honor to be Very respectfully Your Excellencys Obedient Servant LS , DLC:GW ; ADfS , MHi : Heath Papers. The enclosure...
42To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 20 December 1780 (Washington Papers)
The last evening I was honored with yours of yesterday, shall attend to its injunctions. Enclosed is Major Darbys opinion of the model of a flat bottom’d boat of the best construction for the convenience of men, and transportation of the boats on Carriages. Capt. Welles who has the charge of the Guards Boats informs me, that the number of boats is insufficient, and that additional ones of a...
43To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 7 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
We have in the provost here a soldier belonging to Lt Colo. Pawlings Corps of New York Levies, Confined for repeated desertions & other enormities. Lt Colo. Pawling desires he may be tried by Court Martial and asserts that he is subject to be tried and punished in the same manner Continental Soldiers are. As the Levies are at Some times sent into the Field under particular conditions of trial...
44To George Washington from Brigadier General William Heath, 9 March 1776 (Washington Papers)
Visited the Guards on Yesterday before noon, found them in Good Order, Ordered Grand Rounds at Eleven, Visiting Rounds at half Past Three and Patroles between each Relief, Grand Rounds Report that they found the Guards Vigilant, and Sentinels Alert. Capt. of the White House Guard Reports That the Enemy worked all night, That at 4 oClock this morning the Bells rang in Boston, and a number of...
45To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 1 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
a Large Fleet of men of war are now almost up to our Light House and are beyond a doubt an Enemy the alarm is Given, and the militia assembling, There are no Continental Troops here except about 40 Invalids—our Militia are as good as any but your Excy is sensible they are not like Regular Troops about Twenty Ships are in Sight & Some of them very large. I am Dear Genl in haste your obt Servt...
46To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 3 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose a Letter which I have Just received from Brigadier General Nixon, representing the Situation of Colonel Nixon, who was Some time Since ordered to Springfield, to receive and forward the recruits from the Eastward, I also enclose the reports made by the party of observation at verplankes Point yesterday and to Day —I do not know from whom Genl Nixon obtained his...
47To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 26 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
This will be handed to your Excellency by the Marquis Devienne lately from France. He has come to serve in our Army, and requested a line to you. We have a report this day that a number of the Enemy from Rhode Island, yesterday morning surprised a party of our men who were posted at Warren Neck and made prisoners of nearly the whole, burnt the meeting house & destroyed a large number of Boats...
48To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 12 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
In Consequence of receiving the inclosed Letter this morning from Major General Howe I have detached from the Connecticut Line Lt Colo. Gray Major Cleft and four Companies of 41 rank & File each, properly officered; to march with all possible Expedition to Stanford to be ready should an attempt on the Enemy be thought adviseable, would request the return of Genl Howes Letter when your...
49To George Washington from William Heath, 13 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed I have the honor to present your Excellency the arrangements of the four reformed Massachusetts regiments, and the New Hampshire corps. Some few of the Massachusetts officers have been arranged on the principles of seniority—I wish the arrangement may be left so far open that in case any of the senior officers should prevail on the juniors to exchange with them, it may be done. This I...
50To George Washington from William Heath, 5 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have not been honored with a line from you since that of the 29. ulto from Trenton—The post rider with the southern mail, I am apprehensive has been stopped and robbed of the mail in his way from Philadelphia. I am this moment informed that yesterday at 12 o’clock a fleet of about 26 sail, some of them large vessels, passed by Stanford to the eastward—But whether they were merchant men—a...
51To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 19 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Three Troops of Light Horse, making about 90 Men in the whole, have already got in, & others are nearby—Col. Douglas & Col. Stores’s Regiments of Militia are at West Chester—Col. Williams’s have not reached this as yet, but will move forward as soon as they come in—Col. Stores acquaints me that about 4000 Militia may be expected soon; what will be done with them I cannot tell—They have neither...
52To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 7 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with yours of the 17th Ultimo. Captain Robert Davis left this place to join the Army some three or four weeks since. I believe General Glover & his Brigade Major Fosdick are much better acquainted with his conduct and services while here, than I am. The Military Stores which arrived at Portsmouth from France in the Dutchess of Grammond I have ordered to this place on their...
53To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 25 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
I take the Liberty to do myself the honor to enclose to your Excellency a Letter which I have just received from Colo. Armand who has express’d a great inclination, if agreable to you, to have Major Daniel Lyman my eldest Aide de Camp advanced to the Lieutenant Colonelcy of his regiment, which is now vacant. I should with much reluctance part with Major Lyman from my family, but, if this...
54To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 30 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to Send your Excellency one Sugden a Deserter from the 33rd British Regt who left verplanks Point the day before yesterday. Colo. Putnam has gone down this morning to reconnoitre the Enemys Posts as Soon as he returns which I do not expect will be before tomorrow, report shall be made to your Excellency. In conversation the last evening with Some of the Principle officers...
55To George Washington from William Heath, 3 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
The daily arrival of recruits from the eastward has so filled the barracks that more cannot be received into them without crowding them so close as to endanger their health. We have no expedient, but that of putting one regiment or part of a regiment from each of the brigades in the garrison into tents—I fear it is too early to take the step; but do not see how it can be avoided. I have...
56To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 23 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed are a number of passports from Genl Pattersons, for Good[s] &c. to be Sent from New York by the Flag to Persons in differant parts of this State I must Confess these in the Heat of war appear to me not a little extraordinary, and If one Family may be Supplyd why not another, and so on to an open trades The Passports of Mrs and Miss Colden Mrs McLarthy and Mrs Logan are in their...
57To George Washington from William Heath, 30 July 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with Your Excellencys letter of this date, covering two to general Sir Guy Carleton, they are forwarded by Express to Dobbs ferry, to be sent to the enemies out Post. I shall hold myself in readiness to execute Your Excellencys commands as express’d in Your letter. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Your Excellencys Most Obedient Servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
58To George Washington from William Heath, 16 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
Some of the Regiments have not a Sufficiency of metal to make Buttons for the Soldiers Cloathing Lt Colo. Hull informs me that Mr Ruddock Commissary Military Stores at Fishkill has some Pewter or Blo ck Tin in Store if your Excellency thinks proper to give an order for the delivery of what may be wanting, Colonel Hull mentions Fifteen or Twenty lb. for the Regt which he recommends—I have the...
59To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 14 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I arrived here with the Division, the last Night. I do myself the honor to enclose a Letter and extract of a Letter from General Parsons. I march immediately for Canaan, sending off the Tents & heavy baggage to Danbury. The Enemy are frequently Sending out light parties. If it might possibly be Consistent with your Excellencys intention, to order on the light Infantry belonging to this...
60To George Washington from William Heath, 9 Oct. 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from William Heath, 9 Oct. 1779. On 9 Oct., GW wrote Heath: “I have received your favor of to-day.”
61To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 8 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a Letter this moment received from Major General Howe. would beg the favor that it might be returned after your Excellency may [be] done with it. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your Excellencys most obedient Servt ADfS , MHi : Heath Papers. Heath most likely enclosed Maj. Gen. Robert Howe’s letter to him dated 6 Aug. from the “Camp on Keelers...
62To George Washington from Brigadier General William Heath, 22 February 1776 (Washington Papers)
I some Time Since Reported, that Colonels Prescott & Phinny, had Chosen the Revd Mr Foster for the Chaplin of those Regiments This Choice is but Temporary as it is at Present Uncertain whether Mr Foster Can be absent from his Own Parrish for more than a month or Two, I now beg leave further to report that Colonels Greaton & Baldwin have made Choice of the Revd Mr Barnum for the Chaplin of...
63To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 27 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have received the honor of yours of the 10th Instant, and immediately sent on Lt Colo. Sprout who is an Active Spirited Officer to correct those Abuses committed by the Troops on the March mentioned by your Excellency. I have desired the same of General Nixon who is also on his journey to Pecks Kill, at which place he will have arrived before this reaches you. But surely all the Troops have...
64To George Washington from William Heath, 3 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with yours of the 15th instant. In mine of the 17th I mentioned that the board of war had desired me not to issue the clothing until your Excellency’s directions were given. I have not heard a word from them on the subject since. The troops are in a most distressed situation. I have directed each regiment to prepare a work-shop for its taylors, and the materials are now...
65To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 27 August 1776 (Washington Papers)
By Express this moment, I am Informed that Two Ships and One Brig are Just Come to Anchor above Frog Point near the New City—I have Instantly Detached Colo. Graham with his Regiment with orders to prevent their Landing to Pillage or Burn, I Imagine that more ships will follow them—But whether their Plan is only to Block up the Sound or to make a Diversion on this Side, Time must Discover, I...
66To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 20 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
I arrived at this place the last week—am waiting to execute your Excellencys orders in the manner directed when the Forces of our illustrious Ally arrive: no intelligence of their near approach has yet been received here. Doctor Craik is assiduously attending to the objects of your orders to him. The General Assembly have assigned a place called Paupasquash (a point of Land about 15 Miles...
67To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 15 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Detachment ordered to be made & held in readiness to march, have been compleatly ready for this day or two, & from the general representation of the Officers a very good temper is every where predominant among the men—there is but little said by them, but the Officers are of opinion, that they will chearfully obey any orders that are given. I mentioned in mine of the 13th that six...
68To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 16 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
On the 14th Instant being on my Journey back to the Army, I received the Honor of yours of the 3rd Instant, and Immediately turned back. Since my first arrival in this Quarter, I have in Obedience to your Excellency’s Orders of the 9th Ultimo been Endeavouring to forward the Troops to Tyconderoga, part of four Regiments vizt Colo. Marshalls, Brewers, Bradfords, and Francis’s have marched, and...
69To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 22 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
Four Prisoners of war, belonging to Delancey’s corps, are just sent to this post; they were a patroling party, sent out by Delancy the day before yesterday, and were taken by a reconnoitring party of six men from Major Maxwell’s detachment—The four are all wounded, a fifth so badly, as obliged our party to leave him at Sing sing—two others of the party ran off. I have the honor to be, With the...
70To George Washington from William Heath, 11 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed proceedings of a general court-martial were handed to me this evening, and are submitted to your excellency’s determination. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant, DLC : Papers of George Washington.
71To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 2 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge the Receipt of yours of the 29th Ultimo—and am glad to hear of your Excellency’s safe Arrival at Brunswick, without the least interruption from the Enemy. I am happy to find my honest Endeavours to do my Duty crowned with your Excellency’s Approbation—In addition to the Stores which I before mention’d to have been secured & bro’t off, a Quantity of Pearl-Ash, Bees-Wax,...
72To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 17 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
Permit me to Congratulate your Excellency on the Signal Success of the Continental Frigates Warren, Ranger and Queen of Fran[c]e in Captureing the British Ship Jason Capt. Potterfield of 20 Guns, Ship Maria of 16 Guns Brigts Patriot, Prince Fredrick, Batchelor and John schooners Hibernia and Chance Bound from New York to Georgia with large Quantities of Goods Stores Provisions &c. on Board...
73To George Washington from William Heath, 29 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was the last evening honored with yours of the 28th—Shall take measures with messeurs Sands to close the matter of the damaged provisions, and write lieutenant-colonel Badlam respecting ensign Robinson. Enclosed your Excellency will find a letter from major Maxwell of the 25th and the latest papers I have received. Major Maxwell arrived here the last evening—he has been relieved by major...
74To George Washington from William Heath, 18 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I was honored with yours of the 8th the day before yesterday. I have directed returns to be made conformably, immediately. Those from the regiments here shall be forwarded without delay—those from the two New Hampshire regiments at the northward, and colonel Sheldon’s dragoons cannot be obtained until some time hence. I was at loss whether your Excellency had called upon the New Jersey and New...
75To George Washington from William Heath, 5 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty to inclose the protest of a number of officers of Colonel Hazen’s regiment against the conduct of Major Reid, in his defence before a general Court-martial some time since—it was presented to me during your Excellency’s absence. As Major Reid has been and still is absent, nothing has been done respecting it. While your Excellency was absent, a Capt. Simmons of Colo....
76To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 13 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
When I addressed you yesterday I expressed my determination to join your Excellency in a few days. I expected General Count Rochambeau would object to my leaving him but I apprehended I should be able to obviate those objections. I have this day mentiond my wishes and intentions to repair to our Army, he will not hear a word of it—says your Excellency has intimated to him, that if he finds my...
77To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 23 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed is paragraph of an act of the Honorable the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island passed at their last session. The motive for making the disposition proposed is the much greater ease in obtaining the recruits if to be formed by themselves, as many are averse to being incorporated with the blacks. this disposition I do not think myself authorised to make without your...
78To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 1 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday at Ten oClock A:M. a Sloop or Frigate Came through Hell Gate and Came to Anchor near L[a] Brune where she remained untill about Twelve when She Came to Sail and Stood to the Eastward, and was Soon out of Sight Just at night another Ship Came through Hell Gate, and this morning is at Anchor in Harlem River, not far from Montizure’s Island—These movements seem to indicate an Intention...
79To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 10 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have not received any intelligence from the Northward, Since I had the honor of writing you last. The enclosed letter I apprehend is from General Bailey and probably contains an Account of the late movements of the Enemy in his quarter. The 1st and 5th New York Regiments embark’d with great expedition, and Sail’d the night before last for Albany, but as the Wind has been pretty fresh down...
80To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 30 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have not been honored with a Line from you since the 8th Inst. I have seen a copy of your Excellency’s Letter to Major General Putnam in which the then debilitated State of the Army in the Jerseys in mentioned which is truly surprising, as we have been constantly told that the Army under your immediate Command consisted of 15. or 16000. Men, and that you were vastly superior to the Enemy in...