George Washington to Major General William Heath, 30 September 1777

George Washington to Major General William Heath

Skippack [Pennsylvania] September 30, 1777. Approves of Heath’s action in supplying Continental frigates with needed ammunition and is pleased with the capture of prizes. Sends news of successes in North and of British occupation of Philadelphia. Repeats orders to forward three regiments from Massachusetts.

LS, in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.

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Title: George Washington to Major General William Heath, 30 September 1777
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Heath, William
Date: 30 September 1777

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Cite as: “George Washington to Major General William Heath, 30 September 1777,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0295. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 335.]

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