Henry Knox
2405 documents
Hiring Wagon for Indian Luggage
Letter, directs hiring wagon for Indian luggage.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Guidance regarding military administration and Indian warfare
Extract of a letter relating to disabled or invalided soldiers, and a note to Wilkinson clarifying the chain of command.
James McHenry PapersGrand National Council, Indian Affairs
Advises against disputes with neighboring Indians for fear it will spread to all southern tribes. Result of Grand National Council was peace among Cherokees towards U.S.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersGeneral Chapin appointed as agent to the Five Nations
Knox informs Chapin of his appointment by the President as temporary deputy agent to the Five Nations.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionForwarding of Clothing
Clothing has gone forward. Deficiency of blankets and shoes for old troops, which will be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersForwarding of public stores to West Point; request for information regarding field pieces.
Letter, in response to Olney's request, directs public stores forwarded to West Point by water, addressed to Captain George Fleming. Was not conscious of a considerable quantity being at Providence …
Jeremiah Olney PapersForwarded report from Board of Treasury
Knox forwards a report from the Board of Treasury to Colonel Edward Carrington. Carrington intends to use the information to aid the claim of Nathaniel Greene's widow.
Henry Knox Papers.Faulty Returns and Promises of Land
Poor quality of documents submitted by Virginia has made the payment of soldiers difficult. Promise of land in return for service disputed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersExtracts from letters of Brigadier General James Wilkerson and Samuel Henley, commissary military stores
Extracts from letters of Brigadier General James Wilkerson and Samuel Henley, commissary military stores and extract of General Wilkerson's orders. Appears there are great complaints on the packing up …
James Robertson PapersEXTRACT: Letter from Wayne on Protection of Frontier
Wanye demanded Westmoreland be protected by erecting posts or sending patrols.
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSSExtract prepared by John Stagg
Letter, directs establishing additional posts; discusses hostile Indians; discusses state of frontier; discusses pay of troops; directs messages to hostile Indians; discusses provisions for army to be …
James Wilkinson PapersExtract of Instructions from Knox to Wayne
"But if there should be any defect in the transportation or supplies of provisions you will make instant arrangements at the public expence to remedy the evils in order to prevent any injury to the …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Extract of a Letter from the Secretary of War, to Lieut. Col. Commandant Wilkinson
Based on provision devised by Gen. St. Clair, scouts and rangers to be hired at discretion of Wilkinson or Gen. Scott for protection of Kentucky frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersExpenses for Erecting the Magazine and Barracks
Expenses for erecting the magazine and barracks are to be paid by the Quarter Master General.
James Robertson PapersExpense Reports to be Examined
Reports of costs incurred by Virginia to protect Kentucky received and to be examined.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersExpenditures for Indian Treaties
Account, Expenditures for Indian treaties.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Estimate of War Department expenses for 1793
Estimate of War Department expenses for 1793; describes personnel salaries and location of arsenals.
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Escort Ordered for Surveyor in Lands Bought from Miami Indians
Congress has authorized a survey of the lands bought from the Miami Indians and Knox orders Wayne to provide an escort for the appointed surveyor.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Ensuing Campaign
The arrangements of the general staff for the ensuing campaign are not yet made but whoever is appointed Quartermaster General will be required instantly to execute the highest activity. All the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed request from Secretary Hamilton
Secretary Knox encloses the extract of a letter from Hamilton and requests that O'Hara - Quartermaster General - make the appointment.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.
