Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources: Volume 11
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To MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM HEATH

   Head Quarters, Valley Forge, March 5, 1778.

    Dear Sir: I am favoured with yours of the 20th. Feby. inclosing a letter from Lieutt. Coune 30 of the 62nd Regiment to Genl. Howe. I shall send in the letter and shall have no objection to his Exchange, if Genl. Howe consents. As Ensign Winslip's 31 health does not admit of his remaining in the Service, I would have you accept of his resignation.

[Note:Lieut. Conolly Coane, of the Sixty-second Foot, British Army. ]
[Note:Ensign John Winship, of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment. He resigned Apr. 3, 1778. ]

    The wax which you mention to have sent forward is not yet come to hand. Having wrote to you fully on the 27th. Ulto. I have only to recommend the continuance of the removal of all supernumerary Stores from Boston. I am etc. 32

[Note:In the writing of Tench Tilghman. ]

    [M.H.S.]