First published in 1798, this Revolutionary War memoir is one of the few ever written by a senior Continental Army commander. It provides a unique glimpse into the administrative operations and inner workings of the army during the American Revolution. Major General William Heath offers rare insights on the war's major military personalities on both the American and British sides. Of particular interest are his wartime interactions with British generals John Burgoyne and William Phillips, as well as Continental Army generals such as George Washington and Charles Lee. Heath's memoir also gives readers a detailed look at the constant struggles faced by the army, including food, supply, personnel and funding shortages, and presents an almost daily chronicle of the tribulations and successes experienced by patriot forces during the war.

First published in 1798, this Revolutionary War memoir is one of the few ever written by a senior Continental Army commander. It provides a unique glimpse into the administrative operations and inner workings of the army during the American Revolution. Major General William Heath offers rare insights on the war's major military personalities on both the American and British sides. Of particular interest are his wartime interactions with British generals John Burgoyne and William Phillips, as well as Continental Army generals such as George Washington and Charles Lee. Heath's memoir also gives readers a detailed look at the constant struggles faced by the army, including food, supply, personnel and funding shortages, and presents an almost daily chronicle of the tribulations and successes experienced by patriot forces during the war.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ... of the enemy's gun-boats fired a number of cannon-shot at the party, but did them no harm. The night before, Maj. Lee, with about 400 men, surprised and took the garrison at Paulus Hook. 20th.--Two deserters came in from the enemy. 21st.--Two deserters came in. At night, the enemy's guard-boats came as far up the river as Anthony's Nose, and fired several shot at the camp of our light infantry. 23d.--Three deserters came in from the enemy. The enemy burnt two houses belonging to the Lents, near Verplank's Point. Accounts were received that Gen. Sullivan had advanced into the Indian country, and taken two of their principal villages. 25th.--Admiral Arbuthnot arrived at New York, with about 200 sail of transports: between 2 and 3000 troops arrived in the fleets, and a large sum of money was brought for the army. The continental frigates were very successful at sea, and sent into Boston several rich sugar ships. '30th.--Three deserters came in from Verplank's Point; and a prisoner belonging to the 33d regiment, taken by one of our patrolling parties, was sent up. About 15 sail of square-rigged vessels lay at anchor near King's Ferry. 1231 recruits, of the 2000 ordered by Massachusetts, to serve 9 months, had already joined the army. September 4th.--Three deserters from the enemy. 5th.--Two deserters came in. Preparations were making in New York for an embarkation of troops. The British army sickly, especially the newly arrived reinforcement. 6th.--The enemy made an excursion from Kingsbridge, towards Horseneck; on their return they carried off some cattle, sheep, poultry, &c. Accounts were received, that General Sullivan had obtained further advantages in the Indian country. 9th.--Two deserters came in from the enemy. Putrid fever and...