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Winthrop Sargent To Henry Knox About His Meeting With The President Where He Was Removed From Territorial Governor Office 29 June 1801
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Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about His Meeting with the President where He was Removed from Territorial Governor Office, 29 June 1801 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about His Meeting with the President where He was Removed from Territorial Governor Office, 29 June 1801 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sargent bitterly describes his meeting with President [Thomas] Jefferson, who removed him from office as territorial governor. Notes an appropriation between [dollar sign] 500 and [dollar sign] 600 has made to him for his services. Appears to further discuss his situation and is possibly seeking help from Knox.
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 Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent about Affairs in the North-West Territory, New York, and France, 23 July 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent about Affairs in the North-West Territory, New York, and France, 23 July 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: States that he is mortified that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, When I last saw the governor, he seemed undecided whether he should return until the fall - but I hope he will as his stay here will excite disa[illegible] sensations in the minds of some people. Also talks about officers who lost their horses in action at the Battle of Wabash (St. Claire's defeat, 4 November 1791) and have not been compensated yet. The last page is a later copy of the original. On this copied page, Knox discusses some pay and promotion issues, the situation in France, and the New York state governor's election. You will see by the paper that the devil is to pay in France. No subordination - all confusion. It is to be hoped, however, they will soon restore order. In New York they are all mad - part for Clinton - part for Jay - the ferment has run pretty high, but it is to be hoped is subsiding. Ends by stating that the Indian War is causing him much reproach and he would like to see it ended.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Resignation of William North, 13 March 1787 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Resignation of William North, 13 March 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 the resignation of Mr. [William] North, from the Inspector's Office. Alerts Knox that North may write to Knox and members of Congress in support of Sargent. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature. Appears to be docketed by Knox.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Discussing Politics, 6 June 1789 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Discussing Politics, 6 June 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: Writes via their mutual friend, General [Rufus] Putnam, but unfortunately has no news to report from the Western territories. Discusses his pleasure at the commencement of the new government, especially at the fact that our Cincinnatus has been induced to once more quit his Plough (referring to General George Washington's decision to accept the Presidency). Had wished for his Excellency's success and happiness, and asks Knox to send his best wishes to the President. Also sends his best wishes to Mrs. Knox, Knox's brother William, and asks him to remember me to any of our friends who are kind enough to think of me.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent on the Abolition of the Position of Adjutant General, 4 April 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent on the Abolition of the Position of Adjutant General, 4 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: Later copy. Was happy to receive Sargent's letters, but wants to assure Sargent that his position as Adjutant General was not abolished because he did a poor job. Assures him that the position was abolished because all its goals were met. Discusses a potential new job for Sargent, as well as recruiting for new expeditions. Also declares that Capt [Constant] Freeman will tell you of the uproar the failure of the late expedition has excited.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about the Constitution, the Ohio Company and Knox's Health, 3 February 1788 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about the Constitution, the Ohio Company and Knox's Health, 3 February 1788 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his regret that Knox has rheumatism. Expects that Massachusetts will adopt the Constitution. Discusses several delegates who advocated its adoption. Mentions [John] Hancock's publication in the [Massachusetts] Centinel 2 February 1788, which according to Sargent stated that we should ratify &c. & propose certain Amendments... Asks if General [Arthur] St. Clair will hold a treaty with an unspecified tribe of Native Americans and discusses business of the Ohio Company. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent about Matters of Office and the Coming Convention, 2 March 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent about Matters of Office and the Coming Convention, 2 March 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: Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses surveys that Sargent requested and where they should be deposited. Notes he has not seen Captain Hutchins yet to discuss the survey of the 5th range. States that Board of Treasury is of the opinion the surveys should be delivered to Hutchins since he was the principal in the business and that Knox agrees with them. Mentions [Major William] North's resignation from the Office of Inspectors, noting that it has not taken affect yet due to the recent raising of troops. Mentions the irregular Congressional meetings and that nine of the states recently met and discussed the [Constitutional] Convention being held in May at Philadelphia. Noted as a copy on the docket.
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 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.
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 Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Regarding the Settlement of Ohio, 29 September 1789 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Regarding the Settlement of Ohio, 29 September 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: Apparently sends condolences to the Knox family (likely regarding the recent death of one of Knox's children). Writes that he would be happy to receive a line from Knox and answer any questions Knox might have about Sargent's area of the country. Is anxious for the Governor to arrive, because he needs to determine which lands the Governor would like to settle on, so that Sargent can set up his own home and agricultural fields. Discusses the military staff present in Ohio and the prospects of Congress sending more people. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Discussing the Potential Elimination of Sargent's Job, 6 January 1792 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Discussing the Potential Elimination of Sargent's Job, 6 January 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: Written from Fort Washington, at present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Received his recent letter, and touches on financial matters. Mentions that he heard that the President intends to eliminate the position of Adjutant General of the Army (his current position) after the present campaign in the frontier, and give the Adjutant's duties to the Inspector. Comments on whether to take as a personal affront the elimination of his position. Discusses his motives for joining the campaigns in the Ohio territories.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent on Various Topics, Including the French Revolution, 8 August 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent on Various Topics, Including the French Revolution, 8 August 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: Later copy. Briefly mentions a number of topics, including the French Revolution and the government situation with the Eastern Territory.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Defending His Conduct, 10 March 1792 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Defending His Conduct, 10 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: Written from Fort Washington, in present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Comments on and defends his ability to perform his duties under General [Arthur] St. Clair. Also touches on his abilities to use military forces to protect areas in the Northwest Territories. Declares that he has done everything in his power, and refers Knox to General [James] Wilkinson for further assistance.
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 Giving Orders Concerning the Protection of the North-West Territory, 23 July 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Giving Orders Concerning the Protection of the North-West Territory, 23 July 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: Later copy. Gives orders to Sargent concerning the protection of the North-West Territory. Mentions directing General Anthony Wayne to provide an escort for the governor of Georgia. Noted as written at the War Department.
