Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03651 Author/Creator: Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 September 1787 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy
Sargent sends the proceedings of a meeting of Ohio Company agents that took place 29 August (refer to GLC02437.03648). Notes that keeping part of their purchase "out of sight" had enhanced the value of the first [1000] shares. Offers Knox his opinions on the appointment of Western Officers for the company. Hopes that he [Sargent] will be appointed secretary. Asks Knox to let him know if there will be a treaty with the Native Americans in the Western Country.
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