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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04067 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0087] January-February 1789 |
| Title | Stephen Sayre to Henry Knox forwarding letter from Washington about the Navy |
| Date | 3 January 1789 |
| Author | Sayre, Stephen (1736-1818) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Forwards him a letter for Genl. W. [General George Washington] regarding the American Navy. Believes that if Knox is named in charge of the military by Congress, as will likely be the case, Knox will have influence with Congress and might encourage them to adopt his proposal. Asks Knox to act on his behalf if the Court requests his presence in America. Adds that he believes the Court "will show a very different temper, as to America, if the Prince of Wales takes the Regency." |
| Subjects | Navy Revolutionary War General President Military History Government and Civics Congress Global History and Civics |
| People | Sayre, Stephen (1736-1818) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |