Winthrop Sargent
71 documents

Report on Ohio Company Proceedings
08/29/1787 Autograph Letter SignedReport from Reverend Manasseh Cutler on the proceedings of the Ohio Company, referencing the land purchased from Congress, the plan of settlement, layout of towns, and plans for improvements such as …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Winthrop Sargent writes to the Secretary at War
09/29/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Congress, Indians, family matters and the appointment of Marshall.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Winthrop Sargent writes to the Secretary at War
01/08/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indian agents and warfare.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Regarding lack of pay, want of judges, Indian affairs and white migration
12/07/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentActing Governor Sargent laments that he has not yet received his salary of $750. Governor St. Clair has not yet arrived. When he does, will commence tour of Kaskaskias. The territory is in need of …
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Major Winthrop Sargent requests the influence of Knox
12/07/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses judicial system, indians, and solicits appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Major Sargent discusses territorial judges
01/14/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses appointees for Judge of Territory.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
[Untitled]
09/29/1789 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in Knox to Sargent, 11/09/1789.
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Sketch by Colonel Sargent, Adjutant General, of St. Clair's plan of encampment and subsequent retreat on 4 November 1791 at Battle of Wabash River
11/04/1791 DocumentSketch was made by Colonel Winthrop Sargent, Adjutant General under General Arthur St. Clair. It shows the disposition of forces during the defeat of St Clair's Army by Miami and Shawnee Indians. …
Nicholas Biddle Personal Papers.
Order of Battle, march and encampment of the Army of the United States under Major General Arthur St. Clair during the campaign of 1791
1791Order of Battle, march and encampment of the Army of the United States under Major General Arthur St. Clair during the campaign of 1791.
Nicholas Biddle Personal Papers.
Advance of Salary for Winthrop Sargent
01/29/1791 Letter SignedPlease pay to Joseph Howell, acting Paymaster General, five hundred dollars received of him in pursuance of directions from the Secretary of War, being an advance on account of Sargent's salary as …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)- No image
Separating Certain Tribes from Those at War
07/12/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSargent believes that a number of tribes located about the Lakes and the Illinois might be separated from those at war if properly approached. The Indians fear Mayet so he should be attached to the …
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Sargent reveals professional aspirations to Knox
03/10/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Sargent discusses militia and his desire to advance in a military capasity.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Sargent relays violent incident in Columbia
03/13/1792 Autograph LetterLetter, discusses pioneers and frontier life; discusses militia; describes Indian aggression; discusses conduct of officers and court martial.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Sargent Recommends Sebastian for Judge
11/01/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses provision for Judge Advocate of the Army; recommends Sebastian for Judge of territory.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Sargent discusses the Battle of the Wabash with Knox
01/02/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indians; discusses defeat of St. Clair's campaign; advises use of Indians in future campaigns.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Sargent discusses the Adjutant General with Knox
01/06/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, alludes to St. Clair's campaign defeat; discusses post of Adjutant general.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Sargent Discusses Indians Treaties with Knox
10/29/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indian treaty.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Sargent discusses defective stores with Knox
11/10/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, describes errors in military stores; describes inferior quality of military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Request for Boat and Military Escorts for Judges
12/13/1792 Typed DocumentBoat on loan now lost, request for new boat to be delivered to Cincinnati. Judicial circuits and discrepancy with Gen. Wilkinson discussed in detail.
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Protection of Frontiers
04/10/1792 Typed DocumentRequest for money to pay militia and spies employed to protect settlements from Indians. Enclosed copy of letter from Sargent to Wilkinson.
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