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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04428 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0092] November-December 1789 |
| Title | Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox concerning settlement in the Northwest Territory |
| Date | 7 December 1789 |
| Author | Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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..." |
| Subjects | Frontiers and Exploration American Indian History Revolutionary War General Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Westward Expansion Northwest Indian War Northwest Territory Finance Government and Civics Death Judiciary Law Diplomacy |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820) Symmes, John Cleves (1742-1814) St. Clair, Arthur (1737-1818) Harmar, Josiah (1753-1813) Parsons, Samuel Holden (1737-1789) |
| Place written | Marietta, Ohio |
| Theme | Law; Agriculture; Government & Politics; Native Americans; Westward Expansion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Extract of a letter from Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent replying to Sargent's request for more troops |