Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.04332-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
20 August 1789
Author/Creator
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Marietta, Ohio
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Received his recent letter and hopes that Knox's child is restored to health. Is overjoyed to hear of the President's recovery; feels his death might have caused dramatic instability. Discusses his interest in the "doings of Congress," especially the Treasury Bill. Mentions that he is "very poor" and trusts that Knox will help him acquire a government appointment if possible. Also relates that they have apprehended a Virginian man named Wetzell who fired on an Indian man by the name of Washington. Has enclosed some letters to his friends (not present) for Knox to forward.

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