Henry Knox
2405 documents
Information on Lost Letters
Letter packet to William Blount miscarried, Knox requested route the letters traveled prior to their miscarriage. Lieutenant Governor Wood currently had the letters in his possession and would …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersIndian Attacks
Discussed types of depredations committed by the Shawnee and Cherokee banditti and notified Randolf of presidential authorization for the governor of the Western Territories to capture the offenders. …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFurther Protection Offered to Russell County, Virginia
Extract of letter from Henry Knox authorizingVirginia's governor, Beverley Randolph, to organize militia for the purpose of protecting Russell County from Indian hostilities.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Extinquishing the Indian Claims, Etc.
Knox discusses the troops that have been ordered to Georgia to maintain peace between the citizens of that State and the Indians on its western frontier. He enunciates the principle that only the …
Wayne ManuscriptsExpresses Confidence in Supplies for Upcoming Expedition
Expresses confidence in ability of contractors to provide appropriate materials for the upcoming expedition.
Alfred T. Goodman PapersExpresses Concern about Expedition; Encourages Participation of Col.s Logan and Shelby
Expresses concern about tension between militia and troops regarding the expedition. Encourages participation of Colonel Logan and Colonel Shelby to influence the militia.
Alfred T. Goodman PapersExplanation of Expedition to the Shawnees
Discussion of protection of Russell County with the President. The President is anxious that an expedition to the Indians be completed properly and successfully, without need for repetition. Refers to …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersExpedition to Frontier
Addressed Harmar's expedition to the frontier, Indian relations.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Expedition against hostile Indians
Extract of a letter from Henry Knox concerning the particulars of General Josiah Harmar's expedition against hostile Indians, specifically the Shawnee. Contains general orders. Largely illegible.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Examining Various Claims
Knox asks the Commissioner of Army Accounts to examine the enclosed claims of William Taylor and Timothy Howner (or Hosmer).
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Enclosed Warrant to Cover Payments
Warrant to pay six invalids who were not on approved list of those to receive pensions.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersEnclosed Letters
Letters from Judge Innes and others to be forwarded.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Letter to Governor of Georgia
Letter, encloses draft of a letter for President's inspection.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Enclosed Appointments
Appointments of John Steele and Thomson Leayres. Locations of officers given. Request to forward the letters.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEmbarkation Orders for Captain Burbeck
Knox issues his orders regarding the embarkation, supply, and pay of three companies who are to board two vessels whose destination is to be revealed once they arrive at Philadelphia.
Henry Knox PapersDocuments for William Blount
Enclosed documents for Blount, new governor of territory ceded by North Carolina. Details of location included. Includes proclamations by President Washington concerning Indian treaties.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDiscussion of Transportation of Military Stores from Rhode Island
Letter, discusses transportation of public stores from Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids (8)
Letter, discusses payment of Invalid pensions in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids
Knox and the Secretary of the Treasury work with Olney to arrange payment to invalid pensioners in Rhode Island. Knox will send a list of the pensioners. Vouchers include an advertisement which is to …
Jeremiah Olney Papers
