The Heath Papers (Volume 3) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1905. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... regiments. The objection to joining Greene's may be removed by dividing the blacks in such a manner between the two as to abolish the name and appearance of a black corps. Under these circumstances I would not have Col Greene's reg' to move this way untill the greater part of the levies have come in. They may then march together, and some officers may be left to collect and bring on what remain. They may in the mean time be employed in training and cutting fascines. I am exceedingly pleased to hear that the Council have given up the college to Doctr Craik, who would have been otherwise much distressed for convenient hospitals. I am, with great esteem, dear Sir, Your most ob' serv'. Gen' Heath. signature.'] WILLIAM HEATH TO GEORGE WASHINGTON.* Providence, June 30th, 1780. Dear General, -- I am this moment honored with yours of the 20th instant. General Glover left this place three days since on his way to the Highlands. I have ordered an express to follow him immediately with a letter; it is probable the express will not overtake him untill he arrives at the Highlands. I have given General Glover all the information your letter to me would afford, and have desired him to repair with all possible expedition to Springfield. I have written to the post master at Boston to forward your letter from Boston to Gen1 Glover at Springfield, and have advertised the recruiting officers in Massachusetts to repair to Springfield. As it may be some time before your letter of instructions may come to Gen1 Glover's hand, permit me to submit to your Excellency the sending a duplicate of that letter, addressed to Gen1 Glover at Springfield. * Washington's answer is printed in 5 Mass. Hist. Coll., vol. iv. pp. 160,161. -- Eds. By a gentleman who arrived here this day from Bosto...