BIB_ID
107214
Accession number
MA 558.42
Creator
Heath, William, 1737-1814.
Display Date
1777 Feb. 9.
Credit line
Purchased by Pierpont Morgan, before 1905.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; 29.6 cm
Notes
This item is part of a collection of autograph letters and documents by Generals of the American Revolution; see collection record (MA 558) for more information.
Summary
Acknowledging receipt of his letter and "agree with you fully that it is Contrary to all Rules Civil or Military to Try a Person twice for the Same Crime - for my own Part I could not approve the Sentence of the Court on Cap't Thorp. I knew that your wisdom would direct you to the necessary steps;" thanking him for his "kind wishes for my safe return and happy meeting with my Family & Friends."
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