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William Heath to Henry Knox about a Meeting, 16 September 1782

William Heath to Henry Knox about a Meeting, 16 September 1782
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Written from Camp Verplank's Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. Writes that since the Commander in Chief [General George Washington] has not yet received money or the necessary papers by the Southern post, he plans to postpone the meeting of Commissioners to next Wednesday.


William Heath to Henry Knox Regarding a Meeting with the British Commissioners, 13 September 1782

William Heath to Henry Knox Regarding a Meeting with the British Commissioners, 13 September 1782
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Written from Camp Verplank's Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. Encourages Knox to come down to his location soon to discuss and prepare for a meeting with the British Commissioners (regarding the prisoner cartel). Also mentions a discussion with the Quartermaster General [Colonel Timothy Pickering] about preparation of a barge. Writes that the Quartermaster General would like Knox to make preparations for it.


William Heath to Henry Knox about the Preparation of an Address to George Washington, 11 June 1783

William Heath to Henry Knox about the Preparation of an Address to George Washington, 11 June 1783
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Forwards a list [not included] of people appointed by the Massachusetts line to a committee to prepare an address to his excellency the commander in chief, &c on the happy issue of the war.


William Heath to Henry Knox about the Death of Dr. Woodward's Father and Brother, 14 January 1782

William Heath to Henry Knox about the Death of Dr. Woodward's Father and Brother, 14 January 1782
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General Heath relates that Dr. Woodward, who presented this note to Knox, left for furlough in November 1781 and was supposed to have returned to service 7 January 1782. Heath explains that the deaths of Woodward's father and brother, and the illness of other family members, have prevented his compliance with the furlough. Heath writes, ...humanity compel [sic] me to write you a line in his behalf, and as I know he has been perfectly innocent, to request that he may be fully acquitted of any blame.


Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Meeting with the Enemy, 3 September 1782

Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Meeting with the Enemy, 3 September 1782
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Has received his recent letter directed to himself and General [Andrew] McDougall. Declares that for his own part, he is perfectly ready to do what General Washington would like him to do, including meeting the Gentlemen from the enemy on the 16th or 18th of September. Mentions that they will need to prepare accommodations and provisions for the meeting. Says that General McDougall seems to decline the commission for reasons which Major [likely Hodjiah] Baylies will give to General Washington.


William Heath to Henry Knox Enquiring about Artillery Brought from Ticonderoga, Approximately July 1776

William Heath to Henry Knox Enquiring about Artillery Brought from Ticonderoga, Approximately July 1776
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After receiving an inquiry from the Continental Congress, General Heath asks Knox how many of the cannons brought to Massachusetts from Fort Ticonderoga (for the Siege of Boston) were brought from Cambridge to New York, and how many belong to New England colonies. At the time, Heath was in New York, serving under General Israel Putnam. Signed in text in the third person.


Letters from Henry Knox to William Heath Referring to Heath's Letter of 7 August and John Shaw's Poor Health, 22 August 1783

Letters from Henry Knox to William Heath Referring to Heath's Letter of 7 August and John Shaw's Poor Health, 22 August 1783
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Written and signed in a secretarial hand for General Knox by his aide-de-camp Major Samuel Shaw. References Heath's letter of 7 August. Says with respect to John Shaw he can only extend his furlough as only the commander in chief can offer a discharge (see GLC02437.02360). Says that is impossible now as Washington is on a visit to Congress. Second page is a copy of another letter in the hand of Samuel Shaw (he accidently signed the letter and then crossed out his signature). This letter refers to John Shaw's poor health and need for a longer furlough. Says it was extended until next April.


William Heath to Henry Knox Requesting that Knox Obtain a Discharge for Samuel Shaw, 7 August 1783

William Heath to Henry Knox Requesting that Knox Obtain a Discharge for Samuel Shaw, 7 August 1783
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Requests that Knox intercede with the Commander in Chief, George Washington, to obtain a discharge for a man named Mr. Shaw. References his advanced age and that he had a Captain's commission from the state of Massachusetts. He is therefore, not a proper person to serve as a private soldier.