Henry Knox

2405 documents

Unlawful Augmentation of Force
07/21/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reminds the Governor of the changes that constitute an unlawful augmentation of force on either a belligerent vessel or a neutral vessel. Any unlawful augmentation must be dismantled.
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Unarmed Virginia Levies Marching to Fort Pitt
05/26/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox requested Butler assist unarmed troops marching through dangerous territory. Additional information of troops marching to arrive at Fort Pitt.
Archive Reports 1891
Two Battalions of Levies from Maryland & Virginia
04/05/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox provides detailed instructions for raising two battalions of levies from Maryland and Virginia.
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Troops to March to Frontier
12/09/1791 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Recent events on frontier warrants support of troops. Knox requested Smith to furnish troops with provisions and passage to New Brunswick.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.
Troops to March for Fort Pitt, Recruiting Discussed
07/14/1791 Copy of Signed Document
Troops to march to Fort Pitt, prior to departure for expedition to frontier in September. Deficiencies in troops must be made up through additional levy recruits.
Archive Reports 1891
Troops to be Immediately Forwarded
08/25/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Request that troops are immediately forwarded upon arrival to Fort Pitt.
James Robertson Papers
Troops Should Immediately Descend the Ohio
07/07/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the progress of the levies and notes that a corps of volunteers from Kentucky can join the expedition if they are needed. He also reports on the availability of rations, clothing, and …
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Troops Must Move Immediately
12/16/1791
Troops must move to Fort Washington immediately. If ice inhibits their decent of the Ohio River by boat, they must march. Orders materials to be procured for building a block house and picketed fort …
James Robertson Papers
Troops Marching to Fort Washington
09/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox acknowledges receipt of two of St. Clair's letters and informs of several troop movements toward Fort Washington.
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Troops in the Service of the United States.
01/22/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Statement of the number of troops in the service of the United States in Georgia and on the Western Frontiers.
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Troops Detained on the Upper Parts of the Ohio
08/25/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox complains that if the troops are unable to descend the Ohio because of a want of boats and provisions, the reposibility for the delay is Hodgdon's.
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Troops & Supplies for the Expedition
06/30/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the progress of sundry battalions and the availability of supplies, equipage, and provisions for the expedition against the Western Indians.
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Treaty with Indians, Status of Troops, Establishment of Posts on Frontier
07/21/1791 Copy of Signed Document
Status of troops marching to Fort Pitt, advice on dealing with contractors who will supply materials to troops for expedition. No news on Pickerings treaty with Indians.
Archive Reports 1891
Treaty of Protection
11/19/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
United States provides protection to the undersigned Creeks.
James Robertson Papers
Treating with the Six Nations
05/11/1791 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Knox discusses treating with the Six Nations and State government and laws respecting Indian affairs. He alludes to the planned embassy to the Western Indians.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Travel Plans
12/08/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Orders to send troops to Fort Washington immediately upon arrival of Mr. Swan if they have not left already. If woolen overalls have not arrived, Knox approved the companies waiting until the …
James Robertson Papers
Transportation for Captain Cushing and Ninety Recruits
10/12/1791 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Knox instructs Bray to provide transportation for the baggage of Captain Cushing and ninety recruits as they travel from New Brunswick to Trenton.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Transport of Supplies
11/10/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
With some delay, woolen overalls and a medicine chest en route to Pittsburgh.
James Robertson Papers
The President's Apprehension
10/13/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox expresses his wish that the operations of the army on the frontier will be successful. He warns of the apprehension of the President with regard to the detention of the troops on the upper parts …
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The Pivot Upon Which All Things Turn
04/15/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox reminds General Butler that the public is depending upon him to raise the two new battalions in Maryland and Virginia. Colonel Hall has declined, so Colonel Darke must be appointed
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Take the Command of General St. Clair, Etc.
04/08/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Butler should locate the person commanding the Virginia battalion and give him the necessary money and orders. Colonel Rawlings has declined the Maryland battalion but might accept the …
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Suspend Preparations
12/01/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Orders to suspend preparations of accommodations for Capt. Mitt's and Capt. Cass's companies. They are ordered on different business and will not winter over at Fort Pitt.
James Robertson Papers
Surveyor for Inland Navigation Project
04/07/1791 Letter Signed
Letter, advises re surveyor for inland navigation project.
Washingtons Headquarters State Historic Site
Surveying military land
06/14/1791 Document Signed
Addressed to the Geographer of the United States, or to the Surveyors appointed by him to survey the military land. The recipient is hereby required to survey for Barney Cox, a soldier in the Delaware …
Henry Knox Papers
Support for the Surveyors
09/08/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox has designated Joseph Ellicott and his brother Andrew as the surveyors who will run the line between the United States and the Creek Nation of Indians. Major Call and his troops are ordered to …
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