Henry Knox
2405 documents
Defense of Russell County
Request for militia to protect Russell County. Rations to be furnished by a Cherokee.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDefense of Ohio River
Orders to obtain all necessary supplies before embarking on campaign to defend Ohio river.
General CollectionDefective Trunnions, Chiefs of the Six Nations, Etc.
Knox discusses the method of strengthening the defective trunnions of the howitzers and the Chiefs of the Six Nations who are in Philadelphia and will return without waiting for the Cornplanter.
Wayne ManuscriptsDecisive Action Against the Indians on the Frontier
Henry Knox's report to the President discusses the coming year's goals of peace in the frontiers and explains in detail how best to meet those goals, using both peaceful and military measures. He …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Dealing with Discrepancies in Treaties Signed with the Creeks and Cherokees
Knox thanks Izard for communicating General Pinckney's observations regarding the boundary between the Creeks and the Cherokees. Knox states that from Pinckney's observations it would seem that the …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.Cover Letter Requesting Advice for Hodgdon
Knox requested Butler give directions to Hodgdon for preparation for campaign.
Archive Reports 1891Counties Sufficiently Protected, Orders to Move Troops
No additional protection needed for counties against a few Indians, Knox ordered Butler to march for Head Quarters with troops and supplies.
Archive Reports 1891Corrections to Deficiencies in Supplies
Bayonets returned. Deficiencies in provisions on the road to be corrected.
James Robertson PapersConstruction of frigate
The Secretary of War writes Senator Pierce Butler of South Carolina on the construction of a ship of forty guns
Wister Papers, Butler SectionConquest Ought to be Relinquished
Knox discusses the embassy to the Western Indians. He stresses that in the future the idea of conquest ought to be relinquished in favor of fair purchases.
Timothy Pickering PapersConfidential Information on Act by Congress
Enclosed act to be passed by Congress in near future, requests confidentiality. Notified Randolf that the President authorized an expedition against the Wabash Indians to protect frontier.
Executive CommunicationsCommissions for Major Clarke's Battalion
Commissions to be sent along, good news of harmony among troops well received.
Archive Reports 1891Circular Letter from the Secretary of War to the County Lieutenants of the Frontier Counties of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky
Authorization to employ militia in response to the situation in Ohio County. Enclosed pay and ration schedule for militia and rangers. Details on payment, supply, and activity of those volunteering …
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSSChange in Rendezvous Location
To expedite recruiting process, Pratt is authorized to change his rendez vous location from Middletown to Hartford. Noted that Mr. Colt will furnish supplies to recruits at Hartford.
General CollectionCertification of Pension due Richard Cogan
It appears from the returns of invalid pensioners residing in Delaware that Richard Cogan, late a private in the service of the United States, is entitled to an arrearage of pensions of $58.50.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Certificate of Protection
Secured safe transport for Belli down Ohio River to Kentucky.
James Robertson PapersCampaign Against the Indians
Knox discusses Indian hostilities and the campaign against the Indians. He alludes to the possibility of a treaty that would eliminate the need for warfare.
Timothy Pickering PapersCampaign against Northwest Indians
Knox writes St. Clair - Governor of Northwest Territory - regarding the government's Indian policies in the territory northwest of the Ohio River and the forthcoming campaign against the hostile …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
