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July 7, 1791 Regrets Resignation of Brigadier General Josiah Harmar Henry Knox Arthur St. Clair Expresses regret at resignation of Brigadier General Harmar, as he esteems him as a good officer.
July 30, 1787 Requests Appointment of Josiah Harmar as Brigadier General Henry Knox Arthur St. Clair Presents case before Congress for Lieut. Col. Josiah Harmar, the commanding officer for troops on the Ohio. Has had honorable conduct for the past 3 years with great discipline and economy. Explains his expenses and that recent orders will require more money. Fears contention among ranks of militia. Suggests he be awarded the rank of Brigadier General. Explains pay scale of different officers....
April 25, 1795 Deceased Soldiers to whom Balances Appear to be Due William Simmons Timothy Pickering It appears that John Lalor, late a Sergeant in the First Regiment under the command of Brigadier General Harmar, has administered the estates of several deceased soldiers to whom balances appear to be due. This is shown also on the enclosed list extracted from the account of balances due the same Regiment.
September 24, 1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Major General Richard Butler to Arthur St. Clair Major General Richard Butler Arthur St. Clair This is the letter from Butler accompanying the transcipt of the proceedings of the Court of Inquiry into the military performance of General Harmar. Without any evidence being provided by members of the Kentucky militia, the proceedings are closed and the transcript presented to General St. Clair.
August 8, 1793 Governor of Georgia holds a council of war with his generals Governor Edward Telfair [not available] This document records the issues presented by the Governor to the council of war for advice on forming the military expedition against the Creek Indians.
April 12, 1792 Knox informs Brooks of promotion Henry Knox General John Brooks Letter, advises re appointment to Brigadier General.
September 22, 1791 Winslow Warren to Arthur St. Clair Winslow Warren Arthur St. Clair The Court of Inquiry finds no fault in Gen. Harmar's actions during his recent campaign against the Indians.
January 4, 1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Henry Knox to Josiah Harmar Henry Knox Josiah Harmar Knox accepts, upon behalf of the president, the resignation of General Harmar but assures the general that the president regrets the loss of his service to the public.
November 4, 1790 Return of the killed and wounded upon the expedition against the Miami towns, under the command of Brigadier General Harmar. Elijah and Simon House [not available] [not available]
April 15, 1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter, Henry Knox to Benjamin Franklin Henry Knox Benjamin Franklin Letter, describes recruiting service; discusses Pennsylvania recruiting quota.
April 14, 1786 Brigadier General McIntosh's account John Pierce John Wereat Discusses the details of the settlement of a Brigadier General McIntosh's account (for Revolutionary War service)
April 12, 1792 Knox informs Willett of promotion Henry Knox Marinus Willett Letter, advises re appointment to Brigadier General.
September 22, 1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Arthur St. Clair to Winslow Warren Arthur St. Clair Winslow Warren The Court of Inquiry finds no fault in Gen. Harmar's actions during his recent campaign against the Indians.
September 15, 1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Arthur St. Clair to Major General Richard Butler Arthur St. Clair Major General Richard Butler St. Clair's letter in which he describes the requirements for the Court of Inquiry's investigation into General Harmar's military performance during the recent campaign against the Miami Indians.
April 21, 1792 Appointment as Brigadier General; Requests Utmost Harmony among Superior Officers Henry Knox James Wilkinson Refers to business and communication with the President. Reports that money in Mr. Swan's hand is for payment for the sloops on the Ohio River. Transmits Wilkinson's appointment as Brigadier General, and hopes for the best in the new office. States the utmost importance in maintaining harmony among the superior officers.
January 16, 1786 Brigadier General Smallwood's Account John Pierce Board of Commissioners Discusses a recommendation concerning certain charges to the account of Brigadier General Smallwood arising during service in the Revolutionary War
December 14, 1790 Reports Indian Expeditions from St. Clair, Harmar, Whitley, and Hamtramck Henry Knox His Excellency George Washington Encloses reports from Lieutenant Denny, Governor St. Clair, and Brigadier General Harmar about the recent expedition, with a list of killed and wounded. References a separate expedition of federal troops under Majors Whitely and Hamtramck. Hamtrack destroyed Indian towns on the Wabash without opposition.
October 17, 1792 Dispatch about Food for Animals at Various Posts James O'Hara John Belli Refers to dispatches about horses and oxen. Reports that the Commander in Chief has ordered 50 bushels oats and corn in addition to previous orders. Lists requests of General Wilkinson and Brigadier General Rudolph. Encloses list of regulations.
May 6, 1792 Knox informs Hull of potential candidacy for promotion Henry Knox William Hull Letter, discusses Brigadier General commission; advises offer of commission to Hull should Brooks decline.
1791 The affidavit of Colonel John Hardin, taken in consequence of a court of inquiry to be held at Fort Washington, respecting the conduct of Brigadier General Harmar, on the expedition of the Maumee towns, in October, 1790. John Hardin [not available] This is the affidavit of Colonel John Hardin relative to the inquiry into the conduct of General Harmar during the 1790 Indian campaign. Col. Hardin found no fault with General Harmar’s conduct.
March 26, 1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Josiah Harmar to Henry Knox Josiah Harmar Henry Knox General Josiah Harmar requests that Knox arrange to send the money still owed Harmar by the United States.
June 15, 1788 Josiah Harmar to Henry Knox Josiah Harmar Henry Knox [not available]
January 31, 1789 William Knox to Josiah Harmar William Knox Josiah Harmar [not available]
February 5, 1794 Brigadier General McKinson and Lt Shaumburgh accounts Caleb Swan Joseph Howell Caleb Swan encloses account of Brigadier General James McKinson and Lieutenant Bartholomew Shaumburgh.
October 29, 1789 Cited letter or document, Henry Knox to Josiah Harmar Henry Knox Josiah Harmar Letter, Citation only Cited in Knox to Harmar, 12/19/1788, and Harmar to Knox, 01/14/1790.