Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.03989

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GLC#
GLC02437.03989-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
October 3, 1788
Author/Creator
Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
London, England
Pagination
3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 19.2 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Describes his recent liberation from a "long & illegal confinement" and the defense of his liberty against a "malignant Villain." Warns Knox against the "growing Influence of the Law & Lawyers." Discusses his [unspecified] proposition regarding the navy. Hopes Knox will present his idea to Congress, and asks George Washington's opinion on the subject (Sayre is apparently trying to secure a contract with Congress for the navy). Defends his character and declares his resolve. Mentions [Francisco de] Miranda and refers to his "former friend" [William] Duer, who Sayre regrets is no longer responding to Sayre's letters.

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