Distinguished major general in the Continental Army (1737–1814) who organized and trained the undisciplined forces at Cambridge before the Battle of Bunker Hill. Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “W. Heath, MG,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, April 16, 1777. Addressed from “Head Quarters” in Boston, a handwritten letter to the “Hon. Council of the State of Massachusetts Bay,” in full: “I have received directions from the Hon Continental Congress signified by the Hon John Hancock Esq their speaker, to deliver to your order fifteen tons of the powder lately arrived at Portsmouth, as a refund of the powder advanced by this state for the use of the Continental Army & Navy. I had before the receipt of this direction, sent orders to Portsmouth for forwarding a large quantity of the powder to this State, upon its arrival I shall with pleasure answer the order in your favor and should be glad to be informed before it arrives in what magazine you would have it deposited, that I may direct the waggons accordingly.” In fine condition.
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