Henry Knox
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Discussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids
Letter, discusses payment of invalid pensions.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Invalid Pensions, and Federal/State Disagreements on Them
Letter, discusses inspection of invalids in Rhode Island; alludes to federal and state conflict re: invalid pensions.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Constitution & Revenue Appointment
Letter, mentions Constitution; discusses Revenue appointment.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscrepancies on Lists of Invalids
List sent by John Lucas did not contain same names of invalids as the list submitted by Knox (which was verified by the Governor of Massachusetts).
Benjamin Lincoln PapersDebts of General Greene
Discussed General Greene's debts which are a mix of public and private. Debts must be settled or his family will be left penniless.
Henry Knox PapersCurrent Plans for the Protection of the Frontiers
Henry Knox, Secretary of War, informs Virginia's governor, Beverley Randolph, of the current plans for protecting the frontiers, including a proposed expedition of continental troops and county …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Current List of Invalid Pensioners
Knox thanks Randolph for an up to date copy of the list of Virginia's invalid pensioners. Payments will be made at Richmond, not at Bermuda Hundred as stated in the advertisement. Sends a copy of a …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersCover Letter to An Act to Regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes
Knox's cover letter to Arthur St. Clair regarding the new act to regulate trade with the Indians, which states that no fees related to trade are authorized.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Copy of Instructions to the Governor of the Western Territory, or in his absence the Brigadier Gen. Harmar Copied 15th April (dated 3 March 3) 1790
Instructions detail protection of frontiers using the militia of Virginia and Pennsylvania. Protection by militia was applied for after the use of scouts and rangers was discontinued.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersConcerning depreciation allowances
The Secretary at War requests information on whether depreciation has been allowed by the respective states on the years pay granted.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concern about Indian Activities on the Ohio; Requests Authority to Act
Concern about activities of Indians in Ohio. Requests need for conditional authority for local leaders to protect inhabitants of the frontier counties.
Alfred T. Goodman PapersCompensating Virginia and North Carolina soldiers
At the request of Congress, the Secretary at War announces that he will transmit to the governors of Virginia and North Carolina the names and sums due to the non-commissioned officers and privates …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation claim
Requests that the Commissioner of Army Accounts examine the claim of Pattin Jackson for commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claims of Ichabod Spencer
Requests that the Commissioner of Army Accounts examine the claims of Ichabod Spencer.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claims of Colonels Baylor and Mentges
War Secretary asks the Commissioner of Army Accounts to investigate the claims of Colonel Baylor and Colonel Mentges.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claim of John Kennedy
Letter from the Secretary at War concerning John Kennedy, formerly a soldier in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment. States in agreement with Howell that Kennedy must produce additional evidence, other …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Circular to the Lieutenants of the Counties to Cease Use of Scouts
Letter from Henry Knox, Secretary of War, to the lieutenants of various counties in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky directing them to replace scouts with small group of rangers. It also includes …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Circular Letter to the Lieutenants of Counties of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky
Refers to order of the President to authorize power in the case of imminent danger from Indians on the western frontier. That power has now been rescinded. Experience has showed that defensive means …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersCharges and W. Caffry
Knox asks for return of signed receipts, disallowed charges of McCaffry's services, and agrees to pay Colonel Callaway for his services in Virginia.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Certificates for Invalids, Widows, and Orphans
Money to be paid out to invalids, widows, and orphans. Request for information on arrears already paid by states to the above mentioned groups, War Department to reimburse states.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersCampaign Against Wabash Indians
St. Clair's plan for campaign against Wabash approved by President, all materials afforded. Jealousy among militia and regular troops and consequences outlined. It is thought proper for political …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Authorization of Militia Use in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Letter acknowledges receiving a letter from inhabitants of Washington County, Pennsylvania, regarding recent Indian hostilities and authorizes the Lieutenant of Washington County to call up scouts if …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
