23 July 1794

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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…

GLC02437.06150

31 July 1794

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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.

GLC02437.06155

5 September 1794

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses information he gathered from an officer regarding the army. Reports on the distances of forts and other landmarks located near Fort Recovery along with General [Anthony] Wayne's recent actions. Also reports General Wayne was attacked by "Indians commanded by [Alexander] Mckee" on the 20th. Describes the battle that followed. Reports the Indians were forced to flee and on the number of men who were killed and wounded in the battle. Mentions the British involvement and appears to hint at the possibility that the Indians were suppose to meet at the British camp. Notes the number…

GLC02437.06193

29 October 1794

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance with some personal business. Mentions he does not think he can make it to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Discusses his opinion on the relationship between the Indians and the local government.

GLC02437.06231

26 December 1794

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's impending resignation. Notes he had hope to "quite 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."

GLC02437.06283

January 25, 1796

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the status of Knox's different landholdings.

GLC02437.06602

30 March 1796

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that he has discussed with [Samuel] Hodgdon methods for packing and transporting books for Knox. Has packed them in five trunks and plans to ship them via land carriage. Comments on some political matters. Last page is possibly GLC02437.10325.

GLC02437.06682

5 April 1796

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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.

GLC02437.06692

4 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Charles Sampson

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Asks Sampson to return a temporary land lease to a Mr. John Neubit. Was told the land lease, originally belonging to Mr. Samuel Waldo, passed into Sampson's hands "without any assignment on his [Neubit's] part."

GLC02437.06863

29 June 1801

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sargent bitterly describes his meeting with President [Thomas] Jefferson, who removed him from office as territorial governor. Notes an appropriation between $500 and $600 has made to him for his services. Appears to further discuss his situation and is possibly seeking help from Knox.

GLC02437.07555

9 August 1801

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss financial matters and possibly his current situation. Letter written from "Glocoster" which possibly is Gloucester, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.07580

1 November 1802

Saltonstall, Nathaniel, 1746-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a land negotiation between Henry Knox and himself. Mentions he is willing to sell his and his mother's land [likely in Maine] for $1 per acre to Knox. Written from Haverhill which possibly is in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Maine.

GLC02437.07763

5 November 1802

Saltonstall, Nathaniel, 1746-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Continues to discuss a land negotiation between Henry Knox and himself. Briefly mentions people settling on the land. Says his prior offer of selling the land [likely in Maine] for $1 per acre to Knox still stands. Written from Haverhill which possibly is in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Maine.

GLC02437.07764

11 November 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Nathaniel Saltonstall

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Continues to discusses a land negotiation between Nathaniel Saltonstall and himself. Appears to agree to the purchase of $1 per acre for land possibly located on the Muscongus patent lands in Maine.

GLC02437.07765

12 November 1802

Manuscript document

Title: [Bank note]

Later copy. A $60,000 note to be paid in two years without interest.

GLC02437.07766

19 November 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Saltonstall

Letter is noted as a copy on the docket. Continues to discuss a land negotiation [appears to be part of the Muscongus patent lands in Maine] between Saltonstall and himself. Formally accepts Saltonstall's terms for purchasing the property and agrees to pay $1 per acre.

GLC02437.07770

10 June 1803

Saltonstall, Nathaniel, 1746-1815

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Saltonstall claims that he has deeds proving a sizeable portion of the Waldo Patent belongs to him.

GLC02437.09281

19 February 1788

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the failure of the payment of shares by agents.

GLC02437.09960

8 February 1787

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox concerning territory in the Ohio valley region and mentions surveys he took of the land. Entrusts Knox with his papers. States that he sent a copy of his papers to the Board of Treasury as well and is possibly negotiating the sale of a tract of western land. Feels the need to defend his actions by stating "I have the Satisfaction to know that no Injury can have accrued to the Public from my mode of Conduct, & that my Townships (such as they are) are absolutely in addition to what was expected & intended should have been surveyed in the last Season, & that, but…

GLC02437.10210

4 September 1791

St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Collection of eight letters. Letters dated 4 September, 14 September, 16 September, 23 September, 10 October, 17 October, 21 October, 1 November. Discusses the transportation of goods, supplies and horses. Mentions problems with raising troops and handling misdemeanors. Later ones discuss conflict with the Indians and the difficulty of battle. Writes "I have been on the point of losing the Virginia Battallion - it is a considerable time ago that I knew of some discontents in that Corps, but was led to believe it was among the officers ... " First letter noted as an extract, with the…

GLC02437.10237

8 August 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Snow

Written by Major General Knox to British POW Captain Snow. Informs Snow that Washington has consented to exchange him immediately. He is being exchanged for an American officer of equal rank.

GLC02437.01521

13 August 1782

Snow, William, 1753-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "I was honor'd this day with your letter for which I return you my most sincere thanks shall be happy shou'd it ever be in my power to show you how sensible I am of the obligation." See GLC02437.01521, in which Knox informs Snow, a British officer, that General George Washington has consented to arrange for his exchange.

GLC02437.01525

February 25, 1783

Von Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, 1730-1794

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Major General von Steuben to Major General Knox. Reports that "In all proba[b]ility the Peace is signed." Says "At present all our lost Battles are turned to Victories. Great Britain acknowledges our Independence, may other nations acknowledge that we are worthy to be free." Says America's first impressions are important as they will decide "whether we shall be respected as an Empire or be despised as a Banditti." Says the situation of the army and the news of peace are all that are talked about. Wants to know what will happen if Congress disperses the army without pay. Presents a…

GLC02437.01952

19 May 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ebenezer Sprout

Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Sprout. References Sprout's letter of 19 May. This letter told of the "extraordinary conduct of Mr. Honniwell" Knox says "Such conduct may renew again all the horrors of War." "Mr. Honniwell" refers to Israel Honeywell, a New York patriot militia leader. On May 16, 1783, three days after Sir Guy Carleton evacuated his troops from mainland New York, Honeywell led his men into Westchester where they robbed, beat, and otherwise terrorized Loyalist inhabitants. Knox says he will pass this information along to Washington who will no doubt inform Governor…

GLC02437.02125

27 March 1792

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has yet to set sail due to poor weather. Comments that he has never been an ambitious man, but that the President [Washington] and his Minister of State (referring to Thomas Jefferson) have convinced him to take on a position with the government. Does not specify the position, but explains why he believes the President thought he had the honesty and strength of character to take on the job. Asks Knox to protect his brother and possibly provide him with a job.

GLC02437.05382