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Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05344 Author/Creator: Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 March 1792 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.6 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

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.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818
Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825

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