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 Sargent Winthrop to Henry Knox Regarding Relations Between Indians and the Local Government 29 October 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: Asks Knox for assistance with some personal business. Mentions he does not think he can make it to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Discusses his opinion on the relationship between the Indians and the local government.
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 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 the Constitution the Ohio Company and Knox s Health 3 February 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: Expresses his regret that Knox has rheumatism. Expects that Massachusetts will adopt the Constitution. Discusses several delegates who advocated its adoption. Mentions [John] Hancock's publication in the [Massachusetts] Centinel 2 February 1788, which according to Sargent stated that we should ratify &c. & propose certain Amendments... Asks if General [Arthur] St. Clair will hold a treaty with an unspecified tribe of Native Americans and discusses business of the Ohio Company. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Proceedings of a Meeting of the Ohio Company 2 September 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: Sargent sends the proceedings of a meeting of Ohio Company agents that took place 29 August (refer to GLC02437.03648). Notes that keeping part of their purchase out of sight had enhanced the value of the first [1000] shares. Offers Knox his opinions on the appointment of Western Officers for the company. Hopes that he [Sargent] will be appointed secretary. Asks Knox to let him know if there will be a treaty with the Native Americans in the Western Country.
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 Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent about Congressional Session and Indians 5 December 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Sargent's desire to be present at the next Congressional session, though the request was denied. Discusses the situation with the Indians in the Cincinnati region. States that the poor Indians I believe are irrecvocably doomed by Fate to be extirpated. Extensive water damage renders ink difficult to read. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.
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 Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent about Matters of Office and the Coming Convention 2 March 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses surveys that Sargent requested and where they should be deposited. Notes he has not seen Captain Hutchins yet to discuss the survey of the 5th range. States that Board of Treasury is of the opinion the surveys should be delivered to Hutchins since he was the principal in the business and that Knox agrees with them. Mentions [Major William] North's resignation from the Office of Inspectors, noting that it has not taken affect yet due to the recent raising of troops. Mentions the irregular Congressional meetings and that nine of the states recently met and discussed the [Constitutional] Convention being held in May at Philadelphia. Noted as a copy on the docket.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox 2 December 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: 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.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Resignation of William North 13 March 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: Discusses the resignation of Mr. [William] North, from the Inspector's Office. Alerts Knox that North may write to Knox and members of Congress in support of Sargent. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature. Appears to be docketed by Knox.
Download or read book Note from Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Regarding Bills to Pay the Army 2 December 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy. Written from the War Department. Explains that Mr. Caleb Swan will be taking thirty five thousand dollars in post bank notes for the pay of the army, and that Sargent's name has been added to the notes for greater security. When Swan wants to exchange the notes for cash, he will need Sargent's to do so; asks that Sargent oblige.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Regarding the Indian Threat in Ohio 2 January 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: Written from Fort Washington, at present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Asks Knox to attend to the accompanying letters, which outline confrontations between General [Arthur] St. Clair and Indians in the frontier, specifically in Kentucky. Wishes he had more information about the Indian towns. Would like information on how the government will protect the frontier region in during the upcoming season. Asks about the possibility of hiring some Chickasaw Indians to work within the army for upcoming campaigns.
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox Regarding Government Bills and Appointments and the Frontier 20 August 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: 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.
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 Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent about Protecting Frontier Settlers 6 January 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy. Refers to a recent letter from Sargent which discussed battle losses to Indians in the Northwest Territories. Comments on the protection of settlements on the frontier, and mentions that plans will be laid before Congress on that subject right away.
