Henry Knox
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Purchasing of Rations; Need for Cessation of Movement During Negotiations, for Safety of Negotiators
Rations should be purchased from Contractors near posts so that the prices will be reasonable. It is vital that no offensive actions or incursions into Indian territory be made while the treaty is …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Protection of Norfolk
President acknowledged need to protect Norfolk but did not want to authorize any actions that could incur expenses the U.S. could not fund.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontier
Protection of frontier from every danger impractical, therefore Executive will assess situations presented and distribute troops accordingly. Proposed treaty with Indians from north of the Ohio …
Executive CommunicationsProtection of Commissioners
Discussed governance of North Western Indians and treaty to be held in Sandusky. Requests protection of commissioners from hostile Indian attacks.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection for Bearer of Money
Requests protection for Jacob H[a]deman who was entrusted with transporting money down the Ohio River for army.
James Robertson PapersProtecting foreign ships in our harbors
Secretary Knox directs Governor Edward Telfair of Georgia to intercede to protect foreign ships in his harbors. Mentions the militia of the state of Georgia.
Henry Knox PapersPromotion of Cornelius Sedam to Captain
President of United States, with advice and consent of senate, has promoted Sedam to Captain in 1st Sub Legion in service of United States, vice Captain Montfort, killed 23 April 1792.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Procedure for Returning Ships Brought as Prizes into U.S. Ports By French Privateers
Referring to the privateers mentioned in the U.S.-French agreement concerning French ships in U.S. ports, Knox directs that any prizes brought by French privateers into Connecticut ports be given back …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersPrizes
Policy toward prizes taken by belligerent nations; discusses foreign affairs; discusses maritime boundaries.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsPrizes
Discusses the issue of prizes, governor of "this state" acted in accordance with Neutrality Act.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsPrivateers
U.S. position of neutrality prevents any ships from being outfitted with weapons in U.S. ports, and no privateers or cruisers can be granted asylum.
Dreer CollectionPrivateer Prize
Directs vessels returned to owners; discusses privateers.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Naval & Maritime CollectionPrevention of French Aggression Against Spain
Aggression by French towards landholdings of Spanish along Mississippi discussed, U.S. peace with Spain authorized the use of military force to prevent French action.
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Preventing Possible Breaches of the Truce
Knox orders Wayne to withdraw any forces whose forward movements might be considered a breach of the truce with the northern Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Presidential Orders to Erect Arsenal and Magazine at Trenton
Washington gives detailed instructions for the creation of a magazine and arsenal at Trenton.
CA NJ LettersPresidential Agreement to Negotiations at Lower Sandusky
President authorized last effort for peace between U.S. and hostile Indians before the U.S. would take offensive action.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPreparations for War
Knox assures Wayne that every preparation for war must be made in case the treaty negotiations fail, with the understanding that no actions should be taken that might hinder the negotiations or …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Preparations for Operations Against the Indians
Knox assures Wayne that his orders are sufficiently broad to include whatever preparations are needed to execute successful offensive operations against the Indians should the treaty negotiations …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Preparation for Treaty with Indians
Discussion of warriors to be present at signing of treaty. Requests presence of Indians.
C. Guild CollectionPreparation for An Aggressive Campaign
Should the treaty negotiations be unsuccessful, Knox orders Wayne to be fully prepared for an aggressive campaign by August 1st at the latest. In an eight-page letter, Knox details the preparations to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
