Henry Knox

2405 documents

Waiting for Heckenwelder
05/21/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs Heckenwelder that General Putnam plans to meet with him at Pittsburgh and will wait for him if necessary.
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Visit of Captain Brandt to Philadelphia
04/23/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox expresses regret to Indian chief Captain Joseph Brandt that his visit to Philadelphia had to be postponed but assures him that he will be just as wecome as if he had arrived at the appointed …
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Violence from Indians
10/27/1792 Printed Document
Conveyed disposition of Indian towns with details about each town and tribe. Urgently requests Seagrove to impress upon chiefs a council to restrain young men that are committing violent acts.
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Various News Items
10/02/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Treaty of Nashville with Chickasaws and Chocktaws was successful. Glov. Blount's official report yet to be received on the escape of Col. Hardin. Politics of France discussed.
Dreer Collection
Updates on Indian Relations in Southwest Territory
07/28/1792 Typed Document
Results of council between friendly Indians and U.S. included protection of U.S. boats and travelers from hostile tribes. Land disputes also addressed at council, hopes that Gov. Blount will devise a …
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Updates on Construction at Fort Pitt
01/27/1792 Extract of Letter
Extract Letter, discusses works being built at Fort Pitt; mentions delays in sending troops.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Update on Delivery
01/13/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Expressed confidence in Craig's expediency in building the block house. Enclosed receipt of cannon shot recently delivered for Craig.
James Robertson Papers
Unfit Shot
07/07/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox wrote Campbell regarding shot cast at Chambersburg furnace Craig felt was unfit for use.
James Robertson Papers
Uncertainty Relative to Treaty
08/11/1792 Typed Document
Orders to consult with Seagrove on boundary line and then return to the city if Ellicot's services are no longer needed.
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Troops, Recruits, and Stores to Pittsburgh
06/29/1792 Recipient's Letterbook Copy
Knox assures Wayne that his troops, recruits, and stores are moving with dispatch toward Pittsburgh and discusses the movement of specific units. Although the President wants the troops trained at …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Troops are Marched as Fast as They are Recruited
06/29/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In order to alleviate Wayne anxiety, Knox reports on the recruitment and transportation of men and supplies to support Wayne's expedtion against the western Indians.
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Troop and Supply Movements
06/20/1792 Recipient's Letterbook Copy
Knox discusses various troop and supply movements and urges Wayne to be sure that stores are protected from the Indians while being transported. Horses have been purchased and rifles are being …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Treaty with the Wabash Indians, Etc.
11/07/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the general treaty with the Wabash Indians at which there were 700 Indians present. He notes that Bradshaw has reported on several Indian attacks resulting in the deaths of whites and …
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Treat the Cherokees with Utmost Diplomacy
02/17/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
These are Knox's detailed instructions to Leonard Shaw, the temporary agent to the Cherokee nation. The Cherokees must be treated with utmost diplomacy to ensure that they don't ally themselves with …
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Transmission of Petitions & Vouchers of Men Desiring Placement on Pension List
08/14/1792 Letter Signed
Transmits petitions and vouchers of two men, Eliphalet Easton and Salmon Burr, who wish to be placed on the U.S. pension list.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
Training, supplies, and pay
09/07/1792 Recipient's Letterbook Copy
Knox believes that the Indians might ask for more in the peace negotiations than the U.S. can accept so it is crucial that Wayne's forces be well trained and supplied. All the requested supplies have …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Ticklish About the Reservation
06/27/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Brandt wants his friend the Fish Carrier to be satisfied with the Cayugas' reservation.
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The Situation at Marietta, Etc.
03/01/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs Washington that he has drafted a letter to General St. Clair and has received information from Judge Putnam, both of which require the president's examination along with several officer …
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Temporary Nature of Frontier Defense
11/03/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Noted use of state militia for protection of frontier should be temporary and any permanent measure must be enacted by Congress.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Sympathies for Lack of Recruits
05/23/1792 Letter Signed
Letter, mentions recruiting and treatment of deserters.
Bezaleel Howe Papers
Support of Militia Against Cherokee War
10/09/1792 Printed Document
Received notification of declaration of war against U.S. by Cherokee Nation. Know consulted with the Sec. of Treasury and Sec. of State who unanimously agree that Gov. Blount should be afforded the …
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Supply of Rations
05/03/1792 Document
Secretary Knox writes that he depends on the recipient entirely for a supply of rations at the following posts, and also for articles in the Quarter Master's line, for medical assistance, and for …
Northwest Territory Papers
Supply and procurement issues
01/07/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Secretary Knox very briefly discusses supply and procurement issues with Major Isaac Craig and Clement Biddle.
Isaac Craig Papers
Strict Oversight of Indian Commerce
06/27/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox advises Chapin to employ individuals of character and to exercise meticulous accounting practices in transacting business with the Indians.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Stay Where You Are
04/29/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox tells the surveyor Joseph Ellicot that he must remain at his current location until his task is completed.
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