Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.07555

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GLC#
GLC02437.07555-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
29 June 1801
Author/Creator
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 23.6 cm, Width: 19.2 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Sargent bitterly describes his meeting with President [Thomas] Jefferson, who removed him from office as territorial governor. Notes an appropriation between $500 and $600 has made to him for his services. Appears to further discuss his situation and is possibly seeking help from Knox.

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