William Heath papers 1777-1782

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William Heath papers 1777-1782

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/4444

Letters and orders from Major General William Heath of the Continental Army written between 1777 and 1782 and pertaining to his official duties. Includes the dishonorable discharge of a soldier in 1777, letters outlining the terms of parole given to General Burgoyne and his troops after their surrender, and regarding the "abusive behavior of [Burgoyne's] British Soldiers towards the Guards and Sentries;" passports for victuallers carrying goods from Newport to Boston; letters regarding the construction of the Great Chain across the Hudson River in 1781; and other documents discussing the movement of British troops and the activities of the Highland Department of the Continental Army in 1781 and 1782

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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