Henry Knox
2405 documents
Additional Necessary Supplies & Inadequacy of Furnace; Order for Advance down the Ohio
Informs Hodgdon that the bills he had drawn will be paid. Expresses dismay at a reported need for additional supplies, particularly for shells, which cannot be obtained; casts aspersion on Turnbull & …
Knollenberg Collection, Group 26;Series 1Accounts and Pay
Largely illegible letter. Knox gives Swan general principles to guide his settling the accounts of the troops.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]A Warning to the Seneca Nation
Reminds the leaders and warriors of the Seneca and other of the Six Nations that the United States desires to live peaceably with the Indians in the Western Territories and requests that they accept …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367A Warning Against Retaliation in Georgia
Knox instructs Georgia's Governor Telfair not to retaliate against the Creek Indians for their recent act of revenge for the murder of a Cusitah Indian. Quotes A. McGillivray's letter regarding …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367[PRIVATE] Appointment
Discussed Willet's refusal of appointment to marshall for city and county of New York.
Gratz Collection: Generals of the Revolution[Plan for the Corps of Levies]
Document describes the manner in which two thousand recruits will be raised and arranged into two regiments for the purpose of protecting the frontiers. Provided details of the rank and type of …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367[No. 19] Regarding a Letter Sent to Pennsyvlania Counties
Coverpage stating enclosure contains letters to Lieutenants of several Pennsylvania counties.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367[Instructions to Colonel Thomas Procter]
Commissioned Procter to act as an emissary to the Miami and Wabash Indians and provided detailed instructions on his role in getting the tribes to come to Fort Washington to negotiate peace. Public …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367[Duplicate] Protection of Washington County
Recuits marching for Fort Pitt to support the regular troops in protection of Washington County and all settlements along the Ohio River. Orders to call up men to serve as scouts.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)[Circular]
Original copy of circular notifying Shepard he was authorized to call up militia for the protection of Washington County from Indian attacks for a span of two months. The circular requested Shepard …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Yellow Fever and Bundle of Patents from General Putnam
Secretary Knox mentions a bundle of patents given by General Putnam, sealed. Knox also states that he has been attacked by the cursed yellow fever. Having taken medicine over past days, he has …
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Western Lands
Alludes to news from France; mentions appointment of Adjutant and Inspector General; discusses governor of the Western Territory.
Henry Knox PapersWayne Appointed Major General
Knox notifies Wayne of his appointment as a Major General and as commanding officer of U.S. forces. He is to respond as to whether or not he accepts this appointment.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Warrant to Pay Pensioners signed by Henry Knox.
This is another letter authorizing the $996 payment of pensions to military invalids between September 5th, 1791 and March 4th, 1792.
Revolutionary WarWarrant Issued to State of Virginia
Warrant issued to Virginia to repay advances made by state, along with pay for Scouts employed by Harrison County.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersWar and Peace with Indians, Putnam's Plan for War
War and peace with hostile and peaceful Indian nations discussed, Knox enclosed Brigadier General Putnam plan for war and his objections to commencing war in present year. Navigation report by late …
Anthony Wayne Papers
