Henry Knox
2405 documents
Protection
Capt. Cushing's troops ordered to remain at Fort Pitt to protect citizens who voiced fears to Governor of Pennsylvania. Reiterates need for immediate construction of picketed block house. Denied …
James Robertson PapersPresidential Assurances, Indian Affairs
President has faith in St. Clair's command of troops, urgency of moving to Fort Washington. Cherokees signed treaty negotiated with Governor Blount; some Creeks "committing some depredations" on …
Archive Reports 1891President's Speech Regarding Peace with Indian Nations
Discussed ongoing hostilities b/w "white men and red men". Assured Indians of U.S. government military superiority and the ability to obliterate the Native American Indians if the gov't was pushed to …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Preparations for the Expedition to the Westward
Knox reports on the preparations for the expedtion to the western frontiers. Levies from Jersey and regulars from Delaware are on the march and supplies of clothing and tents are at Winchester.
Archive Reports 1891Preparations for the Campaign
The clothing has gone forward along with every other thing, the additional shoes and colors excepted, that will be in motion in a few days. [Caleb] Swan has not returned from Maryland but, if the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preparations
Upon Mr. Swan's arrival, orders to prepare housing. Mentions no problems providing accommodations for troops to winter over at Fort Pitt.
James Robertson PapersPreparation of Fort
Request to forward enclosed letters to lieut. in Allegheny, Washington, and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania; and Ohio County in Virginia. Urged construction of block house and accommodations …
James Robertson PapersPossession of Stores
Messrs. Turnbull and Marnie informed Knox of their legal right to possession of all public stores in Pittsburgh. Knox ordered stores be given over to them upon receipt of proper proof.
James Robertson PapersPierce Butler estimate for a brigantine of 14 guns equal to about 200 tons
Estimate for Brigantine construction, supplies, and crew. He recommends using live oak; white oak, cedar, and locust for the trunnels.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToPetitions of Widows and Children
Knox considers the petitions of the widows and children of eight officers from South Carolina who died while in the service of the United States. He grants six of them seven years' half-pay as …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Petitions of Several Oneida and Tuscarora Indians
List of names of Indian Chiefs loyal/sincere to United States, followed by a denial of half pay for Indians, with reasoning.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Petition to Raise a Military Force in Kentucky
Knox requests Scott raise a military force in Kentucky for an expedition against the Miami and Wea Indians along the Wabash River and provides detailed instructions on how to organize the militia and …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Petition of Robert Connelly
Responding to the claim of Robert Connelly that he deserves a pension because he was blinded during his period of service to the United States, Knox refuses the claim observing that there is no …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Pension of Willis Wilson
Thanks Randolph for forwarding a letter to Governor Blount. Discusses the commutation and pension of W. Wilson.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPension Due Thomas Green
It appears from the returns of invalid pensioners living in New Hampshire that Thomas Green, late a private in the service of the United States, is entitled to an arrearage of pension.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Pension Due James Reed
It appears from the returns of invalid pensioners living in New Hampshire that James Reed, late a Major General in the service of the United States, is entitled to a pension arrearage of $2243.88.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Pension Due Annanias Tubbs
It appears from the returns of invalid pensioners living in New Hampshire, that Annanias Tubbs, late a private in the service of the United States, is entitled to a pension arrearage of $28.75.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Payment of Officers
Major Craig to be paid. Advised Hodgdon to forward estimates and receipts if total cost exceeds estimate of cost. Expressed hope that troops would not be detained at Fort Pitt for want of boats.
General Collection
