Henry Knox
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Smith & Shepherd's Contract for Clothing
Smith & Shepherd have completed their contact for the clothing for the levies and Mr. Hodgdon has receipted to them for same. Some of the articles were not equal to the pattern and others were …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Settlement of Accounts
All accounts to be settled with Quartermaster's office. Knox pleased to learn of Major Clarke's successes.
James Robertson PapersScott's Mission Successful, Status of Troops
Status of troops on frontier discussed, General Scott's missions successful, but specifics of results yet to be received. Knox adamantly against war with Great Britain.
Archive Reports 1891Safe Arrival
Checking on safe arrival, hopes that stores descended Ohio River safely as well. Much is expected from his exertions and activity.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionReturn Required to Fill Clothing Order
Additional clothing could not be produced by Mr. Hill until Captain Smith provided return on past clothing order and number of missing uniforms.
Bezaleel Howe PapersResults of Congressional Debate on the Protection of Frontier
Rally of volunteers, repair of Fort Pitt, and protection against Indians alluded to in general terms.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Requests Congressional Law to Raise Militia
Refers to need for a Congressional law to outline the raising of a militia. Discusses security of upper settlements along the Ohio. Reports need to compensate Colonel Sproat.
Alfred T. Goodman PapersRequest to Six Nations to Accompany Proctor on Message Delivery
Request by Knox to accompany Thomas Proctor to meet the Miami and Wabash Indians for delivery of warning by President of punishment if murder and invasion continue.
Archive Reports 1891Request to Place Names on Invalid List
Knox requested William Scott and John Witram to be placed on invalid list. Includes pay.
File 1791, September 26Request for Recommendation of Command & Supply Officers
Letter, asks for recommendations for command and supply officers
Jeremiah Olney PapersRequest for interview
The Secretary at War, General Knox, presents his compliments to Major Pierce Charles L'Enfant and begs the favor of an interview with him at the War Office tomorrow at 11am.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Request for Estimate
Request estimate of possible revenue from sale of building materials used to construct new magazine and stores buildings.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Arms
Urgently requested transport and delivery of arms, bayonets, powder, and lead to Colonel Lane at Wheeling.
James Robertson PapersReports Travels of Colonel Proctor to the Western Indians
Reports activity of Colonel Proctor and his journey to the Western Indians, requiring an escort from the Six Nations. Describes mode of journey along rivers and lakes. Reports efforts of Cornplanter …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReport on Public Opinion & New Indian Campaign
Thanks Adams for the use of his estate at Bush Hill near Philadelphia, as it provides relief from the summer heat in the city. Reports on various hostile remarks being published about Adams and his …
John Adams PapersReply Regarding Sums for Transport & Storage of Military Stores
Letter, discusses sum charged to remove stores; discusses monthly allowance to keep public stores.
Jeremiah Olney PapersRepayment
Notification that Hodgdon travels for Fort Pitt and carries means to reimburse Craig for all expenses he has accrued for public service.
James Robertson PapersRendez-vous at Westchester and Recruiting
Proposed rendez-vous of Westchester denied, Knox ordered future location to be West Point. Additional expenses related to recruiting denied.
Bezaleel Howe PapersRelief of the Sick at Bush Hill and Other News
Informs Adams that all of the sick at Bush Hill seem to be recovering nicely from their fevers. Thanks Adams again for the pleasurable stay at Bush Hill, and professes that the Knox family will be …
John Adams PapersReimbursement for rangers
Secretary Knox reminds the lieutenants of Westmoreland, Fayette, Washington and Alleghany Counties, Pennsylvania, and Ohio County, Virginia, to submit to Congress requests for monetary reimbursement …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
