Henry Knox
2405 documents

Knox discusses appointments with Bourne
04/17/1790 Autograph LetterLetter, advises letter re appointment abroad.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox discusses accounting matters with Duer
01/29/1790 Autograph Letter SignedMemorandum, advises Duer re sum payable.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox discusses accomodations with Hodgdon
10/31/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Knox's accomodations in Philadelphia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox directs Martin to comply with the investigation
09/11/1790 Autograph Letter SignedKnox informs Martin that the investigation by the state of North Carolina will require him to put his conduct in writing.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
Knox comments on Sayre's proposal to the President
09/04/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Sayre's plan; mentions expectations of war between Great Britain and Spain.
Henry Knox, MMC
Knox certifies the military service of Richard Frothingham.
02/11/1790 Copy of documentCertificate of Service from Knox to Frothingham.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox asks Hamilton to delay judgement
09/27/1790 Autograph Letter SignedKnox asks Hamilton to wait until he returns before issuing a judgement respecting Tyler of Maine.
Washingtons Headquarters State Historic Site
Keep an attentive eye on the said Captain Howard
07/03/1790 Autograph Letter SignedKnox warns Colonel Willet of Captain Howard who is acting as a Spanish agent whose mission is to monitor the visit of the Creek chiefs to New York.
Henry Knox Papers
Jealousy Among Troops
09/03/1790 Letterbook CopyAddressed possibility of jealously between militia and regular troops and its effect on the success of the expedition to the West. Advised every precaution to remove possible jealousies b/w militia …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Investigation into Cannons, Shot, and Shells
04/13/1790 Autograph Letter SignedInvestigation into cannons, shot, and shells at various locations to be brought to Knox. Compensation to follow.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Invalids in Massachusetts
04/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed exact return of invalid pensioners in Massachusetts and warrant authorizing their payment. List conforms to the list submitted by John Lucas, Commissary of Pensioners.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
Invalid Pensions for North Carolina
05/22/1790 Letter SignedWarrant for payment of the second installment of the sums due to the invalid soldiers of North Carolina
#1290 Haywood, Ernest
Invalid Pensions for North Carolina
01/29/1790 Letter SignedDiscusses the payment of pensions to invalid pensioners in North Carolina and requests that a list be made of the recipients and transmitted to Knox at the War Office
#1290 Haywood, Ernest
Invalid Pensioners List
07/01/1790 Autograph Letter SignedAfter receiving a list of invalid pensioners from the Sec. of Massachusetts, Knox enclosed a list to Lincoln that contained names absent from list.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
Intelligence Report on Relations between Spain and Britain
09/23/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions war averted between Great Britain and Spain. Newspapers confirm intelligence.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Instructions to the Governor of the Western Territories and to the Commanding officer of the troops on the Ohio and an estimate of the expense of an expedition against the Wabash Indians
10/06/1790 Document SignedGeneral orders regarding pursuing peace with Wabash Indians.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Instructions to Governor Blount Regarding the Treaty of Holston
08/27/1790 Letter SignedHenry Knox instructs Governor Blount on the President's policies on Indian affairs in the territory south of the Ohio River, especially regarding the Cherokee Indians. He also requests that Blount …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Instructions to Captain Henry Burbeck to evince friendly relations with Spain
04/08/1790 Extract of LetterBurbeck is in vicinity of Spanish garrison. Knox tells Burbeck to evince the most cordial friendship with Spain. Be polite and temperate in the handling of any offenses. If caused by Burbeck's men, …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Instructions to Captain Henry Burbeck
04/10/1790 DocumentAs Burbeck has equipped a company according to previous orders, Knox now gives him further instructions. He is to proceed to Savannah, Georgia. If the Creek Indians are invading or about to invade, he …
Henry Burbeck Papers.
Instructions Regarding Willet's Mission to the Creek Nation
03/12/1790 Letter SignedKnox informs Colonel Marinus Willet of his instructions for meeting with the Creek Nation of Indians and their leader, Alexander McGillivray. His primary mission is to prevent a war and to encourage …
Henry Knox Papers
Instructions on the Change From the Use of Scouts to a Battalion
06/10/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterHenry Knox, relates to the Governor Randolph, the government's change from using scouts to protect the frontiers against Indian hostilities to raising an additional battalion of troops. Authorizes …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Instructions for the Recruits at West Point
02/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedKnox issues his instructions for the organization and supply of the recruits at West Point, including care of the sick and discharge of those who are unfit for service.
Henry Knox Papers
Instructions for Mounting Militia Against Wabash
08/23/1790 Document SignedMilitia to be raised in defense of frontier from raids by Wabash Indians. Politics with Great Britain addressed, regarding suspicions of US intentions toward Canadian territory.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Inquiry on the claims of James Derry
03/18/1790 Letter SignedHenry Knox - the Secretary at War - asks Howell to investigate the claim of James Derry and report back the results. Howell was the Paymaster General and Commissioner of Army Accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Information Respecting Ensign Seayres
07/01/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox expresses thanks for information respecting Ensign Seayres. The the appointment is for the son of the late Colonel John Seayres, and will thank Randolph to forward the same to Thomas Seayres.
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