Henry Knox

2405 documents

Brightening the Chain with the Five Nations, Etc.
04/21/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General St. Clair discusses the preparations for the "coming contest" against the hostile western Indians including the actions being taken to strengthen the alliance with the Five Nations.
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Brandt's Mission of Peace, Etc.
06/16/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the status of sundry troops and supplies as well as the mission of Joseph Brandt to be establish peace between the Western Indians and the United States.
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Brandt Endeavors to Make Peace, Etc.
06/13/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on Joseph Brandt's peace mission to the Western Indians which appears to be supported by the British. It seems that the Six Nations will remain neutral and may even provide warrors for …
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Avoid an Open Rupture with the Crown
07/12/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox warns against incidents that may incite the British since the present situation of the United States inhibits actions against them unless the honor of the country is at stake.
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Avoid an Open Rupture with Great Britain
07/12/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Even though Thomas Rhea alleges British complicty with the hostile Indians, Knox warns against antagonizing the British at a time when the campaign against the Indians is at hand.
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Authorization to Call Up Militia
03/10/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
President authorized use of militia for protection of Virginia frontier from hostile Indians. Details on employment, rations, etc.
Executive Communications
Authorization for Use of Militia
03/10/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Presidential authorization for use of militia to protect Ohio relayed to Sheperd. Details of employment discussed.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
Authorization for the Lieutenants of Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky to Raise Forces
03/10/1791 Letter
Authorized and instructed lieutenants of Washington, Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties, Pennsylvania, and Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahalia, Kenhawa Counties, Virginia, as well as John Brown, …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Assurances of Justice
03/28/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox stresses the need to assure the Seneca Chiefs that the murderers of the friendly Indians will be brought to justice and that liberal compensation for the loss of property will be provided to the …
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Assist in Recruiting
01/10/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Orders to assist Capt. John Smith with recruiting in New York City.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Assembly of troops to combat Northwest Indians
03/28/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Three thousand levies are to be assembled in July for offensive expedition against Indians. Until that time, troops will be used to protect the frontier. Provides details on how the levies should be …
Executive Communications
Assembling a Court of Inquiry, Etc.
06/23/1791 Typed letter
General St. Clair has been ordered to assemble a Court of Inquiry, as requested by General Harmar, to assess Harmar's conduct during the late expedition against the Miami Indians.
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Arrangement of Levies.
03/25/1791 Document
A chart showing the arrangement of levies into regiments, battalions and companies and the personnel assigned to the regimental staff, the battalion staff, and the officers, non-commissioned officers, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arrangement for Furnishing the Troops
03/31/1791 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Bray is assigned by Knox the task of furnishing the troops.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Arms & Ammunition to Ohio County
05/31/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Due to the deplorable situation of the citizens of Ohio County, Knox is ordering arms, ammunition, and powder to be sent to them from the magazine at Fort Pitt the cost of which is to be born by the …
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Appointment to 2nd Lieutenant
03/07/1791 Letter Signed
Letter, discusses recruiting and mentions appointment.
Bezaleel Howe Papers
Appointment of Mr. Belli
01/19/1791 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Knox announces that Mr. Belli has been appointed to settle the accounts of the militia formed in the late expedition against the Wabash Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Appointment of Knox as Major General, Commander of Troops on Frontier
03/21/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Official appointment of Knox as Major General with general instructions for his duties on the frontier. Just and liberal peace with Indians, avoid war.
Archive Reports 1891
Appointment of John Tharp as a Superintendant of Artificers
01/14/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox appoints John Tharp a Superintendant of Artificers to be employed on the western frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Appoint George Demelar to be an Ensign
10/20/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox orders St. Clair to find out about a young surveyor named George Demelar [Demlar] and if Demelar's character is satisfactory, appoint him an ensign in the infantry. This is in response to a …
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An Estimate of the Expenses of an Army Organized to the Following Arrangements
12/26/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox's detailed accounting of the expenses required to pay the officers and men for an army of five thousand one hundred and sixty-eight. Lists number of men per rank in each division and their pay …
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An estimate of the expenses of a corps of 760 men
03/19/1791 Document Signed
Document estimates the cost of a thirty day, military expedition.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Ammunition Available at the Public Store
06/11/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox warns Governor Randolph that he is unable to furnish any supplies other than ammunition which can be acquired at the Public Store.
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Affirmation of Protection of the Frontiers
03/03/1791 Letter
Knox reaffirms the government's desire to protect those on the frontier from hostilities, and informs them that they will be requested to take offensive measures against the Indians.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Advances to Contractor's Agent
07/21/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Advised that all advances must be repaid by contractors. Expects the troops to move on the Fort Washington once they have reached Fort Pitt.
General Collection