Henry Knox
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Table of Contents: Report of the territory of the United States Southwest of the Ohio, and the Cherokees.]
Table of contents for subsequent reports and letters: Section A: Knox to President of United States General George Washington relative to southwestern frontiers. Sect. B: Knox to Governor of …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTable of Contents Volume II, including instructions to commissioners appointed to treat with Indians north of Ohio, statement relative to Southwestern Frontier & the Creek and Cherokee Indians, letter accompanying return of ordnance and military stores of United States
Table of contents includes instructions for commissioners appointed to treat with Indians north of Ohio [Sandusky Conference], and a journal of the proceedings; a letter from Secretary of War Henry …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dSwedish Neutral Vessel
Knox argues that the Swedish neutral vessel brought into U.S. ports before August 5th is not included in the rule to restore vessels taken by privateers after that period. The appeal to the Circut …
Thomas Jefferson PapersSuggestions for Repairing Howitzers
Knox makes suggestions as to how to repair the defective howitzers because it is too costly to replace them.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Submission to House of Representatives Knox's instructions to the Federal Commissioners appointed to treat with Indians north of Ohio, their reports, and statement of troops of Legion of United States and certain intelligence from Major General Wayne
Ordered by President of United States General George Washington, Knox submits to the Speaker of the House of Representatives his instructions to the Federal Commissioners for the Sandusky Conference, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dStores and Clothing Forwarded to Pittsburgh for Major General Anthony Wayne
Knox directs that stores and clothing be forwarded to Pittsburgh for General Wayne's troops.
Henry Knox PapersStatement of the non commisssioned officers and privates in the service of the United States.
Major General Wayne has 3229 troops under his immediate command, including the garrisons of Fort Washington, Fort Hamilton, Fort St. Clair and Fort Jefferson. At Forts Knox and Steuben: 104 Upper …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dStatement of Secretary of War to President of United States relative to South Western Frontiers
Statement relative to Southwestern portions of United States, connected with Georgia, Creek Indians. Begins by recounting James Seagrove, Creek Indian Agent, conference with lower Creeks in November …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dStatement of Secretary of War to President of United States relative to South Western Frontiers
Knox recounts that during November 1792, Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove was successfully pursuing peace efforts with the Creek Nation until prospects were clouded on 11 March 1793 with the robbery …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dStatement of Craig's Character
Acknowledges receipt of letter. Supposes that some hasty omission has been highly blazoned. Considers Major Craig's experience, industry and integrity as highly useful and valuable to public service.
James Robertson PapersState of Affairs with the Indians
Knox reports to Governor Telfair that Governor Blount, southwest territorial governor and superintendent of Indian Affairs southern department, is also alarmed at the state of affairs with the Indians …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dState Courts to Apprehend Privateers Prizes
Letter, directs actions re privateers & captured prizes; alludes to foreign hostilities & United States neutrality; discusses judicial system.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersSpeech from the Henry Knox to the Northwestern Indians on Location of Next Council Fire
Speech informs the Indians that, due to a translation error, the United States government misunderstood the intended location of the next council fire.
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersShipment of Powder
Quantity of powder to be shipped immediately. Make return of quantity confirmed.
James Robertson PapersShipment of Clothing for Troops
Requests immediate shipment of clothing to Pittsburgh for troops under Major General Wayne. Troops which marched this year have received clothing at their rendezvous.
Northwest Territory PapersShip Capture
Action relative to ship taken by French Frigate [burned fragment, in large part illegible].
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsSeparation of Military and Civil Authority
Inquiry into William Preston's interference with Congressional representative election. Requests additional details to be taken under oath.
Executive CommunicationsSeizure of Foreign Shipping
Knox discusses the seizure of a ship and foreign affairs with Governor Richard Dobbs Spaight of North Carolina. Specifically the Spanish.
Henry Knox PapersSeizure of a French Vessel
Citizen Genet has written the Secretary of State on the subject of the seizure of a French vessel by the Governor of New York (George Clinton) because it was armed and manned and prepared to prey on …
Thomas Jefferson PapersSecretary of War Addresses the Chickasaw Nation
Mentions meeting in Sandusky for peace treaty. Notified Chickasaws that they can obtain wanted arms, ammunition, and corn from the General of the Army at Fort Washington.
James Robertson Papers
