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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05466 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0109] May 1792 |
| Title | Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about Sargent's military appointment [incomplete] |
| Date | 17 May 1792 |
| Author | Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Thanks him for his recent letter, as well as his kindness and friendship. Discusses how he would like to meet or surpass expectations in his job, especially by enforcing discipline among his troops. Tries to explain why he might have a bad reputation among the troops. Refers to a letter from Knox in which Knox asks why he is thought to act with "haughtiness and severity" (see GLC02437.05423). Discusses whether or not to decline his post, but seems resolved to keep his job. |
| Subjects | Frontiers and Exploration Revolutionary War General Military History Office Seeker Government and Civics Friendship Northwest Indian War Northwest Territory Westward Expansion |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820) |
| Place written | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |