Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818 to Henry Knox

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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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