Henry Knox

2405 documents

Indian attacks on Cumberland settlements
08/09/1791 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter regarding Native American attacks on the Cumberland settlements in the frontier south of the Ohio River. Knox requests that Blount insist on immediate punishment. Blount is governor of …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Implementation of the Treaty
05/31/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox disccusses the implementation of the recent treaty with the Creek Indians and warns General McGillivray against taking revenge against the whites who murdered a Cussetah Indian. He emphasizes …
Printed Versions
Immediate Assembly of Troops at Fort Washington
08/04/1791 Copy of Signed Document
Location of troops disclosed, importance of rapid gathering at Fort Washington emphasized. Relations with Western Indians discussed.
Archive Reports 1891
Housing
05/05/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Housing and stores buildings to be constructed. Tents for levies.
James Robertson Papers
Hostile Intentions of the Western Indians, Etc.
03/24/1791 Typed letter
The hostile intentions of the western Indians seem clear. The recent murder at Beaver Creek of some friendly Indians should be investigated so as to avoid a general Indian war. It is hoped that the …
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His Death Was the Consequence of His Actions
07/13/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox regrets the murder by whites of an Indian horse thief but reminds McGillivray that a similar fate would have awaited a white man who committed the same crime. He warns McGillivray against any …
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Highest Exertions by All Parts of the Army
08/25/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Unless the detention of the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio is ended, the President fears that the season will be lost and the expenses made for the campaign will be for naught.
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Half-Pay Due Widows and Orphans
02/14/1791 Document Signed
The Secretary for the Department of War to whom was referred the petition of Anne Roberts and of the orphan children of the late Major Andrew Leitch and of the late Captain William White reports that …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Guidance from the Secretary at War
10/19/1791 Autograph Letter
Letter, directs messengers re report.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Guard for Survey Crew
12/27/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Alexander's request for guard to be assigned to survey crew can be honored if there are enough troops to spare the men.
Edward E. Ayer Collection
Great Expense Incurred by the Militia
05/05/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox stresses the importance of marching regular troops and levies to the western frontier so as to relieve the militia whose service is purchased at great expense to the United States.
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Furnishing Recruits
04/08/1791 Extract of Letter
Letter, directs furnishing recruits.
William Duer Collection
Full and Entire Pacification with the Creeks
07/13/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox stresses to Governor Telfair the importance of supporting the policy of the United States to continue the pacification of the Creek Indians and the other southern tribes. He reminds the Governor …
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Friendly Indians Killed at Beaver Creek
03/28/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox assures the Seneca Chiefs that the President had nothing to do with the recent murder of friendly Indians. He will ensure that Samuel Brady and the others responsible for this reprehensible deed …
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Forward of Ammunition to Fort Washington
09/15/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Know to forward lead, powder, and shells to Pittsburgh. Craig in turn to forward supplies to Fort Washington. Money to be given to Lieut. Jeffers at Fort Franklin.
James Robertson Papers
Fill Out the Companies with Levies
09/29/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox expresses his hope that St. Clair is successful in filling the personnel needs of the first and second regiments and that the garrisons will be properly provisioned.
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Family News, Especially of Sickness at Bush Hill
08/28/1791 Letter Signed
Knox describes how he has been sick recently, along with the family of Adams' steward (Knox & family being lodged at Adams' estate outside Philadelphia, Bush Hill, at this time). Exchanges various …
John Adams Papers
Family News & Business
09/11/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Notes that Adams' steward has recovered from illness. Knox's son Marcus has died.
John Adams Papers
Extradition of the Accused by the State of Virginia
03/29/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Regarding the murder of the Indians at Beaver Creek, Knox recommends that an inquiry by the proper magistrates should begin immediately and the appropriate legal steps taken to demand that the accused …
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Expenses of an Expedition Against the Wabash Indians
01/22/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox estimates the expenses, calculated for four months, that would be required for an expedition against the Wabash Indians, and the expense, for nine months, of a proposed regiment of Rangers.
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Expenses of a Corps of 760 Men for Thirty Days
03/09/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
This is a schedule of the expenses of 760 men, calculated on a scale of thirty days from the point of departure, allowing three days for travel to the rendezvous and three days for returning home.
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Expenditures for McGillivray & the Chiefs of the Creek Nation
03/05/1791 Letter Signed
The account of the expenditures of Colonel McGillivray and the chiefs of the Creek Nation have been lost so Knox asks Colonel Willet to forward a duplicate of the account.
Henry Knox Papers
Exercise of Your Highest Exertions
05/01/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reminds Hodgdon of his many important responsiblities during the upcoming campaign and stresses that Hodgdon's future reputation depends on his performance as Quartermaster to an army of great …
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Excerpts of Treaties Establishing the Western Border with the Creek and Cherokee Indians.
04/02/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox's letter establishes that the western boundary of the United States, where it comes into contact with the territory of the Creek and Cherokee Indians, has been firmly established by several …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Estimated Costs for Campaign Against the Indians
03/30/1791 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Estimate of the money required by the Quarter Master Department before July 1, 1791, in order to make the necessary preparations for an upcoming campaign against Indians
Northwest Territory Collection, M367