William Heath papers

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origination

{"value"=>"Heath, William, 1737-1814", "type"=>"persname"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"William Heath papers"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1777-1782", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1777/1782"}

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abstract

{"value"=>"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"}

custodhist

{"value"=>"<p>Material was originally received as part of the Ford and Thomas Addis Emmet collections.</p>"}

date_inclusive_start

1777

date_inclusive_end

1782

keydate

1777

prefercite

{"value"=>"William Heath papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.1 linear feet (1 folder)

date_start

1777

date_end

1782

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