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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04234 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0089] May-June 1789 |
| Title | Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox discussing politics |
| Date | 6 June 1789 |
| Author | Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes via their mutual friend, General [Rufus] Putnam, but unfortunately has no news to report from the Western territories. Discusses his pleasure at the commencement of the new government, especially at the fact that "our Cincinnatus has been induced to once more quit his Plough" (referring to General George Washington's decision to accept the Presidency). Had wished for his Excellency's success and happiness, and asks Knox to send his best wishes to the President. Also sends his best wishes to Mrs. Knox, Knox's brother William, and asks him to "remember me to any of our friends who are kind enough to think of me." |
| Subjects | Frontiers and Exploration Revolutionary War General Northwest Territory Westward Expansion Government and Civics US Constitution Classical World and Ancient Civilization President |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820) Putnam, Rufus (1738-1824) Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Place written | Marietta, Ohio |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; The Presidency; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |