DIGITIZED COLLECTIONS
Back to collection guide
William Heath Papers, 1774-1872
» Papers, 1774–1814
William Heath Papers, 1774-1872
» Papers, 1774–1814 [read more]
The papers, 1774-1814, contain correspondence from prominent political and military figures
of the time, including over 300 pieces of correspondence from George Washington. Subjects
include recruitment, troop movements, appointment of officers, pay, courts-martial, morale,
discipline, desertion, and British prisoners of war. There are numerous warrants, petitions,
guard reports, and returns. Many letters concern provisions, arms, and ammunition. The letters
relate primarily to the details of military life and the conduct of the war.
The papers, 1774-1814, contain correspondence from prominent political and military figures
of the time, including over 300 pieces of correspondence from George Washington. Subjects
include recruitment, troop movements, appointment of officers, pay, courts-martial, morale,
discipline, desertion, and British prisoners of war. There are numerous warrants, petitions,
guard reports, and returns. Many letters concern provisions, arms, and ammunition. The letters
relate primarily to the details of military life and the conduct of the war.
Reel 7, Box 9, Folder 10, December 1777, docum...
Reel 7, Box 9, Folder 8, December 1777, documents ...
Reel 7, Box 9, Folder 9, December 1777, documents 252-239 (31 images)
crowdsourced transcription