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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07555 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0146] June-August 1801 |
| Title | Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox about his meeting with the President where he was removed from territorial governor office |
| Date | 29 June 1801 |
| Author | Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Sargent bitterly describes his meeting with President [Thomas] Jefferson, who removed him from office as territorial governor. Notes an appropriation between $500 and $600 has made to him for his services. Appears to further discuss his situation and is possibly seeking help from Knox. |
| Subjects | President Government and Civics Finance Northwest Territory Westward Expansion |
| People | Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; The Presidency; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |