Henry Knox
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Estimate of War Department Expenditures for 1792
Estimate of War Department expenditures for 1792. Total comes out to $532,149.76 and 2/3 cents.
First Congress: Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of the Treasury to the House of Representatives, 1st Congress,Errors in Returns
Noted receipt of letter addressing mistakes in ordnance returns and Craig's integrity in reporting errors.
James Robertson PapersEquipping Ensign Tilton's Men
Knox orders Bray to provide Ensign Tilton and his twenty eight men with a wagon to convey their baggage as well as provisions and necessary equipment.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Enclosed letter from Spanish residents
Secretary Knox enclosing a sea letter for Captain Roberts of the ship Jefferson. Also encloses a letter from the Spanish residents in the ship's route
Henry Knox PapersEnclosed Letter from President Regarding Protection of Frontier
Letter addresses County Lieutenants ability to maintain authority over rangers called into service for the protection of the frontier. Details on locations and names.
Executive CommunicationsEnclosed Appointment of William Balch
Per wishes of Hancock, Knox enclosed appointment of William Balch.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionEmploying Old Peter
Mentions prospect of employing Old Peter of the Oneidas, of whom Captain Hendricks speaks well.
Timothy Pickering PapersDuty of Forwarding Troops
Maj. Gen. Butler and Quartermaster descended Ohio River, duty to forward troops falls on Craig. Knox to notify Craig of troops movements.
James Robertson PapersDUPLICATE: [Circular]
Reminder that Baird could employ militia for 2 months to protect Washington County from Indians afterwhich they should be disbanded and records submitted to War Department.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Directions to take charge of public stores at Fort Pitt
Order to take charge of all public stores, which shall be deposited at Fort Pitt.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDirections for Constructing Shot to be Used in Cannons,Muskets, and Rifles
Using Jacob Keeper's powder, Knox gave instructions for constructing shot for arms when the pre-made 5 inch shells were not available.
Archive Reports 1891Difference in Price of Musicians' Coats
The subscriber, having inspected the clothing furnished by Shepherd & Smith for the non-commissioned, privates, and musicians of the levies agreeable to the contract made with the Secretary of the …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Desire for Meeting
Letter, directs Cabinet meeting.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Delivery of Equipment and Supplies
Instructions for outfitting recruits to rendezvous at Pittsburgh.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Arms to West Point
Notification that arms and other articles will be delivered to West Point by Capt. Freeman.
Henry Knox PapersDelivery of Arms and Armaments
Orders to deliver muskets, bayonets, musket powder, and lead to Clement Biddle, Quartermaster General for the state of Pennsylvania.
James Robertson PapersDefense of the frontier
Secretary Knox writes that President Washington has directed him to assure Governor Lee of Virginia that he considers the United States responsible for the necessary expenses to defend the frontier. …
Henry Knox Papers
