Henry Knox
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[COPY] Elections
Discussed lawsuit and reference, elections of anti-Federalists and Washington and Adams recounted.
J.M. Robbins CollectionTroops, including Militia, furnished by the several States during the War of the Revolution.
Ascertaining proper numbers of militia in service difficult, southern states did not regularly submit returns.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Treaty with Creek Nation: 1790
Treaty of Peace with Creek Nation, 1790. Treaty conducted under the authority vested in the Secretary at War, Henry Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Treaty of New York with the Creek Nation of Indians
This is the Treay of New York concluded between the United States and the Kings, Chiefs, and Warriors of the Creek Nation of Indians.
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)Treaty at New York with the Creek Nation
Treaty between the United States and Creek Nation. A clear boundary is established and the Creeks cede all land to the north and east of the boundary in exchange for an annual sum of $1,500 paid by …
Andrew Pickens PapersThey will be fully clothed at this place.
Knox expresses his approval of Colonel Willet's efforts to ensure that the chiefs of the Creek Nation are fully clothed when they visit New York.
Henry Knox PapersThe Secretary of the Department of War was referred the petition of John Rogers on behalf of himself, James Merriwether and John Throuston
page 115 doc 111. Claim for half pay for life based on service in the cavalry of Illinois County. Secretary of War stated claim was inadmissible.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}The Secretary for the Department of War to whom was referred the petition of Caleb Brewster
Report - Secretary of War approved the pension for Brewster who was wounded during his duty keeping the seaway between Long Island and Connecticut open for military communication.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}The President's Approbation of Your Visit
Knox informs McGillivray of President Washington's satisfaction regarding the visit of the chiefs of the Creek Nation to the seat of government.
Henry Knox PapersTerms of Pay Petition
A petition on behalf of Captain Woelpper, who feels he is due further monies from settlement by Mr. Clarkson, late auditor of the Army. Enclosure included.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Termination of Scouts for Protection
Notification letter that ended the use of scouts and patrols to protect against Indian attacks. Although the scouts were held in high esteem by the public, they are overall inefficient for protecting …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Termination of Scouts Employment
Protection of western frontiers by scouts to cease upon receipt of this letter. Rangers to replace the scouts post of protecting against Indian attacks. Details on troops.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersSuggestions to Build Post Near Miami Village
Suggestions made by St. Clair taken under consideration by Knox and President Washington, subsequent ideas relative to establishing military posts northwest of the Ohio river discussed. Influence of …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Stores at New London and Other Business
Powder and lead will be shipped from West Point to Richmond. Knox mentions the report of public stores at New London. The payment of invalids pensions has been increased, and any in arrears will …
Printed VersionsSeven Years Half Pay for Widows and Children of Officers who Died in Service
Report on the right to seven years half pay, in response to a petition of the children of the late Lieutenant John Harris, the late Captain Robert Lewis, the late Doctor David Gould and also of Hannah …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Seeks to Provide Protection, Provisions for Counties of Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahela, and Kenkawa
Letter authorizes and instructs the lieutenants of Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahalia, Kenhawa and Russell Counties [West Virginia] on the procedure for calling up scouts to protect the frontiers …
Auditor Public Accounts #196, Frontier DefenseSecretary at War summarizes instructions received from the President
Memorandum from Secretary of War.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Revocation of Authorization to Use Scouts
Henry Knox informs Arthur St. Clair that authority to call out scouts to protect the frontiers from possible Indian hostilities has been revoked by the government, in favor of the use of rangers.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Response to the Petition of Tucker, Condy, Williams, & Armstrong
Knox responds to the petitions of Joseph Tucker, Thomas Hollis Condy, Robert Williams, and Samuel Armstrong, late paymasters and agents of the Continental Army from the State of Massachusetts. He …
Samuel Hodgdon Letters
