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Note From Henry Knox To Winthrop Sargent Regarding Bills To Pay The Army 2 December 1791
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Book Synopsis Note from Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Regarding Bills to Pay the Army, 2 December 1791 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Note from Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Regarding Bills to Pay the Army, 2 December 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy. Written from the War Department. Explains that Mr. Caleb Swan will be taking thirty five thousand dollars in post bank notes for the pay of the army, and that Sargent's name has been added to the notes for greater security. When Swan wants to exchange the notes for cash, he will need Sargent's to do so; asks that Sargent oblige.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Regarding Government Bills and Appointments and the Frontier, 20 August 1789 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Regarding Government Bills and Appointments and the Frontier, 20 August 1789 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his recent letter and hopes that Knox's child is restored to health. Is overjoyed to hear of the President's recovery; feels his death might have caused dramatic instability. Discusses his interest in the doings of Congress, especially the Treasury Bill. Mentions that he is very poor and trusts that Knox will help him acquire a government appointment if possible. Also relates that they have apprehended a Virginian man named Wetzell who fired on an Indian man by the name of Washington. Has enclosed some letters to his friends (not present) for Knox to forward.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox, 2 December 1787 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox, 2 December 1787 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses financial business in relation to the Ohio Company and the western lands. Signature clipped, resulting in text loss of the first portion of the letter. Stamped Boston.
Book Synopsis Incomplete Letter from Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox on the Need for More Militia and Disputes Within the Army, 13 March 1792 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Incomplete Letter from Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox on the Need for More Militia and Disputes Within the Army, 13 March 1792 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that General [James] Wilkinson has asked for his help with the militiamen, specifically acquiring more troops. Discusses Wilkinson's attempts to establish lines of communication. Comments on the dispute between Wilkinson and Zeigler (see GLC02437.05346 for further information). Also touches on the altercation between Ford and Hodgdon (see GLC02437.05351), as well as the field officers there in the militia.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Thanking Him for His Good Wishes and Stating His Army Ambitions, 30 January 1787 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Thanking Him for His Good Wishes and Stating His Army Ambitions, 30 January 1787 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks him for his letters. Never doubted Knox's good wishes toward him, or his desire to promote Sargent's military achievements. Is acutely aware of Knox's responsibilities and does not want to put him in an embarrassing position because of his desire to attain an appointment. Though he wanted the Captaincy of Artillery, he even moreso wanted Knox's high esteem, both during military service and in civilian life. Writes, Consider [...] how severely I must have been wounded by [William] North & [Elnathan] Haskell- who were both my Junior Officers during [an] the war & who have Majorities in the Legion. In response to Knox's offer of the position of Inspector of Troops, he thinks himself inadequate for the position. Encloses paper (not present) describing General [Benjamin] Lincoln's expedition. Sargent would have liked to join the expedition, and Lincoln and Governor James Bowdoin wanted him to go, but he did not believe there was an appropriate position available to him. Writes, General Lincoln offerd indeed to make me his Adjutant Genl but I was sure I could not discharge the duty, to my own Satisfaction. Finally, discusses the status of the Massachusetts insurgents. See GLC02437.03413 for a related document.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent about Congress and Disbandment and Lack of Funds for the Army, 15 April 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent about Congress and Disbandment and Lack of Funds for the Army, 15 April 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Congress's proposed disbandment of the troops according to the resolve of Congress dated 21 October 1786. States that although he feels for the men who have made the military their life, the public were utterly unable to support them by reason of the non compliance of all the states excepting Virginia with the requisition for that purpose... He feels that if Congress decides to appoint a new Inspector General, they will choose Sargent. However Major William North, the current Inspector General, may just continue in the post. Comments that he has no information on a map of Sargent's because Mr. Hutchins has not returned yet.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Concerning Sargent's Military Appointment, 21 April 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Concerning Sargent's Military Appointment, 21 April 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letter appointing Sargent to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General of the United States Army. Writes to appoint him to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. Has worked to get this appointment for Sargent and hopes he will derive honor from it. Feels that it is his duty as a friend to let Sargent know that this was not a popular appointment. Relates that many have complained excessively of your haughtiness and stern manner in executing the office the last year. Adds that he knows there must have been reason for this behavior, but asks him, with the affection of a brother [.] that in the future, while obedience to every order shall be executed, that the manner of doing it, be tempered with that politeness and softness of manners, which no gentleman on the continent can better exhibit than yourself. Believes that if he fixes this problem, he will do brilliantly. Asks him to provide Knox with news of his experiences at his post.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Sargent's Military Appointment [incomplete], 17 May 1792 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Sargent's Military Appointment [incomplete], 17 May 1792 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Largely a copy of GLC02437.05466, with additional content where the other letter leaves off. However, the letter is still incomplete.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Regarding Knox's Resignation, 26 December 1794 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Regarding Knox's Resignation, 26 December 1794 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Knox's impending resignation. Notes he had hoped to quit this Country by a better [?] (possibly means leave Cincinnati) while Knox was still in office. Also notes he was happy about Knox's approval of his conduct in the character affair. States a man has the right to expect and approbation of his Conduct to be expressed to him.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Army Movements, 31 July 1794 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Army Movements, 31 July 1794 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A letter from Winthrop Sargent quoting C. [possibly Caleb] Swan. Reports the army marched out of Greenville, Ohio today. Notes the men were in good spirits and well supplied. Comments on the talents of General [Anthony] Wayne and the abilities of the soldiers.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Encouraging Him Into the Army, 10 January 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Encouraging Him Into the Army, 10 January 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is anxious for Sargent to enter the military establishment in a manner agreable [sic] to your feelings, and if it was entirely up to him, Knox might create a special position just for him. Relates that Congress has directed a legionary corps to be raised, and he cannot alter arrangements which have already been made. Has always wished that the corps for artillery and engineers be the same, but it is up to Congress. Asks whether he might consider the office of Inspector of the Troops, which Major [William] North has resigned. Discusses what ranks and benefits Congress might associate with that office. Explains other offices that might be more suitable to Sargent than the office he has rejected, Captain of Artillery in the Massachusetts line. See GLC02437.03432 for Sargent's reply.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about the Accounts of the Ohio Company, 17 December 1787 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about the Accounts of the Ohio Company, 17 December 1787 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forwards letters regarding the Ohio Company accounts. Writes that he has heard General Armstrong resigned from his position as a judge of the Federal Territories. Asks that if this is true, Knox put in a good word for my friend Mr [Manasseh] Cutler to your Friends in Congress, to appoint Cutler a judge.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Army Preparation in the Northwest, Tensions Between Generals Wayne and Wilkinson and Requests to Winter in Philadelphia, 23 July 1794 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Army Preparation in the Northwest, Tensions Between Generals Wayne and Wilkinson and Requests to Winter in Philadelphia, 23 July 1794 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the preparation for an expedition (possibly the build-up to the Battle of Fallen Timbers that took place on 20 August 1794). Notes there have been volunteers pouring in ever since his arrival. Reports General [Charles] Scott has moved to the head of the line with a small group of men. Mentions Scott describes the men as a bunch of fighting fellows and the best party that ever came out of Kentuckey [sic]. Appears to express his doubts regarding Scott's men. Also notes some of General Scott's horses are unable to handle the expedition and that Scott plans on persuading the men to allow the regular troops at Greenville, Ohio to use the pack horses. Discusses how unhappy he was to learn that it is commonly known throughout the country that General [Anthony] Wayne and General [James] Wilkinson have a strained relationship between each other. Also mentions a conversation he had with Wilkinson where Wilkinson expressed his disgust with the service. Notes Wilkinson inquired about the question of his conduct, which Winthrop says he waived the subject away for obvious reasons. Says Wilkinson spoke of Scott as being dishonorable and a drunk. Expresses his displeasure with Cincinnati, Ohio and writes he has now been here long enough to be heartily sick of it and requests to pass the winter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Recommends his brother for an appointment. Sends his best wishes to Mrs. Lucy Knox and the rest of the family.
Book Synopsis Extract of a Letter from Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Replying to Sargent's Request for More Troops, 9 November 1789 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Extract of a Letter from Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Replying to Sargent's Request for More Troops, 9 November 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to Sargent's request to send more troops to the Western Territory, specifically Marietta, Ohio (refer to GLC02437.04369). Knox does not personally object to the request, but writes that the arrangement directed is with the entire concurrence of the President of the United States and embraces a variety of views- It seems to be a pretty prevalent opinion among the members of the Eastern States that the expences for the Western territories should be rather lessened than encreased. Noted as an extract.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Asking Knox to Explain the Pay Scale for Secretary of War, 5 April 1796 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Asking Knox to Explain the Pay Scale for Secretary of War, 5 April 1796 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox to explain to the new Secretary at War [Timothy Pickering] the pay scale and responsibilities Sargent had as Adjutant General under General [Arthur] St. Clair. Comments at length about some financial accounting with a Mr. Simmons.
Book Synopsis Note of Payment for Henry Knox, 17 December 1791 by : William Duer
Download or read book Note of Payment for Henry Knox, 17 December 1791 written by William Duer and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promissory note to pay Henry Knox [dollar sign] 1,000.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent about Congressional Session and Indians, 5 December 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent about Congressional Session and Indians, 5 December 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Sargent's desire to be present at the next Congressional session, though the request was denied. Discusses the situation with the Indians in the Cincinnati region. States that the poor Indians I believe are irrecvocably doomed by Fate to be extirpated. Extensive water damage renders ink difficult to read. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.
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