Henry Knox
2405 documents
Regarding Carriage Accident & Vessel from Halifax
Mentions a recent carriage accident, which the occupants escaped from unharmed; postscript appears to tell about a vessel which sailed from Halifax which brought whalers who left fearing they would be …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRefers to Provisions for Upcoming Expedition against Indians
Believes upcoming expedition expense will be great, but believes economic foresight will help. Discusses supplies provided by contractors who should pay themselves for pack horses. Advised Harmar to …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReceipt of clothing for Corps of Artillery
Reciept of clothing for Corps of Artillery.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Protection of Frontier, Orders Enclosed
Letter authorizes and instructs Harry Innes on the procedure for calling up scouts to protect frontiers against possible Indian hostilities if Innes deems it necessary. Contains authorization for …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontier Counties
Knox speaks of adopting a temporary method of protecting the frontier counties until danger ceases or a more permanent solution is presented.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontier
Congress passed Act that authorized the calling up of a battalion and several militia for the more permanent protection of the frontier counties in Virginia and Kentucky from Indian attacks. Scouts …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProposed instructions regarding the Creek Treaty
Document, proposed instructions re Creek treaty; mentions Indian delegation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Proof of Identification to Receive Pension
Knox mentioned case of Susanna Britt, ruled on approved forms of identification to receive pension.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersPrivate account of expedition against Indians
Private account of an expedition against hostile Indians, told by a militiaman in the Pittsburgh newspaper.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Preparations for Expedition
Orders to prepare Commissary and Quartermasters line for supplying expedition. Colonel Samuel Smith has made financial arrangement. Therefore, there are no restraints in preparations for want of …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Plans to Travel, Land Rights Discussed
Knox discussed land rights conceded in resolve of 24th july, 1785.
Autograph CollectionPetitions from Men of the Virginia Line
Knox asks Howell to examine the muster rolls of the Virginia line to assess the validity of petitions from members of the line.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Petition of William Gould
The Secretary at War requests the Commissioner of Army Accounts to examine the merits of the enclosed petition of William Gould, a senior surgeon in the Southern Hospital.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Petition of Rufus Lincoln
Encloses the petition of Rufus Lincoln to the Commissioner of Army Accounts for examination.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Petition of Col. White's Regiment
Requests that Howell examine into the matter stated on Colonel White's petition enclosed and report back whether his regiment has been paid for forage and clothing.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Petition from a Captain
Transmits a petition from a captain for the President of the United States. Requests that Howell examine it.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pensions for Invalids
Requests list of Invalid Pensioners from Maryland having not received it from the Governor. Asks them to observe that pensions are only for the actual invalids or their representative. Congress has …
Henry Knox PapersPayment of Pensions and Advertisement
List of Pensioners to be sent to Lincoln for dispersal of money due invalids. Advertisement to be included in payment letter.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersPayment of Invalids
Invalids unpaid, requested a return of arrearages due the Invalids.
George Clinton LettersPayment of Arrears by State of Virginia to Invalids, Widows, and Orphans
Request for information on arrears paid by state of Virginia to invalids, widows, and orphans.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPayment for Invalids, Widows, and Orphans
Legislature determined pay for invalids, widows, and orphans. If any partial payments have been made, government requires records of such payments for credit to be granted to the states.
Executive PapersPay of Captain Bliss
The Secretary at War asks whether Capt. Theodore Bliss has received all of his pay, particularly his commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Orders Relative to the Protection of Frontier Inhabitants
Knox gives Captain Burbeck detailed orders relative to his mission to Georgia to protect the frontier inhabitants of that state. He urges particular care in Burbeck's relations with the state …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
