Henry Knox
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Preventing desertion; providing medicine and saddles; distinctive hat insignia
Knox discusses the problem of desertion and how best to prevent it. He talks of recruiting efforts and outlines several troop movements and talks of the availablity of stores like clothing, medicine, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3President's Opinion on Frontier Protection
Discussed President's opinion for protecting frontier using Block Houses and how to staff them. Updates on General Wayne.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPostponing the Campaign Until Winter
Regardless of the outcome of the peace negotiations, an offensive campaign should not be undertaken before winter. The peace council probably won't finish until late October nor will the recruits be …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Politics, appointments, and Indian wars
Secretary Knox acknowledges Carrington's recommendations for appointments into the army and shares his personal views on politics and Indian wars. Asks about the state of the government in Virginia …
Henry Knox Papers.Politics and Indian Relations
Secretary Knox discusses details on interactions with the Indians, both peaceful and hostile, with the Governor of Virginia. Possibility of treaty and war.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPetition of Samuel B. Turner
In considering the petition of Samuel B. Turner, Knox wrestles with the question as to whether a prisoner of the Indians should receive full pay and emoluments while in captivity and also be rembursed …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Permission to Enlist Artificers
Howe authorized enlistment of artificers such as carpenters, wheelwrights, blacksmiths, and armourers.
Bezaleel Howe PapersPennsylvania Governor's Authority Over Soldiers
Responds to Mifflin's inquiry, saying that as governor of Pennsylvania he has the right to give orders to the scouts employed in the defense of the Pennsylvania frontier; also discusses troop musters …
John Hampden Hazelton Autograph Collection, MMCPeace with the Spanish
Secretary Knox directs James Seagrove - Superintendent of the Southern Department - to be cordial with the Spanish, and report any troublemakers like Bowles. Wants peace with the Spanish.
Papers of the Panton, Leslie & Company.Peace Overtures and Spies
It appears that most of the northern Indians are willing to discuss peace overtures although several American officers were captured and killed because their Indian captors thought they were spies.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Peace Negotiations with Indians along the Wabash and Elsewhere
Knox expresses satisfaction that the Wabash Indians have agreed to peace and hopes that the talks with the hostile tribes will have the same results although he fears that the Indians demands may be …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Peace Has Failed, But No Offensives Yet; Accountability of Contractors
Though it looks as if the peace council has failed, it is still mandatory that no offensive operations against the Indians be undertaken north of the Ohio River. Friendly Indians, such as Wyandots and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Peace and Politics with Frontier Indians
State of tranquility on frontier attributed to peaceful overtures made by U.S. towards Cherokees.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPayments Made to Individuals and Agents
Secretary Knox apologizes for not writing sooner, stating that he has been confined to bed due to an intermittent fever he contracted last year in Philadelphia. He describes payments made to a number …
Gratz Collection: Generals of the RevolutionPayment Warrant, for Robert Swails, Quartermaster of Battalion of First Regiment of Levies.
Payment Warrant, for Quartermaster of Battalion of First Regiment of Levies.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Payment to Robert Swaits, Quarter Master Maryland Battalion of Levies
Payment to Robert Swaits, Quarter Master Maryland Battalion of Levies commanded by Major Henry Gaither.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Payment of pensions to invalids in Massachusetts
Knox directs payment of pensions to listed army invalids in Massachusetts.
Nathaniel Paine Collection, Irvings Life of George Washington, 10 Volumes.Payment for Bills
As soon as work is completed on repairs to Fort Pitt and proper receipts are transmitted, money for payment will be issued.
James Robertson PapersPayment for Appointments
Money for Richard Sparks pending his acceptance of the appointment. Remarks on the tardiness of the post.
James Robertson PapersPay Voucher
Official printed voucher for pay of Charles Campbell.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Pay of the Legion's Troops and Safety of Officials
Knox directs Wayne to arrange for the pay of the troops both above and below the Ohio River. Whenever the Governor or Judges or traveling on public business they should be accompanied by an escort in …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Pay of the Army
Knox is sending $45,637[&]33/100 dollars by special messenger to pay the troops for the period up to August 1st. It is hoped that the paymaster will be present so as to proceed according to the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
