Henry Knox
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Knox notifies Chapin of his son's safe arrival
06/22/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox informs Chapin of his son's safe arrival. Knox states that he will reply to Chapin's letters via his son.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Knox makes recommendation to Lincoln
01/12/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox writes to Lincoln to secure employment for the son of Pierce.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
Knox makes public the causes of hostilities with Indians
01/26/1792 Printed or published documentDocument, Causes of hostilities with Indians; describes Indians and Indian warfare; describes Indian aggression; mentions Territorial Governments; describes White encroachment; discusses Indian …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox issues license to trade with the Six Nations to Danford
01/11/1792 Author's Letterbook CopyKnox issues license to trade with the Indians of the Six Nations to Mr. Danford.
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Knox issues license to trade with the Six Nations to Abraham Fowler
05/07/1792 Author's Letterbook CopyKnox issue a license to trade with the Indians of the Six Nations to Abraham Fowler.
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Knox Informs Williams of Promotion
05/03/1792 Autograph LetterLetter, advises regarding appointment as Brigadier General.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox informs Willett of promotion
04/12/1792 Autograph LetterLetter, advises re appointment to Brigadier General.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox informs Washington of St.Clair's arrival
01/22/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions St. Clair's return.
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Knox informs Sargent that President is aware of his decision
07/23/1792 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, Knox informs Sargent that his decision to decline the post of Adjutant was passed to the President.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox informs Sargent of adjutant general position
04/04/1792 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, discusses post of adjutant general; alludes to St. Clair's campaign failure.
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Knox informs Hull of promotion to Brigadier General
05/20/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox informs Hull of his promotion to Brigadier General. Has not received word of acceptance. Has ventured to assure President Washington that Hull would certainly accept.
Nathaniel Paine Collection, Irvings Life of George Washington, 10 Volumes.
Knox Informs Hull of Potential Candidacy for Promotion
05/06/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Brigadier General commission; advises offer of commission to Hull should Brooks decline.
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Knox informs Brooks of promotion
04/12/1792 Letter SignedLetter, advises re appointment to Brigadier General.
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Knox forwards letter from Pinkney to Washington
03/17/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses letter for General Pinckney.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox expresses regret to Winthrop Sargent
07/23/1792 Autograph LetterLetter, discusses non acceptance of appointment to Adjutant and Inspector General; mentions casualties; alludes to St. Clair's campaign and events in France.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox discusses disbursing and accounting matters with Chapin
11/29/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentLetter, directs provisions for Six Nations; discusses supplying individual Indians; directs regarding account vouchers; remarks that physician bills exorbitant. Directs Chapin to use more economy in …
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Knox discusses Captain Scott with President Washington
12/15/1792 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, discusses Captain Scott's papers. His discretion for the object cannot be depended upon. Submits letter from Major General Wayne.
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Knox discuss moral issues with Rev. David McClure
10/01/1792 Autograph Signed DraftKnox discusses the problems and potential solutions to conflict with Native Americans with Rev. David McClure of Dartmouth College. Knox expresses moral opposition to fighting Indians.
J. G. W. E. Kestner Autograph Collection
Knox directs Sargent to attend to the testing of gun powder
05/12/1792 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, discusses quality of gun powder; discusses experiment to test powder.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox directs interpreters tasked to support the relocation of the Senecas
04/28/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox issues direction to Messers Jones and Smith. Jones and Smith are interpreters assigned to accompany the relocation of the Senecas to Genesee.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Knox directs Chapin to support Hendricks
05/08/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox has dispatched Captain Hendricks as an envoy to hostile Indians. Knox directs Chapin to render support to Hendricks' mission.
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Knox directs Chapin regarding Indian affairs
12/12/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentLetter, Knox directs that Chapin ensure messages be delivered to hostile Indians; Knox directs Red Jacket be sent to War Office; alludes to Indian delegation.
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Knox cautions Chapin regarding interpreters
04/28/1792 Autograph Draft Letter SignedKnox sends a trusted interpreter to Chapin. Knox also requests that he be informed of when the tribes of the Five Nations go into Council.
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Knox attempts to get Willet to reconsider promotion
04/18/1792 Autograph Letterletter, discusses declining commisssion of Brigadier General; discusses Indian council. Knox assures Willet that the position of Brigadier General will entail little personal hazard.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox appoints Sargent to Adjutant General
04/21/1792 Letter, Type UndeterminedAppointment, Adjutant General of the United States Army.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
