1To George Washington from Winthrop Sargent, 29 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
Mr Joseph St Marie a Citizen of Vincennes of good Character, has made Representation to me of a Seizure upon his Property by an Officer of his Catholic Majesty, and within what is understood to be the Territory of the united States—Which I beg Leave to Lay before your Excellency —with very great Respect I have the Honour to be your Excellency’s most Humble & devoted Servant ALS , DNA : RG 59,...
2To George Washington from Winthrop Sargent, 31 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
The Absence of the Governor having made it my Duty to carry into Effect as far as possible the Resolution of Congress of the 29th of August 1788 respecting the Inhabitants of Post Vincennes—I beg Leave to report, not only my Proceedings under that Resolution but, some Circumstances which, in my Opinion, ought at this Time to be communicated as very materially concerning the Interests of the...
3To George Washington from Winthrop Sargent, 1 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
By the Conveyance for my Official Communications I beg Leave to represent, that the Act of the United States which authorizes & directs the Secretary of their Western Territory to discharge (at certain Times) the Duties of the Governour has involved me in additional Expenses, Which they have not as yet been pleased to provide for, And which my private Finances do not capacitate me to defray. It...