Henry Knox
2405 documents
Pay of the Detachment Embarking from Providence
Knox has ordered a sum of money to be transmitted to Colonel Olney for one month's pay of the detachment leaving from Providence. If ithe detachment has not embarked the money should be given to the …
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Pay of Invalids
Notice to "All the military Invalid of the United States" that they are to be paid six months of their annual pension, with instructions on how to collect the money and the vouchers required for …
Gazette of the United StatesPay and Subsistence for Militia
General (Federal) government can only promise pay and subsistence for militia called up to protect frontier counties.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersOwnership of Property
Referred to previous order to turn over stores and magazine to Turnbull and Marnie. Authorized building or demolition if there were no additional claims to property.
James Robertson PapersOrganization of the Battalion in Washington District
Knox outlines in detail the organization and mission of the militia batallion to be raised in Washington District.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Orders to Proceed Hastily to Pittsburgh
Urged Howe to proceed quickly with recruits to Pittsburgh for service to public.
Bezaleel Howe PapersOrders to Forward Troops to Defend Frontier
Dates troops will arrive, advised that stores being transported be under guard.
James Robertson PapersOrders to Deliver Arms and Accoutrements
Orders to deliver arms and accoutrements to Clement Biddle, Quartermaster General, and charge the amount to the state of Pennsylvania.
James Robertson PapersOrders for Supplies
List of supplies to be transported to New Brunswick, NJ and addressed to W. John Bray.
CA NJ LettersOrders
Largely illegible document seems to contain orders from Knox to Pratt.
Captain John Pratt CollectionOrder to Return to New York
Knox requested Pratt and his men return to New York to pick up orders.
Captain John Pratt CollectionOrder to Pay Invalid Pensioners
Pay made out to Invalid Pensioners listed in previous letter. Other names of those to receive pay included in this letter.
Dreer CollectionOrder to Dismiss Militia, Supply Distribution
Requested information on the upper battalion due to lack of communication from Major Clarke. Knox entrusted dismissal of militia to arrive at Fort Pitt to Butler.
Archive Reports 1891On the Sickness of Lucy Knox, & the Inadequacy of the Adams House in Philadelphia
Admits that Adams' steward and his children have recovered, but that Lucy Knox is dangerously ill. Apologizes to Adams that the house Knox has procured for him in Philadelphia is not what he deserves, …
John Adams PapersObligations to Contractors
The Contractor has entered into an agreement with the Secretary of theTreasury to furnish provisions for the troops on the frontiers. If he executes this task well he will be paid the stipulated sum. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Goods Ordered Now Ready
Tents ordered by Hodgdon's assistant are ready. Captain Houdin to be sent to Hodgdon for employment.
General CollectionNeed for Arms and Ammunition
Ohio County required arms and ammunition. Ordered delivery of necessary supplies with loan from U.S. Will notify Governor of Virginia of action.
George R. Clark PapersMessage to Creek Indian Chiefs
Secretary Knox offers protection for the Creek Nation by United States if the Creeks will not hold treaties with other states or Indian Nations. Negotiates release of prisoners and Negros under Creek …
James Robertson PapersMaterials to be Forwarded, Movement of Troops
Marching origins of troops across eastern seaboard detailed, all directed to upper Ohio to protect frontier.
Archive Reports 1891Marching Locations of Troops
Knox rewrote letter previously sent regarding the marching locations of troops to the frontier for the defense against hostile Indians.
Archive Reports 1891
