Knox comments on Sayre's proposal to the President
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Knox comments on Sayre's proposal to the President
Description
Letter, discusses Sayre's plan; mentions expectations of war between Great Britain and Spain.
short description
Ltr, dis Sayr'e plan.
year created
1790
month created
09
day created
04
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
note
document is written in the hand of Knox
notable person/group
Stephen Sayre
Henry Knox
notable location
New York
Great Britain
Spain
notable item/thing
your several favors I answered on request
what I have heard nothing from you
informed you stated the outline of your proposal to the President
magnitude and qualities of your plan
every effect of genius capable of demonstration what will either directly or indirectly promote the power and interest of the United States is justly entitled to reward
demonstrations of its practicality
legislature
justice or liberality
it is to be doubted whether any reputation whatever could be made
expectation of a war between Great Britain and Spain engrosses exceeding the public attention
document number
1790090400001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | AJV02 (3 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox, MMC | V: 26, P: 174 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Stephen Sayre | [unknown] | [n/a] |