Henry Knox
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Regarding the Protection of the Frontier
The Secretary of War, Henry Knox, acknowledges receiving the letter sent by this group of men from Kentucky and assures them that the President supports both protecting the frontiers against Indian …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Regarding Massachusetts Troops to Be Raised, and the Convoluted Transportation of Clothing to Springfield
Troops will be raised in Massachusetts and rendezvous at Springfield. No ships are traveling to Hartford before 1790, and states that he has had to put the clothing destined for Springfield on a …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Lack of Funds With Which to Pay a Public Account; Comments on CT & NY Politics
Admits he has no funds with which to pay a public account; asks whether any money from Connecticut may be used to satisfy the same. Expresses satisfaction regarding elections in Connecticut; notes …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Burglary at Public Magazine
Letter, discusses burglary at public magazine.
Jeremiah Olney PapersProtection of the Frontier Inhabitants
Knox discusses the measures be taken to protect the inhabitants of the western territory from the depredations of Indians.
Wellford Family PapersProtection of Frontiers
Protection of Virginia frontier to be addressed at next session of Congress. U.S. indebted to state for their supply of ammunition and will be reimbursed.
Executive CommunicationsProceedings before treaty with Creeks
Document, proceedings before treaty with Creeks.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Priorities of the President to Avoid War and to Protect Citizens
Knox conveys the intentions of President Washington relative to war with the Creek nation. Washington hopes to avoid war yet seeks to protect U.S. citizens and has issued a proclamation prohibiting …
Miscellaneous MSS Collection, #352.No Appointments Available
Advises no vacant appointments, will notify Butler when a position becomes available.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Map of Counties in Kentucky and Western Virginia
Request for map of counties in Virginia and Kentucky due to outdated maps in public possession. Maps will assist in Indian affairs.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersList of Pensioners Received
Acknowledged receipt of list pensioners Virginia can charge the United States.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersList of New Hamshire's Disabled Veterans, Etc.
Knox requests a list of the military invalids from New Hampshire who have received pensions. A return also is needed of the officers' widows and orphans who have received half-pay from New Hampshire. …
Henry Knox PapersList of Invalids
Requests list of all military invalids, no lists from Georgia have been received. List of widows and orphans who have received compensation.
George Walton Papers, 1775-1814Lincoln appointed as Collector of the Port of Boston
Knox notifies Lincoln of his appointment as the Collector of the Port of Boston.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersLetter of Introduction for a West Indies Merchant
Refers the recipient, of Portsmouth, to a merchant who will soon be sending a ship from the West Indies to Portsmouth.
Langdon/Elwyn Family Papers
