Henry Knox
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Power to Convene Courts Martial
Knox advises Wayne to provide General Wilkinson with the power to convene courts martial. Dr. Carmichael is en route with the pay for the Army. General Putnam has resigned.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Powder, Lead and Muskets to be Sent to Pittsburg
Request to send musket powder, lead and 750 new muskets to Pittsburg.
Northwest Territory PapersPetitions of Hunt, Fox, and Bacon
Knox reports on the petitions of Sergeant Isa Day and Private William Perkins who were in the Third Massachusetts Regiment. Arrears due them for pay were placed in hands of the Regimental Agent, who …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Petition of Regional Paymasters
Secretary Knox addresses the U.S. Senate regarding the petition of Charles Knowles, and others, late Regimental Paymasters, and agents of Massachusetts quota of Continental Army.
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Petition of Monsieur Louis Garranger
Petitioner, Monsieur Louis Garranger, states that he and his brother entered into service of United States in December 1776 conformably to contract made by Silas Deane with Monsieur Du Coudray. The …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Peace overtures towards Indians, reinforcements, and mounted militia
Letter, mentions overtures of peace towards Indians; informs regarding reinforcements; discusses mounted militia. Mounted militia useful but expensive.
James Wilkinson PapersPayment to Meredith for Captain Greaton
Payment warrant, directs payment of remaining balance for recruiting services.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Payment to Hopkins
Acknowledges the receipt of information from Colonel Campbell regarding the Cherokee. Authorized payment to be made to John Hopkins.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPayment of Legion Continues; Military Escorts for Officials & Apology for Slight
The arrival of the Paymaster should expedite the payment of the troops although sublegionary paymasters should be appointed to aid the process. The President orders that state officials such as …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Payment of Invalids in Connecticut
Secretary Knox directs payment of Invalid Pensioners in Connecticut.
Henry Knox PapersPay of Recruits
Fiscal, Pay warrant for pay of troops.
Virginia and Richard Ehrlich Autograph CollectionPay of Lt. Underhill and Recruits
Knox informs Lt Underhill that the sum of $42.69 has been remitted to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the U.S., being the balance of pay due him and his recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Outlines Relations with Indians about Truce, Treaty of Fort Harmar, and Borders
Requests that commissioners be informed of all treaties & boundaries with northern and western Indians. Refers to Indian lands ceded or purchased to the U.S., questioning to which tribes the land …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Orders to go about the heart of country to visit the Creek leadership
Secretary of War Knox conveys orders from President of United States General George Washington to Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove to go into the heart of the country. Capitalize on friendship of …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dOrders from Secretary of War
Secretary Knox orders Captain Preston to proceed to Point Pleasant, the mouth of the Great Henhawa River. He is to meet with Major General Anthony Wayne for further orders, then proceed with …
Preston Family PapersOrders for Brigadier General Thomas Posey
Knox notes that the President of United States has informed him that Posey is prepared to receive instructions on future destination. Requests that he repair to Headquarters of Major General Anthony …
Thomas Posey Papers, M228.Order to enlist men and expectations
Expectations for office and orders to enlist men. Asks for weekly report
Captain John Pratt CollectionOrder for Legion to Hold Position; Report on Actions of Cherokees and Creeks
Knox orders Wayne to remain on the margins of the Ohio in order to save rations, prepare for the coming campaign, and to avoid antagonizing the Indians. Among the southern Indians, the Cherokees and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
