Henry Knox
2405 documents
Military Force Authorized
Executive Dept. authorized an augmentation to vessels for increased military support against foreign war ships in U.S. ports.
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond,Military Clothing Possibly Infected with Yellow Fever
Reports that a infectious fever rages in Philadelphia. Took its rise not far from ordnance store on Water Street in which the clothing for the troops was deposited and packed up for transportation. …
James Robertson PapersMessage to the Chickasaw Nation from Secretary at War
Knox speaks on behalf of President Washington to the Chickasaw Nation
Henry Knox PapersMessage from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Hanging Maw sent by Governor Blount on the Incident at Hanging Maw
Knox conveys the wishes of President of United States General George Washington, who expresses indignation at the attack made upon him [presumably attack and murder by Major Beard and his men at …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMeasures to prevent foreign aggression and protect neutrality
Describes measures to prevent foreign arms and aggression; discusses fitting and manning vessels as privateers; discusses neutrality of United States; mentions militia.
MS StackMeasures to Prevent Foreign Aggression
Letter, describes measures to prevent foreign arms and aggression; discusses fitting and manning vessels as privateers; discusses neutrality of United States; mentions militia.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793.Maritime Boundaries of the United States
Letter, discusses policy toward prizes taken by belligerent nations; discusses foreign affairs; discusses maritime boundaries.
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.Marching of recruits; public clothing at Middletown
Is glad to hear of arrangements made to march recruits from Eastward. Approves of proposition relative to clothing. Is to leave in charge Ensign Bissell all the public clothing at Middletown …
Washington and His CabinetList of Invalids to the Massachusetts Commissioner of Loans
Knox forwards a list of invalid pensioners to Appleton with a warrant for their upcoming payment.
Huntington MssList of invalid pensioners from Connecticut
Imlay transmits list of invalid pensioners from Connecticut.
Northwest Territory PapersLimits of U.S. Maritime Boundary
Letter, discusses policy toward prizes taken by belligerent nations; discusses foreign affairs; discusses maritime boundaries.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersLetters will be Answered; Forward Information on Army; March of Lieutenant Whistler
Letters will be answered next post. Forward any important information from the Army. Lieutenant Whistler marched from Hagers Town Maryland for Fort Pitt with 50 recruits.
James Robertson PapersLetters from Commissioners to Wayne; Detachments Moving Forward
Is glad that Craig sent off the commissioners' letters to General Wayne. Hopes that Lieutenant Colonel Clarke and troops have descended Ohio River. Asks for report on state of waters. Detachment will …
James Robertson PapersLetter from the Secretary of War
The men intended for a rifle company are to be mustered accordingly. Mentions the Secretary of the Treasury.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Letter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Rhode Island
Letter, discusses boundaries in which naval interdictions are to made and the U.S. policy toward by belligerent nations; discusses foreign affairs; discusses maritime boundaries.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).
