151To George Washington from William Heath, 28 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to acquaint your Excellency, that on the night of the 26th instant, Mr Dyckman one of the guides on our lines with thirteen volunteer horse, made an excursion to Morrissania to the cantonments of colonel Delancy’s corps, took and brought off five soldiers prisoners, and five horses. On their return they were pursued by a party of the enemy’s horse, who coming rather too near,...
152To George Washington from William Heath, 27 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with yours of the 19th instant. I did not receive a letter from the superintendant of finance by the last post, respecting the price charged for the ration issued to the officers. The inclosed observations were handed to me a day or two since by lord Stirling, from which your Excellency will see a state of the matter and the uneasiness which consequently exists among the...
153To George Washington from William Heath, 23 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
The time of service, for which the levies under the command of general Waterbury are engaged, expires the last of this month; and although the legislature of the state of Connecticut have ordered another detachment of militia to do duty on the lines at Stamford, I am apprehensive a very good work, and convenient huts for the accomodation of troops, which have been erected at that place, may be...
154To George Washington from William Heath, 21 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
Major Villefranche of the engineers has this morning intimated to me, that he thinks he has been forgotten in promotion, and fears the reason has been, absence from the active and glorious seige of York and capture of earl Cornwallis. He has requested me to represent to your Excellency how he has been employed here the last campaign. His faithful services, unremitting zeal and exertions for...
155To George Washington from William Heath, 20 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed your Excellency will find copy of return of the two New Hampshire regiments, some time since called for. The original was forwarded to major general Lincoln, agreeable to your directions in a former letter. Abel Whitcomb, a soldier in the Massachusetts line, was executed here the last week, for repeated desertions, changing his name & inlisting again. Two others who were sentenced to...
156To George Washington from William Heath, 13 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
A day or two since I was informed that a large number of arms, (said) seven or eight thousand stand, were brought from the eastward and lodged in stores on the bank of the river at Claverack, and there left without guard or direction that I can hear of. General Schuyler passing that way, apprehending they were in some danger, from the character of the people in the vicinity on the other side...
157To George Washington from William Heath, 8 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
On the morning of the 4th I was honored with yours of the 29th and 31st ultimo, with several packets for the eastward; the latter were forwarded the next morning by a trusty officer, instructed conformably to your directions. The returns of the New Hampshire regiments were not come to hand, although I had written three or four times in the most pressing manner for them. It seems the first...
158To George Washington from William Heath, 28 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
This will be forwarded by Lieut. Stratton who has business at Philadelphia. He formerly belonging to the Massachusetts Regiment Commanded by Colonel Sargent was taken Prisoner in 1776, and Exchanged the last winter, after he was exchanged he applied to Governor Hancock for admission into the Massachusetts Line agreable to the resolution of Congress of the 24th of Novr 1778—Governor Hancock...
159To George Washington from William Heath, 26 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was some days since honored with yours of the 12th instant, covering one from doctor Bond to doctor Ledyard respecting the medicine, which was immediately forwarded to him. The greater part of the medicine, as I observed in a former letter, had gone on to Philadelphia. The return of colonel Sheldons legionary corps came to hand this day—I forward it without delay, as it will, with those...
160To George Washington from William Heath, 19 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed information I had yesterday from Isaac Colton, the person mentioned therein. He says, such was the conversation in September and October last at Mr Motts tavern where he quartered, and which was a principal rendezvous of the Pennsylvania refugees. Whether those miscreants have given over their plan or not, I cannot say—but have thought it my duty to communicate it to your...
161To George Washington from William Heath, 18 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed are several charges against major-general McDougall, on which I have this day ordered him in arrest. I have taken this step with reluctance and pain—but matters have become so circumstanced, that nothing short of it could prevent scenes of confusion. I request your Excellency will be pleased to order a general court-martial as soon as you may think proper. On the 4th instant thirty...
162To George Washington from William Heath, 18 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was not honored with yours of the 3d and 8th instant until yesterday. Their contents shall be duly observed. But I scarcely know what to do with respect to sending the 10th Massachusetts regiment to Albany. The troops are now under inoculation, and as yet unclad. There are upwards of one hundred men in the regiment who are to have the small-pox. The moment the men are clothed, such as have...
163To George Washington from William Heath, 14 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inclose the returns of the Massachusetts and Connecticut regiments lately called for, except Sheldon’s legionary corps and the 3d regiment of artillery; there has not been time to expect the former— the latter has been delayed by the river being impassable a day or two past. As soon as they come to hand, they shall be forwarded with those of the New Hampshire line, which...
164To George Washington from William Heath, 10 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
The regimental tailors are now busily employed in making up the clothing, but their numbers are by no means sufficient—Few, if any have yet arrived from the country. The clothier has resolved to offer more encouragement. The inoculation of the troops will deter those who have not had the small-pox, from coming to work in the respective quarters of the regiments. To remedy this, I intend, if...
165To George Washington from William Heath, 10 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am this moment informed by colonel Hughes, that all the medicine, except seven barrels of sulphur and five cask of other medicine, are gone on for Philadelphia, so that any fresh order for retaining any more of it here, can now answer no purpose. Such as are wanted must be brought back from Philadelphia. I have the honor to be With the highest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient...
166To George Washington from William Heath, 8 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday honored with yours of the 31st ulto, to which strict attention shall be paid. The letter from the orderly-office with the form of a return, did not come to hand until yesterday. No time shall be lost in collecting the returns conformably thereto. The small pox spreads and is mortal. I have directed the inoculation of such as have not had the distemper, to take place...
167To George Washington from William Heath, 3 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I will thank you for a copy of the instructions given to major-general McDougdale when you assigned him to the command of Westpoint, if any of a particular nature were given—and for information, of any powers more than usual in similar cases have been delegated to him. I am sorry to trouble your Excellency with this request, but am constrained to do it, and beg your answer as may be...
168To George Washington from William Heath, 1 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was honored with yours of the 24th ultimo yesterday.—Have this day called for the returns of those who have not had the small pox, and directed that preparations be made for putting them under inoculation as soon as possible. I do not know whether the clothing for the Rhode-island regiment is gone on or not. The Subaltern and party shall be instructed conformably to your directions. The...
169To George Washington from William Heath, 30 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
With mine of the 22d I had the honor to forward the returns of the regiments in quarters here as called for in yours of the 8th. I have since received returns from the New Jersey regiments and invalids. Those from the New Hampshire line, New York line, and Sheldon’s regiment are not yet come to hand—as soon as I receive them they shall be forwarded. Some time the last winter your Excellency...
170To George Washington from William Heath, 26 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with yours of the 15th and shall act conformably. I shall aid colonel Pickering in any measure he may think necessary for the further security of the boats. Repeated and pointed orders have been given for their preservation, and directions sent to have them carefully laid up, before I left Peeks-kill. On the night of the 23d instant captain Williams of the New York levies...
171To George Washington from William Heath, 22 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I was lately informed, that a part of colonel Willett’s regiment had been inlisted by the state of New York for the term of three years upon the footing of a state regiment; upon which I wrote governor Clinton for information. I take the liberty to inclose his answer, and request your Excellency’s opinion and direction, apprehending you have some knowledge of the intentions of the state and of...
172To 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...
173To George Washington from William Heath, 12 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with yours of the 28th ultimo. I have desired general Stark to make a disposition of the two New Hampshire regiments to the different posts at the northward and on the Mohawk river, and to see that each is seasonably and properly supplied with provisions. I ordered a quantity some time since to Albany for the purpose. I am happy to hear your Excellency has been conversing...
174To George Washington from William Heath, 4 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is copy of a resolution of Congress directing me to furnish an escort for the mail between Morristown and Fishkill; in consequence of which three or four dragoons have since been assigned to that duty: their horses are now worn down with fatigue—the leaves are off the trees, which will deprive the lurking mail-stealers of cover—and troops are on the communication. If your Excellency...
175To George Washington from William Heath, 4 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed letters from general Bailey and Mr Adams, were handed me a few days since by captain Edgar, the person refered to in those letters. Captain Edgar’s want of money has induced him not to think of proceeding farther southward. He is for the present gone to Albany, where he has several friends. He informs me, that there is undoubtedly a plan of union maturing between the british...
176To 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...
177To George Washington from William Heath, 17 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
On the morning of the 13th instant lieutenant Deforest of the Connecticut line, who had been detached by major-general Parsons, with twenty-five regular troops and captain Lockwood of the militia with fifteen volunteers, including lieutenants Hull and Mead of the Connecticut state troops, formed a design of boarding a sloop of ten carriage guns then at anchor in East Chester bay, and having...
178To George Washington from William Heath, 12 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday honored with yours of the 27th and 29th ultimo. If a greater number of beef–cattle should come on than necessary for the present subsistence of the troops, they shall be slaughtered and salted at some convenient place near the river. I had ordered on the salted provisions from Connecticut except those which had been shipped previous to the receipt of your Excellency’s letter. I...
179To George Washington from William Heath, 9 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
since I had the honor of addressing your Excellency, this morning I have received the enclosed papers from Major General Lord Stirling by which, your Excellency will perceive, that the enemy have been compleatly disappointed in their designs on the northern frontiers of this State, and defeated with considerable loss. The Address, gallantry, and persevering activity exhibited by Colonel...
180To George Washington from William Heath, 8 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
By a very intelligent Man who left New York the night before last at nine oClock and arrived here the last evening, I learn, that the British fleet returned to Sandy Hook the beginning of last week—that upon their arrival, transports were sent down, and the troops taken on board them from the men of war—that both the men of war and transports remain at the Hook—The reason given why the latter...