Henry Knox
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Lack of punctual settlements of accounts
Secretary Knox asks the Quartermaster General for more punctual settlement of accounts. Notes that nothing will excite more dissatisfaction and uneasiness than a protracted settlement. Mentions that …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Knox's Letter to the Western Indians
Knox says he has heard the voices of the Sachems, Chiefs, and Warriors and received their messages through the Six Nations. The President of the United States embraces their proposal and will send …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Knox writes to Wayne regarding Mrs. Wilkinson
Letter, asks for assistance for Mrs Wilkinson in traveling down the Ohio River.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox writes to Sargent about commercial impact of fever in Philadelphia
Letter, discusses the impact of the small pox illness in Philadelphia, the disorder it caused, and its impact on commerce; mentions meeting of Congress, and Army's march from the Ohio.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox writes to Mrs. Ferguson on entitlements
Letter, Knox speaks to Mrs. Ferguson regarding her entitlements.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox to Governor Blount expressing President of United States General George Washington's concern regarding inroads by whites into peaceable part of Cherokee Nation
Knox informs Southwest Territorial Governor Blount that President Washington is concerned about late violent and lawless inroads made by whites into peaceable parts of Cherokee Nation. President …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dKnox requests meeting with Sayre
Letter, asks Sayer to come to office to discuss Sayer's recent letter.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox replies to Gunn's concerns about Indian affairs
Letter, discusses Governor Gunn's earlier request for troops.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox gives direction to recruiting officer Captain Cornelius Lyman
Secretary at War Knox directs Captain Cornelius Lyman to muster his recruits monthly and provide records thereof.
Henry Knox PapersKnox drafts proposed instructions to Indian Commissioners
Document, Draft Memorandum containing proposed instructions for U.S. Commissioners of Indian Affairs.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox drafts memo regarding official positions communicated to Genet
Document, Memorandum discusses the U.S. government staffing procedures caused by the issues surrounding Citizen Genet. See letter from Knox to Genet dated 7 June 1793.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox discusses the French Carribean with Genet
Document, describes Genet's request for arms and ammunition to defend Guadeloupe and Martinique. Document also contains an internal U.S. Government memorandum, dated 8 June 1793, concerning the …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox discusses school for education of Indian children
Letter, directs support establishing school.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionKnox discusses invalid pensions
Document, Memorandum concerning invalid pension claims.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox discusses French Revolution with Sargent
Letter, discusses wars of the French Revolution.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox discusses French Revolution with Lee
Letter, discusses aspects of the French Revolution
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox and Hamilton offer opinions about oath of office to Washington
Knox and Hamilton send their opinions regarding the oath of office to Washington. Letter, encloses opinions about the time, place and manner of the President taking the oath of office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox and Hamilton offer joint opinion to Washington
Letter, encloses (originally) a joint opinion of Knox and Hamilton.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox advises Wilkinson to cooperate with Wayne
Letter, discusses arrival of Wayne, and Wilkinson's relationship to him; mentions situation in France.
Durrett Collection Misc MSSKnox advises St.Clair of the political importance of preserving peace
Letter, directs St. Clair to avoid white aggression against Indians while treaty negotiations are ongoing.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Interposition of the General Government in an Incident Occurring Within a State
Knox discusses the circumstances in which the general government would intervene in a military situation occurring within a state's borders.
RG 1300 Executive PapersInterposing in Cases of Hostility
Secretary Knox discusses a case in which an armed vessel of one of the powers engaged in the present war captured a ship in the Bay of Delaware that was therefore under the protection of the United …
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