George Washington to Major General William Heath, 24 March 1781
To Major General William Heath
Head Quarters [New Windsor] March 24th 1781
Dear Sir
I am favored with your two Letters of Yesterday.
As soon as the time of Major Cartwrights resignation is transmitted by you, so that the Discharge may be properly dated, it shall be granted.1
I do not recollect Austin to have been employed by me—but he may be sent to this place; where he will be recognised, if he has been employed as a private Agent: and the pass given accordingly.2 I am Dear Sir With great esteem & regard Your Most Obed. Servt
Go: Washington
LS, in David Humphreys’s writing, MHi: Heath Papers; Df, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW. Heath replied to GW on this date.
1. See Heath’s first letter to GW on 23 March, and n.3; see also GW to Heath, 25 March, source note.
2. See Heath to GW, 23 March (second letter).