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- GLC#
- GLC02437.04067-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 3 January 1789
- Author/Creator
- Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- London, England
- Pagination
- 2 p. : docket ; Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
Forwards him a letter for Genl. W. [General George Washington] regarding the American Navy. Believes that if Knox is named in charge of the military by Congress, as will likely be the case, Knox will have influence with Congress and might encourage them to adopt his proposal. Asks Knox to act on his behalf if the Court requests his presence in America. Adds that he believes the Court "will show a very different temper, as to America, if the Prince of Wales takes the Regency."
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