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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04789.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1778 |
| Title | William Heath to William Phillips conveying information about military situations |
| Date | 1 August 1778 |
| Author | Heath, William (1737-1814) |
| Recipient | Phillips, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Heath as commander of the Convention Army, which consisted of British prisoners of war from the Saratoga campaign, to British General Phillips as the highest ranking officer with the Convention Army. References Phillips's letter from 29 July 1778. Hopes no accident has befallen Captain Willow. Says he needs to get General George Washington's permission to allow Phillips to take a journey to Canada. Tells Phillips that a recruiting party that visited British prisoners was from the navy and that he has asked them to desist in such activities. Has given Captain Williams permission to sail, but says he will probably wait for Lieutenant McLean and the prisoners of the 71st. Hopes they can settle accounts for the Convention Army soon. Phillips was the ranking officer in the Convention Army after General John Burgoyne returned to Britain on 5 April 1778. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Convention Army Prisoner of War Canada Travel Recruitment Navy Finance |
| People | Heath, William (1737-1814) Phillips, William (1731-1781) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime; The Presidency; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from William Heath to William Phillips regarding restrictions put on his men |