Henry Knox
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Enclosed Letter to be Forwarded
Knox enclosed letter to Wilkinson, requests Craig forward document.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Letter from Governor Blount
Letter received, to be transmitted to President. Enclosed letter from Blount states contrary information from that stated by Knox in earlier communication.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Letter
Per Martin's request, Knox returned letters from Gov. Blount.
General Joseph Martin PapersEnclosed Appointment
Due to the refusal of another officer, Knox enclosed the appointment of Capt. William Preston which Knox requested Moore give to him.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Employing Armorers
Knox appreciated Hand's employment of armorers instead of "any intermediate person". Requested standard rifles and also how many will be sent from Lancaster.
Stauffer CollectionEliminating Excessive Expenses
Knox urges Wayne to use whatever measures are necessary to eliminate excessive expense. Perhaps the use of oxen instead of packhorses would be one way to save money. A significant number of recruits …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Effective Use of Patrols
Knox praises Wayne's use of patrols--instead of small garrisons--as a means of protecting the frontier. It is hoped that the people also recognize the effectiveness of the patrols and not feel the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Drafts of money
Secretary Knox transmits letter from John Belli. The defeat of Arthur St. Clair defeat has inclined him to make large drafts of money. Notes that this is irregular and the drafts should have been upon …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Dispersal of the Indian Party Collected for War
There had been a warning from the Governor of Tennessee that 300-500 hostile Indians were ready to go to war but the intercession of several headmen led to the dispersal of the warriors. As a result, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Discussing Progress of Recruits, Allocation of Stores, and Indian Relations
Knox talks of the progress of the movement of recruits and the allocations of stores and the procedures for strict accountability of all public property. Uniformity of pay procedures is advocated. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Discharge of Militia
Discharge of militia called into service for protection of Ohio County in Virginia. Maj. Gen. A. Wayne to provide necessary aid for Western frontiers.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Detailed Plans for Gibson; Preston; Thomas Lewis, and Howell Lewis Companies
Detailed account of supplies, number of troops, and locations to which they'll march. Enclosed invoices with materials distributed.
Anthony Wayne PapersDesire to Meet Cornplanter; Unlikelihood of Congressional Action on Recruiting
Knox wants to meet with the Cornplanter so that the latter can explain the communication received from the Six Nations in preparation for the next meeting with them. It seems unlikely that Congress …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Deserters, stores, and recruiting
The troops are obviously not ready for active warfare but Knox knows that Wayne will prepare them well. The problem of deserters and cowardly sentries is addressed. It appears that most of the stores …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Delivery of Indian Goods
Expectation of Indian goods to be forwarded. Knox requested supplies for 100 men to Fort Franklin as soon as possible. Money to be forwarded, mentioned taking extra care of powder.
James Robertson PapersDefensive Protection of Virginia
Letter, discusses temporary defensive protection of Virginia. Measures taken must only be defensive in nature.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Defensive Protection
Indian towns south of Knoxville have declared war on Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory, who has called up militia to mount defensive action.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDefensive Measures Along the Northwestern Territory
Secretary Knox believes that the defense of the frontiers demands instant attention and asks about defensive measures being taken in Kentucky, Muskinghum and Galliapolis, and Pittsburgh.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Defense of South, Cumberland County
Request for opinion on need for additional troops to assist Gov. Blount in defense of frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDefense of Frontier
President does not see need of Virginia Legislature to call up additional forces for the defense of the frontier. The militia should be sufficient.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Defense
Knox believed Cornplanters fears were justified, request for militia to defend Fort Franklin. List of ammunition forwarded by the governor. Discussed defense of frontier.
James Robertson Papers
