Download or read book Extract from the Diary of Winthrop Sargent Including Information about a Chippewa Or Ottawa Indian Attack on General Josiah Harmar s Regiment 13 July 1788 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diarist gives news of a Chippewa or Ottawa Indian attack on General [Josiah] Harmar's regiment, which was stationed up the Muskingum River. Both sides suffered casualties. Writes, This most flagitious insult seems to have been conducted with uncommon spirit, and a great degree of temerity- Relates that the Indians raided stores that were intended for a treaty. Reports that some of the Delaware Indians arrived on the day of this transaction and seem highly incensed at the insult. Adds that Northwest Territory Governor Arthur St. Clair has ordered the transfer of all provisions and stores to Fort Harmer, and dispatches to be released to Indian Towns. A note in pencil written at the top of page one indicates that W.S. may refer to Winthrop Sargent, although no creator is cited and this document does not appear to be written in Sargent's hand.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent s diary while with General Arthur St Clair s expedition against the Indians written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent s Diary 1817 1820 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: Final Diary in the Winthrop Sargent Papers.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent s Diary 1786 1790 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: Journal split into three volumes with the first half describing Sargent's trip from Boston to Ohio Count and back to Providence, R.I. it discusses his survey of the 5th Range of the Northwest Territory and contain daily measurements of the weather and passages on the danger from Indians. There is also reference to a treatise on midwifery, and his trip from Marietta to Cahokia in the company of Governor Arthur St. Clair. Sargent also notes his thoughts on relations between white settlers and the Indians.
Download or read book Diaries of Winthrop Sargent 1st of September 1789 to the 3rd of February 1790 and 12th of April to the 13th of May 1790 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: This volume is an unbound, incomplete diary recounting Sargent's trip from Marietta to Cahokia in the company of Governor Arthur St. Clair. The diary discusses the creation of Hamilton and St. Clair counties (at Cincinnati and Cahokia) and includes descriptions of the settlements and geography of the Ohio and upper Mississippi Rivers, as well as Sargent's thoughts on relations between white settlers and the Indians.There are also notes made on fruit, vegetables and climate of the area. He also documents Indian dress and customs of Indian women acting as interpreters.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent Papers and Correspondence 1771 1788 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: The correspondence and other papers in this folder cover Sargent's search for a government appointment; his two surveying trips to Ohio; his part in the formation and promotion of the Ohio Company; and his appointment as secretary of the Northwest Territory. Correspondence includes letters from Jeremy Belknap, expressing curiosity about the western country; Edward Carrington , on his purchase of Ohio Company shares; Crevecoeur, suggesting a name for the proposed company town on the Muskingum River; Major John Hamtramck, on military conditions in the Northwest Territory; Elnathan Haskell, on the Ohio Company venture; Thomas Hutchins, on Sargent's work as a surveyor; Rufus King and Henry Knox, relating to Sargent's pursuit of a government job; Robert Morris, criticizing schemes to encourage western settlement; George Turner, expressing his opinions of government, the Constitution, and the Ohio Company; and James Winthrop, enclosed with a report of barometrical observations made at Lake Champlain in 1786. The collection also contains a number of letters on the formation of the Ohio Company, its negotiations for land, and its sales promotions. In this correspondence are letters from Manasseh Cutler, Sargent's associate in negotiations with the Board of Treasury; William Duer, referring to the relationship between the Ohio Company and the Scioto group; Samuel Holden Parsons, including his estimation of the West as a possible "Safe Retreat" from the confusion and folly of government in the eastern states; Richard Platt, on Sargent's private finances, as well as Ohio Company business; and Rufus Putnam, on rumours that Sargent and Cutler were seeking private profit in their land negotiations. Among the Cutler letters is one to Jeremy Belknap recounting an expedition to the White Mountains. Scattered throughout the collection are papers related to the purchase of government land, as well as lists of Ohio Company receipts and shareholders. Among the latter is Sargent's stitched copy of the Articles of an Association by the Name of the Ohio Company (1786, 13 pages), with notations of the names of subscribers for whom he was agent. Sargent's own correspondence includes letters to Crevecoeur; to Ebenezer Hazard, defending his and Cutler's financial negotiations; to Thomas Hutchins; and a letter to Richard Platt on the possibility of obtaining European investment in the Ohio Company. Sargent's copy of the Northwest Ordinance, signed by Charles Thomson, appears in this collection under the date July 13, 1787. Also in this collection are maps and survey reports related to land holdings in Mississippi in the early 1780s, as well as two orderly books (20 Feb.-12 June 1779 and 6 Aug.-23 Sep. 1780) kept for General St. Clair's Pennsylvania Division.
Download or read book Diary of Winthrop Sargent June 18th to 26th of October 1786 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: This volume is the first half of a journal describing Sargent's trip from Boston to the Ohio country and back to Providence, R.I. This volume and the next recount his survey of the 5th Range of the Northwest Territory and contain daily measurements of the weather and passages on the danger from Indians. There is also detailed descriptions of towns passed and references to the American Revolution and support for the American Patriots.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Concerning Settlement in the Northwest Territory 7 December 1789 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to Knox's letter from 9 November (GLC02437.04410). Notes that Knox is correct in his observation that Agriculture might afford me Satisfaction and profit... Adds that presently, he is living beyond his means. Writes that the governor has not yet arrived, likely referring to Arthur St. Clair, governor of the Northwest Territory. Reports that due to the death of General [Samuel] Parsons, John Symmes is the only judge left in the Northwest Territory. Hopes the vacancy caused by Parsons' death will be filled as soon as possible, and the territory can establish good & wholesome Laws. Writes, Of Indians we hear nothing - the last Intelligence which was in a Speech from the Delawares & Wyandottes to General Harmar, amounted only to Professions of Friendship...
Download or read book Journal of Winthrop Sargent Secretary of the Territory Northwest of the Ohio River written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journal of Winthrop Sargent while secretary of the Territory northwest of the Ohio River. The journal recounts travel from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati, throughout the territory, and east to Massachusetts and New York. Sargent mentions weather, Indian attacks, plagues of bugs, epidemics, settlements, and various people encountered.
Download or read book A Letter of Introduction from Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox for Captain Mayette 29 October 1792 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes a letter of introduction for the bearer, Captain Mayette writing: for if he is not for us he will be decidedly against us - and his Influence is very considerable amongst the Indians... The British and Spaniards I have no Doubt would purchase him at a considerable price and but for the flattering distinctions we have paid him he probably would have struck up a Bargain. Discusses another Native American who he thinks would be a beneficial ally, although he is a monstrous beggarly rascal even for an Indian. Refers to a treaty with the Native Americans, noting, from the knowledge which you may acquire of this business you will be induced to think Genl [Rufus] Putnam better calculated for all other services than Indian Treaties... Reports that Northwest Territory Governor Arthur St. Clair is in Philadelphia.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Army Movements 31 July 1794 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A letter from Winthrop Sargent quoting C. [possibly Caleb] Swan. Reports the army marched out of Greenville, Ohio today. Notes the men were in good spirits and well supplied. Comments on the talents of General [Anthony] Wayne and the abilities of the soldiers.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Settlers and Negotiations with Indians 20 October 1788 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sargent, Secretary of the Northwest Territory, discusses progress of the settlers and negotiations with Native Americans in the Territory including Joseph Brant. Writes, We can not as yet, tis true, boast of very much Cultivation or Improvement, for our Numbers are not large, but the few present have not been idle- they have [built] themselves comfortable Log Houses... Comments on the delay of an unspecified treaty with Native Americans. Writes ...As the Governour corresponds with you, you will undoubtedly be informed of the particular Disposition of the different Tribes- Should they eventually unite in any one Determination, I am persuaded it will be to take up the Hatchet, but at any Rate their young Men will in the Hopes of Pillage very much harrass [sic] us- for they have caught the Spirit of Liberty & will no more submit to the Government of their acknowledged Chiefs- I have frequently heard this declared by the old & young & that this Spirit of Rebellion was not of Long Standing.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Indian Treaties 8 January 1789 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks him for his recent letter and the information contained therein. Reports that the Governor, aware of Knox's interest in Indian affairs, will soon write him a note on the negotiations for a treaty with the Indians. Provides some information on that subject. Sends the regards of several friends who are with him in Marietta, and sends his compliments to Mrs. Lucy Knox, as well as to Knox's brother, William.
Download or read book Journal of Capt Jonathan Heart on the March with His Company from Connecticut to Fort Pitt in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from the Seventh of September to the Twelfth of October 1785 Inclusive written by Jonathan Heart and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Asking for Expenses and Discussing Relations with Native American Indians 6 May 1787 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions he still has not been reimbursed for his expenses from last year. Discusses relations with the Native Americans, stating he is glad that the surveys will soon be continued & that the Indians are peaceably inclined. Writes, that as the Indians are out trapping for Beaver there is little doubt but they will steal them all [referring to the surveyors' horses], which will stop the survey. Comments on Congress deciding about disposing of the Lands which have been surveyed ... and wishes his townships had been included. Stamped Boston. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Ohio Company Matters and Planned Meetings with Indians 15 August 1788 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses matters related to the Ohio Company settlement at Marietta, including the possibility of defense against Native American attacks. Intended to send Knox a plan of Marietta, but was unable to draw one due to his injured or afflicted hand. Relates the details of cultivating the land and discusses land prices. Plans to go down the [Ohio] River to meet with nine Indian tribes.
Download or read book Incomplete Letter from Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox on the Need for More Militia and Disputes Within the Army 13 March 1792 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
