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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...

GLC02437.06150

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...

GLC02437.06155

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

Discusses the status of Knox's different landholdings.

GLC02437.06602

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 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...

GLC02437.06863

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