Discusses information he gathered from an officer regarding the army. Reports on the distances of forts and other landmarks located near Fort Recovery along with General [Anthony] Wayne's recent actions. Also reports General Wayne was attacked by Indians commanded by [Alexander] Mckee on the 20th. Describes the battle that followed. Reports the Indians were forced to flee and on the number of men who were killed and wounded in the battle. Mentions the British involvement and appears to hint at the possibility that the Indians were suppose to meet at the British camp. Notes the number of Indian homes and crops that were burned, including Mckee's property. Sargent is likely writing about the Battle of Fallen Timbers that took place on 20 August 1794. The docket on the verso in John Stagg, Jr.'s hand notes Cincinnati - 7 Sept 1794 Col Sergeant - ...rec : oct: 3 - .

Discusses the preparation for an expedition (possibly the build-up to the Battle of Fallen Timbers that took place on 20 August 1794). Notes there have been volunteers pouring in ever since his arrival. Reports General [Charles] Scott has moved to the head of the line with a small group of men. Mentions Scott describes the men as a bunch of fighting fellows and the best party that ever came out of Kentuckey [sic]. Appears to express his doubts regarding Scott's men. Also notes some of General Scott's horses are unable to handle the expedition and that Scott plans on persuading the men to allow the regular troops at Greenville, Ohio to use the pack horses. Discusses how unhappy he was to learn that it is commonly known throughout the country that General [Anthony] Wayne and General [James] Wilkinson have a strained relationship between each other. Also mentions a conversation he had with Wilkinson where Wilkinson expressed his disgust with the service. Notes Wilkinson inquired about the question of his conduct, which Winthrop says he waived the subject away for obvious reasons. Says Wilkinson spoke of Scott as being dishonorable and a drunk. Expresses his displeasure with Cincinnati, Ohio and writes he has now been here long enough to be heartily sick of it and requests to pass the winter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Recommends his brother for an appointment. Sends his best wishes to Mrs. Lucy Knox and the rest of the family.

A letter from Winthrop Sargent quoting C. [possibly Caleb] Swan. Reports the army marched out of Greenville, Ohio today. Notes the men were in good spirits and well supplied. Comments on the talents of General [Anthony] Wayne and the abilities of the soldiers.

Copy of a letter describing the build up to the Battle of Fallen Timbers. States Major [William] McMahon was attacked at Fort Recovery by a large band of Indians early in the morning. Reports the attacks lasted all day and night, and throughout the next day before the Indians were finally forced to retreat. Eight to ten bodies were found dead. Comments the real goal of the savages was to take the fort by a coup de main. Notes the camp was left short on supplies and it appears the soldiers killed and ate a number of the pack horses. Reports three small parties of Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians had been dispatched to gain intelligence a few days prior to the attack. Notes the Chickasaw and Choctaw parties reported seeing a number of white men with a large party of Indians. Also mentions the men reported they heard white men encouraging the Indians during the attack and they saw three British officers who were in scarlet. Believes the British were looking for cannons. A list of names of the officers who were involved in the attack, excluding those wounded or killed, are listed. Text is in the hand of War Dept. clerk Nathan Jones.

Later copy. Gives orders to Sargent concerning the protection of the North-West Territory. Mentions directing General Anthony Wayne to provide an escort for the governor of Georgia. Noted as written at the War Department.

Written from Fort Washington, in present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Comments on and defends his ability to perform his duties under General [Arthur] St. Clair. Also touches on his abilities to use military forces to protect areas in the Northwest Territories. Declares that he has done everything in his power, and refers Knox to General [James] Wilkinson for further assistance.

States that he is mortified that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, When I last saw the governor, he seemed undecided whether he should return until the fall - but I hope he will as his stay here will excite disa[illegible] sensations in the minds of some people. Also talks about officers who lost their horses in action at the Battle of Wabash (St. Claire's defeat, 4 November 1791) and have not been compensated yet. The last page is a later copy of the original. On this copied page, Knox discusses some pay and promotion issues, the situation in France, and the New York state governor's election. You will see by the paper that the devil is to pay in France. No subordination - all confusion. It is to be hoped, however, they will soon restore order. In New York they are all mad - part for Clinton - part for Jay - the ferment has run pretty high, but it is to be hoped is subsiding. Ends by stating that the Indian War is causing him much reproach and he would like to see it ended.