Henry Knox
2405 documents
Speech to the Indians on Peace
Additional attempt at peace after the failure of Colonel Proctors mission for peace last year. President requests presence of chiefs in Philadelphia to discuss peace.
Archive Reports 1891Speech to the Indians
Captain Alexander Trueman delivers this speech, written by the Secretary at War, to the Chiefs and Warriors of the Western Indians.
Manuscript Collection.Special Instructions to General Israel Chapin Esquire Deputy Temporary Agent on civilizing the Five Nations and Stockbridge Indians
Following the visit of the Five Nations delegation to Philadelphia, Knox provides detailed instructions to Chapin on the appropriation of $1500 per year annuity to the Five Nations and Stockbridge …
Samuel Kirkland PapersSmallpox, Troop Movements, and Organization
Knox approves Wayne's plan to separate troops who have not had smallpox from those who have had it and to innoculate those who have not had the disorder during the coming winter. He discusses in …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Secretary of War provides recruiting instructions to Benjamin Biggs
Knox sends a signed copy of the War Department policy on recruitment to Benjamin Biggs. Biggs has been tasked to raise a company of riflemen. Blank enlistment paperwork enclosed. Personal note from …
Isaac Craig PapersSecretary at War issues warrant for payment to Israel Chapin
Fiscal, directs payment for Indian expenses.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSaddles for Dragoons
Second of two extracts in this Document. Secretary Knox directs Mr. Williamson to ship the saddles to Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Robertson Temporary Agent
Mentioned President approving General Robertson as temporary agent for Chickasaws. Discussed conciliatory actions between Chocktaws and Chickasaws.
James Robertson PapersRequisitions, returns, and expenditures
Requisition for $50,000 will be considered and transmitted to Treasury. Asks for returns of pack horses, oxen carts, wagons in service, and object for which employed. Asks for an abstract specifying …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Requests Answers from Benjamin Walker and William Duer
Letter, Knox asks wealthy businessman William Duer and Benjamin Walker for explicit and immediate answers.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Requesting Public Employment for Mr. Peirce's Son
Knoxs friend Mr. Peirce has a son who desires public employment. If Lincoln, with his duty and other obligations, can confidently find him a position, Knox beseeches him to do so.
Robert Goodloe HarperRequesting Postponment of a Campaign and Lamenting the Death of Two Officers
Knox wants to postpone the campaign until after winter unless the possibility of success is so high that the hardships to be endured would be justified. The troops are not sufficiently trained to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Request to Contract with Turnbull and Marmie
Remarks on high quality iron used by Turnbull and Marnie, requests contract with them.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Rifles
Request for as many good quality rifles as Hand can provide, not to exceed 1,200.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionRequest for Price List
Requests explicit price list from Turnbull and Marnie for the cost of casting various arms. Urges speed in finishing work, asked for a detachment of militia be sent to Lieut. Jeffers.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Immediate Answer
Knox requests protection of the enclosed and asks that Walker endeavor to obtain an immediate answer or write upon the subject mentioned.
Northwest Territory PapersRequest for Abstract of Accounts
Requested abstract of accounts before William Knox sends post notes to settle Craig's accounts.
James Robertson Papers
