Dear General, | Highlands, August 28. 1782. |
Some officers in the 3d Massachusetts brigade wish to send to Philadelphia for the money due them on mr Peirce’s notes—A surgeon of one of the regiments who has a horse, will go immediately if your excellency will grant permission. As the officers are in great want of their money, I beg leave to request your permission for the surgeon to go, which will take but a few days—a mate is with the regiment to which he belongs. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant,
W. Heath
DLC: Papers of George Washington.