31From George Washington to William Heath, 4 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
I reced your favor of Yesterday with the News paper inclosed. The very high Wind this morning has determined me to defer going to West Point—I therefore return the Barge which need not be sent up again as my own will be fit for use tomorrow or next day. I am Dr Sir Your very Obed Servt MHi : Heath Papers.
32From David Humphreys to William Heath, 22 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
It is His Excellency’s pleasure that One of the two Prisoners, belonging to the Massachusetts Line, now under sentence of Death for desertion, should be pardoned. He therefore requests that you will be pleased to Order that One of the two Culprits, whose crime shall appear to you the least aggravated, to be finally pardoned, and released from his confinement. I have the honor to be With the...
33From George Washington to Maj. Gen. William Heath, 12 March 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. Gen. William Heath, 12 Mar. 1778. On 6 April, Heath wrote GW , “I have to acknowledge the honor of the receipt of yours of the 5th & 12th Ulto.”
34George Washington to Major General William Heath, 22 October 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Whitpain Township [ Pennsylvania ] October 22, 1777 . Discusses distribution of newly arrived supplies. Sends news of General John Burgoyne’s defeat. Describes recent movements of enemy. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.
35George Washington to Major General William Heath, 10 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 10, 1779 . Describes British raids on Connecticut. Asks Heath to march to scene of action with two Connecticut brigades. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
36George Washington to Major General William Heath, 10 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] July 10, 1779 . Again requests Heath to form the light infantry. LS , in writing of H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
37George Washington to Major General William Heath, 30 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] June 30, 1779 . Advises sending Brigadier General Jedediah Huntington’s brigade to Continental Village where forage is more plentiful. LS . in writing of H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
38George Washington to Major General William Heath, 18 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 18, 1780 . Acknowledges Heath’s assumption of the command at West Point. Approves of measures Heath has taken. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
39George Washington to Major General William Heath, 13 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 13, 1779 . Orders Heath to place Brigadier General John Nixon’s brigade under marching orders and to send a guard of men to take charge of the French Minister’s baggage. LS , in writing of H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
40George Washington to Major General William Heath, 28 August 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
White Plains [ New York ] August 28, 1778 . Advises, for reasons of policy, that removal of French fleet from Rhode Island be attributed to damages caused by a storm. Asks Heath to use his influence to obtain assistance for fleet. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
41George Washington to Major General William Heath, 14 March 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, March 14, 1778 . Instructs Heath to demand liberation of Daniel Hiester and the return of Hiester’s papers and effects. LS , in writing of H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
42George Washington to Major General William Heath, 1 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 1, 1779 . Asks Heath to cooperate with Baron von Steuben. LS , in writing of H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
43George Washington to Major General William Heath, 27 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey ] November 27, 1780 . Asks Heath to forward a letter to Colonel Elisha Sheldon ordering Sheldon into winter quarters. LS , in writings of George Washington and H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
44From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Heath, [26 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point, July 26, 1779. ] Requests Heath to attend “a Council to be held at Head Quarters this afternoon.” ALS , Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston. On the same day, H wrote a similar, but slightly differently worded, letter to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne ( ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia).
45From George Washington to William Heath, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
You will please to furnish the Teams required by the Qr Mr General without a moments delay—These same teams, or some others, may reach you in time to answer the purposes you speak of. I am halted for want of them, and have my movements, the success of which depends absolutely upon celerity, impeded. Colo. Smith will apply for a party to assist the transportation at the Ferry, which I desire...
46From Hodijah Baylies to William Heath, 4 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am directed by the Commander in Chief to acquaint you that he has no Objection to your commencing your Journey in the Morning, and hopes you will do him the pleasure to breakfast at Head-Quarters if it be convenient. I have the Honor to be Your Most Obedt Sert MHi : Heath Papers.
47From George Washington to William Heath, 9 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to convene the General Officers now in Camp and with them take into consideration a dispute of Rank between Colonels Swift and Webb. You will be pleased to report to me the opinion of the Board thereon. I am Sir Your most obt and hble servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
48From David Humphreys to William Heath, 1 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency will be at West Point before 10 OClock to morrow Morng (Nothing extraordinary happening to prevent it) and wishes if practical that Horses might be provided for him to visit the outer Works. I have the honor to be Dear Sir Your Most Obed. Humble Servt P.S. The General will not go if the Weather proves rainy. MHi : Heath Papers.
49From George Washington to William Heath, 22 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
As the Referees, who are to settle the disputes between the Army and Mr Sands & Co., will sit for that purpose in a few days, it will be necessary for the Gentn of the Army to appoint some Person to attend in their name to conduct the business; I wish you therefore to make it known to the Army under your Command, that such Person may be appointed, and that he properly prepare necessary papers,...
50George Washington to Major General William Heath, 6 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 6, 1779 . Asks Heath to appoint a board of officers to consider Captain Titus Watson’s complaint concerning rank. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
51George Washington to Major General William Heath, 5 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 5, 1781 . Discusses dispute between Heath and Colonel Moses Hazen. States that this dispute raises question whether the power of granting orders for provisions may not be in the hands of too many persons. Asks Heath to investigate. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
52From George Washington to William Heath, 25 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Letter of Yesterday, and enclose the Discharge of Major Cartwright. The Deserter from Robinsons Regt is sent back, to be delivered to the Civil Authority, of West Chester County, to which he belonged. I am Dear Sir With great esteem Your Most Obed. Servt MHi : Heath Papers.
53From George Washington to William Heath, 2 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Bearer of this, one of the Stockbridge Indians, has come from the Chiefs of that Tribe with an offer of their service for part of the Campaign; their application you have inclos’d—In my answer to those Chiefs I have refer’d them to you; and if you think they can be of any advantage you may order them down—but it has ever been my opinion that their services never compensated the expence....
54George Washington to Major General William Heath, 29 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Fredericksburg, New York ] October 29, 1778 . Has forwarded to Congress Heath’s requisition for flour. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
55From David Humphreys to William Heath, 13 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am commanded by His Excellency to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of Yesterday; and to inform you, that he consents that the Six Teamsters required, should continue with Major Campbell untill the first of May, at which time they must positively join their Corps. I have the honor to be with the perfect respect Your Most Obedt Servt MHi : Heath Papers.
56From George Washington to William Heath, 15 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
Having occasion to go to Poughkeepsie for the purpose of transacting some business with His Excellency Govr Clinton, I shall set off for that place this Morning, and shall not probably return until tomorrow Evening—I give you this information that you may during my absence take upon yourself the superintendance of the Army. With great regard & esteem I am Dear Sir Your Most Obedt Servt MHi :...
57From David Humphreys to William Heath, 28 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am directed by His Excellency the Commander in Cheif to inform you that the Troops of the Massachusetts Line may receive four Months Pay. I have the honor to be Your most Obedt Servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
58From George Washington to William Heath, 20 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am favord with your Letter of Yesterday—I consent to Colo. Greatons Sending a Serjeant to Boston for the purpose you mention provided no charge is to be brought against the public therefor. I am Sir Your very Obed. serv. MHi : Heath Papers.
59From George Washington to William Heath, 9 July 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am favord with your Letter of this date. see 8 July 1782 from Heath As Mr Marbois consents, I have no objection to the two men in question being attached to one of the Regiments, to do duty untill they are demanded. I am Sir Your most Obedt Servt MHi : Heath Papers.
60George Washington to Major General William Heath, 18 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Stony Point [ New York ] July 18, 1779 . Sends directions for arrangement of Heath’s troops in vicinity of West Point. LS , in writing of H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.