Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.04092-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 14, 1789
Author/Creator
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Marietta, Ohio
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 30.2 cm, Width: 19.4 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Writes that the death of a prominent judge will leave an opening for General [Rufus] Putnam and Mr. [possibly Manasseh] Cutler as candidates for office in the region. Comments that both men are high in his estimation and their merits entitle them to the consideration of Congress, but believes that due to past measures, it may be hard to elect either one. Believes that General Putnam may have the best chance for success due to his military connections. If he gets promoted, Cutler would be well suited to take the Judgeship that Putnam currently occupies. Writes to advise Knox, as he knows Knox has much influence with Congress.

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