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to Winthrop Sargent

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.

GLC02437.05553

to Winthrop Sargent

Later copy. Briefly mentions a number of topics, including the French Revolution and the government situation with the Eastern Territory.

GLC02437.05573

to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a box of oranges and lemons from Georgia. Signed in text as "Mr. Seagrove."

GLC02437.05665

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for a bank note. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05669

to Winthrop Sargent

Later copy. References several of Sargent's letters and apologizes for not responding sooner. Hopes the arrival of "the Governor" will afford him an opportunity to visit the Atlantic States. Mentions the "political storm" pervading in Europe....

GLC02437.05892

to Stephen Sayre

Marked "private." Would like Sayre to call on him at his office tomorrow at 1 p.m. Will be glad to talk to him about the letter he received yesterday (see GLC02437.05997).

GLC02437.05999

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...

GLC02437.06193

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

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."...

GLC02437.06283

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement. Thanks Knox for his years of service and notes he will be missed. Also mentions he is not happy with Knox's chosen successor (Timothy Pickering).

GLC02437.06314

to Henry Knox

Discusses the status of Knox's different landholdings.

GLC02437.06602

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for a Mr. Williams.

GLC02437.06604

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...

GLC02437.06682

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

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...

GLC02437.07555

to Henry Knox

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

GLC02437.07580

to Henry Knox

Comments on a dispute over lands in Maine occurring between Knox and the late Artemas Ward. Considers the legal ownership of the lands, and provides a course of action.

GLC02437.07899

to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of himself and [Israel] Thorndike to discuss an approaching land deal. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.08032

to Henry Knox

Has recently been informed by Mr. F. Amory that Mrs. Cantor was planning to leave a particular house and asked if Scott intends to purchase it. Provides the price he was offered, and asks him whether Knox "would have me do any thing in the business...

GLC02437.08046

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the books he sent her.

GLC02437.08177

to Winthrop Sargent

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...

GLC02437.10314

[Memorandum on the visit of John Pope to Henry Knox]

This document describes the visit of "Mr. John Pope or Colonel Pope" who was from near Richmond, Virginia. Reports that Pope claimed to have gone down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers last spring in the employ of Patrick Henry and David Ross of the...

GLC02437.05187

[Memorandum of conversation with Edmond-Charles Genêt]

Initialled by Knox. Reports on a conversation with French Minister Genet. Mentions news about Guadalupe and Martinique. Says Admiral Gardener made an appearance there and was told that the defenders were in need of muskets, cannon, and ammunition...

GLC02437.05897

to unknown

Relates the concerns of the President, George Washington, regarding the "present hostile state of Europe," and the consequences it may have for the United States. Writes, "It is acknowledged by all who reflect upon the course of human events that a...

GLC02437.09950

Auditors Report on the Acct. of Henry Knox Esq. Secretary for the War Department

Title from docket. Three parts. First part with a copy of R. Harrison's signature. Writes concerning the account between the Treasury Department and Knox as Secretary of War, "commencing July 1st and ending November 30th 1791 ... " The total...

GLC02437.10243