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Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes, Major [Winthrop] Sargent will have the honor to deliver your Excellency this letter. Although his dispositions are military, yet he finds himself constrained on consideration of his former rank to decline the appointment to a company of Artillery with which your Excellency lately favored him. But as it is possible that the commotions which now exist in Massachusetts may demand the services of every friend of good governt he will with great zeal render every service in his power to check the progress of rebellion. Recommends him as an excellent officer.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes, Major [Winthrop] Sargent will have the honor to deliver your Excellency this letter. Although his dispositions are military, yet he finds himself constrained on consideration of his former rank to decline the appointment to a company of Artillery with which your Excellency lately favored him. But as it is possible that the commotions which now exist in Massachusetts may demand the services of every friend of good governt he will with great zeal render every service in his power to check the progress of rebellion. Recommends him as an excellent officer.
Author: Winthrop Sargent Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Thanks him for his letters. Never doubted Knox's good wishes toward him, or his desire to promote Sargent's military achievements. Is acutely aware of Knox's responsibilities and does not want to put him in an embarrassing position because of his desire to attain an appointment. Though he wanted the Captaincy of Artillery, he even moreso wanted Knox's high esteem, both during military service and in civilian life. Writes, Consider [...] how severely I must have been wounded by [William] North & [Elnathan] Haskell- who were both my Junior Officers during [an] the war & who have Majorities in the Legion. In response to Knox's offer of the position of Inspector of Troops, he thinks himself inadequate for the position. Encloses paper (not present) describing General [Benjamin] Lincoln's expedition. Sargent would have liked to join the expedition, and Lincoln and Governor James Bowdoin wanted him to go, but he did not believe there was an appropriate position available to him. Writes, General Lincoln offerd indeed to make me his Adjutant Genl but I was sure I could not discharge the duty, to my own Satisfaction. Finally, discusses the status of the Massachusetts insurgents. See GLC02437.03413 for a related document.
Author: Winthrop Sargent Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Delivered to the governor a note that Knox wrote in his favor. Would like very much to be in the army, but if there is no possibility of that, will in good Earnest set about making my arrangements for evacuating altogether this Country in Favor of the Western World, while there are so many disposed to accompany me. Also mentions joining the Engineers to the Artillery Department. Believes he has some claims to an honorable Appointment. Relates that the Court in Springfield was prevented from doing business this week by 300 insurgents who took possession of the Court House and presented a petition demanding that the Court disperse and do no business during the term. The Court members complied because they had no protection at the time. Says Shays refuses to allow the court to meet at Worcester next month. Mentions that the Governor and also General [Benjamin] Lincoln are discussing marching troops very soon. Discusses perhaps joining Lincoln's force. Presents his compliments to Knox's family, as well as Knox's brother [William] and Miss Gorham (likely the daughter of Nathaniel Gorham).
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes to introduce Governor Bowdoin to Major [William] North, who is currently Inspector of Troops. Says that North wishes to be included in the line of troops being raised. Comments that he is a citizen of Massachusetts by birth and residence and that he is an honorable and worthy officer.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Introduces Captain [possibly Jeremiah or Constant] Freeman as a worthy artillery soldier who served under Knox during the previous war. Recommends him for service in the Massachusetts line currently being raised.
Author: Winthrop Sargent Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses financial business in relation to the Ohio Company and the western lands. Signature clipped, resulting in text loss of the first portion of the letter. Stamped Boston.
Author: Winthrop Sargent Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes that General [James] Wilkinson has asked for his help with the militiamen, specifically acquiring more troops. Discusses Wilkinson's attempts to establish lines of communication. Comments on the dispute between Wilkinson and Zeigler (see GLC02437.05346 for further information). Also touches on the altercation between Ford and Hodgdon (see GLC02437.05351), as well as the field officers there in the militia.
Author: Winthrop Sargent Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Written from Fort Washington, in present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Comments on and defends his ability to perform his duties under General [Arthur] St. Clair. Also touches on his abilities to use military forces to protect areas in the Northwest Territories. Declares that he has done everything in his power, and refers Knox to General [James] Wilkinson for further assistance.
Author: James Wilkinson Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Marked Private, Personal & Confidential. Provides his opinion that [Winthrop] Sargent should be kept on as Adjutant General, but only if the appointment is sanctioned with a rank. Discusses his merits as an officer in that position. Declares that he is making these observations without Sargent's knowledge. Provides some information on Fort Jefferson. Asks for news of Knox's wife and sends his respects.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses Congress's proposed disbandment of the troops according to the resolve of Congress dated 21 October 1786. States that although he feels for the men who have made the military their life, the public were utterly unable to support them by reason of the non compliance of all the states excepting Virginia with the requisition for that purpose... He feels that if Congress decides to appoint a new Inspector General, they will choose Sargent. However Major William North, the current Inspector General, may just continue in the post. Comments that he has no information on a map of Sargent's because Mr. Hutchins has not returned yet.
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Winthrop Sargent
Author: Winthrop Sargent
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Winthrop Sargent
Author: Winthrop Sargent
Author: Winthrop Sargent
Author: James Wilkinson
Author: Henry Knox