Henry Knox
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Information on Requested Cloth and Election Results
02/16/1789 Letter SignedKnox assures Washington that when the requested cloth arrives it will be shipped by stage without delay. Knox also relays election news indicating that Washington received every vote for President …
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Hostilities still rage between Georgia and the Creek Indians.
07/06/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox informs the President of the state of Georgia's war with the Creeks. He includes a biographical description of Creek chief Alexander McGillivray and why he believes McGillivray distrusts Georgia. …
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Henry Knox writes check in favor of Alexander Hamilton
10/07/1789 Document SignedPayment Warrant pursuant to Act of Congress.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Gun Powder and Lead for Chickasaws
12/24/1789 Autograph Letter SignedDeliver to Gov. Randolph gun powder and lead to be furnished to Chickasaw Nation.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
General Knox certifies the military service of Elias Parker
03/03/1789 Autograph Document SignedCertificate of Capt Elias Parker.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Forwarding Letters to Kentucky
12/17/1789 Autograph Letter SignedDue to no formal mode of mail delivery Knox enclosed public letters for people in Kentucky with request to forward and deliver.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Extract of an act to recognize and adopt to the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the troops raised under the resolves of the United States in Congress assembled and for other purposes therein mentioned - passed 29th September 1789
10/15/1789 ExtractSection 5 and Section 6 of act. Established presidential power to call up militia to protect frontiers. Limits duration of act until the next session of Congress.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Extract of a letter to Major Sargent
11/09/1789 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesLetter, advises regarding troops at Marietta; mentions French Revolution.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Expeditions against the Indians
12/19/1789 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedKnox expresses Washington's expectation that no expeditions shall be undertaken against the northwestern Indians without the express approval of the governor of the territory and the commanding …
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.
Exact List of Invalids
10/19/1789 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for exact list of military invalids that received or are due a pension. States. Additional list of widows and orphans who have received pay.
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Estimate of the Annual Pensions of the Invalids of the United States.
12/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentEstimate of the Annual Pensions of the Invalids of the United States includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia. No returns received from Rhode …
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Estimate of monies requisite for the department of War for the year 1790.
12/31/1789 Document SignedDetailed list of items and cost for Infantry, Artillery, Hospital Department, and Pension for Invalids.
First Congress: Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of the Treasury to the House of Representatives, 1st Congress,- No image
Estimate of Monies Requisite for the Department of War for the Year 1790
12/29/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentEstimate includes pay of infantry officers and enlisted; pay of artillery officers and enlisted; and subsistence costs.
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Establishing offices to handle land bounty claims and disputes
05/20/1789 Autograph Letter SignedKnox thanks Carroll for sending him the letter from Governor Howard which expresses Howards wish that the bounties of land that were promised to the former army be transmitted to the respective …
Revolution Manuscripts 1814
Enclosed Letter
12/14/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter for Daniel Smith enclosed, public nature of letter warranted the inclusion of the letter.
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Elections and Appointments to the New Congress
03/09/1789 Letter SignedKnox informs Washington that, since his last letter on 5 March, there have been only two additional Congressional representatives to arrive in New York. Knox also notes an election dispute between …

Discussion of Communication With President & Application for Collector Office
04/26/1789 Letter SignedLetter, discusses letter to the President; discusses application for appointment.
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Deplorable Situation of the Cherokees
07/07/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox addresses the current situation pertaining to the Cherokee nation. He estimates the number of Cherokee warriors between 2,000 and 2,650. He observes that the Treaty of Hopewell "has been …
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Delays in Forming the New Government
03/12/1789 Letter SignedKnox reports that the number of members of the new government present in New York is stalled at 8 Senators and 18 representatives. This delay in forming the government is a matter of "great chagrin." …

Congressional Act Providing for the Payment of Invalid Pensioners
10/13/1789 Printed DocumentCongressional act outlines military pensions.
ACC. #3380
Congratulations
09/27/1789 Autograph Letter SignedPersonal letter congratulating Biddle on recent appointment as Marshall of district in Pennsylvania.
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Commercial Traffic on the Ohio River from 1786 to 1789
06/12/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox relays a report from Harmar that details the numbers of "boats, souls, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, and wagons" that passed down the Ohio River from 10 October 1786 to 8 May 1789. Total number …
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Capricious conduct of Indians; need to avoid war; assembly of congress
01/05/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNotes that capricious conduct of Indians must give great anxiety. Is persuaded that St. Clair will do everything on his part to avoid a war. There is a greater prospect that Congress of seven states …
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Capricious Conduct of Indians, Etc .
01/05/1789 Copy of Signed DocumentNotes that capricious conduct of Indians must give great anxiety. Is persuaded that St. Clair will do everything on his part to avoid a war. There is a greater prospect that Congress of seven states …
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Calling forth militia of nearest counties for protection of frontier
10/06/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMifflin reports that he has been directed by President Washington to transmit an extract of law enacted by congress on 29 September, and is further directed to inform Knox that it is necessary to call …
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