Henry Knox
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Reported Victory; Death of Troops
Wishes the report of Major General Wayne's victory were true, but likely same report, also untrue, which surfaced ten days ago. Lieutenant Lowrey and ten privates killed. Instructs Craig not to delay …
James Robertson PapersRendering Assistance to Georgia with the South Carolina Militia
Knox conveys President of United States General George Washington guidance. If general Indian war erupts, Governor of South Carolina Moultrie should be prepared to render military assistance if …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRelations with British in Canada
Secretary Knox discusses treaty proceedings and the error in designating the place of treaty, attributable to interpreter error. Mentions Canada Governor Simcoe and his passage of the United States …
Northwest Territory PapersRegulations for Preserving the Neutrality of U.S. Ports
More formal list of regulations for preserving U.S. neutrality, based on Knox's letter of May 24 and drawn from international law. These deal with the legality of ships at war being outfitted or …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersRegulations for Preservation of Neutrality
Itemized list by President of rules to promote neutrality of U.S. Requests the governor suppress any actions that are contrary to the above mentioned rules.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793.Regulations Adapted by the President for the Preservation of Our Neutrality
Knox list eight regulations to be followed by the States in their dealings with the vessels of foreign belligerents that might seek refuge in American ports.
RG 1300 Executive PapersRegarding Whether Shipped Clothing is Infected with Yellow Fever
Knox provides physician opinion upon the probability of Yellow Fever being contained in the clothing: which states that one should unpack the clothing, expose them to air and then smoke them for …
James Robertson PapersRegarding the supplying of monies
Secretary Knox informs O'Hara that he will receive monies deemed sufficient. Further supply from time to time. Mentions Deputy John Belli, who is at the War Department presenting accounts for …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Regarding the degree of danger in Georgia
Possible danger to Georgian frontier, Knox agreed to increase in troops necessary but advised that once danger of invasion subsided that number of troops should be reduced.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesRegarding the Defective Manner in which the Quarter Master General Left his Business
Notes that Samuel Hodgdon, agent of Quarter Master General, has paid Craig's bill for $1100 and will write on subject of future drafts. Complains of the defective manner in which the Quarter Master …
James Robertson PapersRegarding the cost of shipbuilding materials
Requests the cost of shipbuilding materials, including equipment and labor.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Regarding Scouts and Garrisons on upper parts of Ohio River
Knox's propositions relative to Scouts and Garrisons for posts on upper parts of Ohio River.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Regarding offensive expedition against certain Creek Towns, the legal authority to declare war, the requirement for a formal declaration of war, the effect of European politics, Spain and the Court of Madrid, outrages against Cherokees and the authority of states to come to the aid of one another
From the Secretary of War to Georgia Governor Edward Telfair. Planned offensive expeditions against the Creeks by Georgia militia are a matter of concern for the President of the United States …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRegarding estimates for expenses
Acknowledges receipt of letters. Estimates will be taken into consideration and the result communicated.
James Robertson PapersRegarding American Citizens in Affairs of Prizes Taken by Illegally Equipped French Privateers
Referring to his contemporaneous letter concerning the return to their owners of ships captured by certain French privateers, Knox transmits Washington's order that any American or neutral citizens …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersReceipt of payments and closing of accounts
Knox acknowledges receipt of abstract of accounts and orders O'Hara to close accounts for the year. Encloses letter from Mr. Belli.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Receipt of payments and closing of accounts
Secretary Knox informs the Quartermaster Genreal that he has received the appropriate payments. Advises him to close accounts for past year. Encloses letter from John Belli.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Receipt of Letters and Returns
Knox acknowledges receipt of letters and returns of stores, and of articles forwarded to several posts and issues at Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersReceipt of letter and copy of return
Received letter and enclosures. Requested return shall be copied and returned next post.
James Robertson PapersReceipt of Account of Stores; Payment of Turnbull and Marmies
Acknowledges receipt of account of stores. Has written to O'Hara to pay Turnbull and Marmies' account.
James Robertson Papers
