Henry Knox

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[Duplicate] Enclosed Appointment as Agent to Chickasaws
08/22/1788 Copy of Signed Document
Duplicate, enclosed resolve of Congress appointing J. Martin as agent to Chickasaws with same responsibilities as his appointment to the Cherokee Nation. Details on methods of communication with …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
[Duplicate] Appointment as Agent to Chickasaws
09/04/1788 Copy of Signed Document
Duplicate notifying Martin (Marten?) of Congressional resolve appointing him Agent to Chickasaws. Notifications to other offices to be mailed.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
Your Interests Blend with Those of the Public
07/16/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox has been in Rhode Island attending to his sick child but assures Biddle that he supports him in the object he desires since Biddle's interests and the public's interests appear to be the same.
Washington-Biddle Correspondence
Your expectations will be disappointed
06/05/1789 Draft Fragment
Knox expresses his appreciation of Lincoln's situation but feels that his expectations will not be fulfilled.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
We Have the Worst to Apprehend, Etc.
08/10/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox has found Biddle's certificate respecting his account while in the Army and has consulted Mr. Burrall who will be honorable regarding Biddle's pursuits. Knox is in despair regarding the prospect …
Washington-Biddle Correspondence
Three Members Shy of a Government
03/30/1789 Letter Signed
Knox reports that Congress is now three members shy of a government. Knox also notes that "the Spring impost amounting by computation to 300,000 dollars will be lost to the general government by its …
The United States Require Peace!
08/09/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox explains the foreign policy of the new government of the United States which is to avoid any involvement with the conflicting nations of Europe.
Wayne Manuscripts
The recruiting of 80 non-commissioned officers and privates in Pennsylvania
03/02/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox has directed Captain Ferguson and Captain McCurdy to recruit 80 non-commissioned officers and privates in Pennsylvania in order to complete their respective companies on the frontiers.
Printed Versions
Sufficient Numbers to Form the New Government
03/16/1789 Letter Signed
Knox informs Washington that expected within the week are sufficient numbers of representatives needed to form a government. Knox adds that three members from Virginia have just arrived.
Statement of $20,000 Appropriated by Congress
12/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Statement of $20,000 appropriated by Congress on the 20th August, 1789, for the expense of negotiations with the Indian tribes. Monies expended by the commissioners, by superintendent of Northern …
Printed Versions
Six Members Short of Forming a Government
03/27/1789 Letter Signed
Knox reports that Congress is 6 members short of forming a government. He estimates it will be 1 April before sufficient members are present in New York. He mentions that Colonel Hanson of …
Sickness of Child
07/09/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Discussed illness of child and the return to health.
Dreer Collection
Shipment of American Cloth to the Washingtons
02/19/1789 Letter Signed
Knox informs Washington that the requested cloth was shipped by stage today. Knox identifies the cloth as 13.5 yards of 3/4 wide bottle green cloth of the Hartford manufacture. Knox also notes the …
Secretary at War certifies the military service of John Bryce.
03/31/1789 Autograph Document Signed
Certificate of service for John Bryce, Captain of Artillery.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Required Quorums of the New Government
03/05/1789 Letter Signed
Knox informs Washington that members of the new government are assembling in New York but have not yet reached sufficient numbers to constitute a quorum. Knox reports that 12 will be a quorum in the …
Requests for list of all military invalids to whom pension have been granted and paid by Virginia; & return of officer's widows and orphans paid by Virginia.
10/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox, per direction of President of United States, requests list of all military invalids to whom pension have been granted and paid by State of Virginia on pursuance of resolves of congress. No lists …
Printed Versions
Request for Loan
08/26/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Immediate loan for Indian Commissioners to negotiate treaties.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Request for List of Invalids
10/19/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Requested list of invalids to follow enclosed format.
Executive Papers
Request for Intelligence from the Secretary at War, Concerning Indians & Indian-Fighting in Tennessee
12/10/1789 Letter Signed
Discusses proposed plan of raising a regiment of 560 privates and non-commissioned officers at Holstein Valley, for 3 year's service against Indians. Lists several questions, most concerning …
King's Mountain Papers
Request for estimate of expenses for treating with Wabash Indians
06/12/1789 Copy of Signed Document
Request for estimate of expenses for treating with Wabash Indians. Asks for one estimate of contingent expenses such as subsistence and presents in order to conciliate Indians to peace; other estimate …
Printed Versions
Request for a Passport Denied
07/17/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Request for passport as a personal favor to Vance, Knox denied the request and stated it was improper.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Reports on the Southern Tribes and Likelihood of War
07/07/1789 Contemporary Copy of Letter
The war between Georgia and the Creeks could spark a general Indian war across the frontier. Knox discusses the potential for aggression against the Indians by unruly whites to unify the Southern …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Report on the Chickasaws and Choctaws
07/07/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox views the substantial distance of the Chickasaws and Choctaws from frontier settlements as the principle reason that few complaints regarding white encroachments have thus far been lodged. Knox …
Printed Versions
Report on Several Indian Tribes
06/15/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox informs the President that certain Indian Affairs require immediate attention. He also goes on to outline a proposed strategic policy with regard to Indian affairs. Indians are currently in state …
Printed Versions
Regarding the Status of the Quota of Recruits from New Hampshire
02/07/1789 Letter Signed
Knox laments that because Congress has not been in session, commencement of recruiting service has been retarded. Hopes that Congress opinion and result will be known in fifteen days. Discusses how …
Presidents Papers, John Sullivan, 1787-May, 1788