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From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 22 February 1780

To Major General William Heath

Head Quarters Morris Town 22d Feby 1780

Dear Sir

I was yesterday informed that the enemy had removed their Horse from Staten to York Island—They had also some days ago, impressed all the Sleighs within their reach in Bergen and carried them over to New York, but they have returned them upon the melting of the snow. It should seem from this that they had had some enterprize in view which may not yet be totally laid aside. I have thought it prudent to communicate this intelligence to you, that you may put the advanced parties upon their Guard. I am &c.

Df, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW. The LS, which has not been found, was addressed to Heath or the officer commanding the Highlands department (see Robert Howe to GW, 28 Feb., first letter).

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    From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 22 February 1780
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    Washington, George
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    Heath, William
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    22 February 1780

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    “From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 22 February 1780,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-24-02-0436. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 24, 1 January–9 March 1780, ed. Benjamin L. Huggins. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2016, p. 544.]

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