Henry Knox
2405 documents
Instructions to Indian Agent Israel Chapin
Knox directs Chapin to proceed to Canandaque [Canadaigua], by way of New York and Albany. He is to take with him the Farmer's Brother and other Seneca Indians who arrived in Philadelphia with Jasper …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionInstructions to Benjamin Lincoln of Massachusttes, Beverly Randolph of Virginia, and Timothy Pickering of Pennsylvania, Commissioners appointed for dealing with the Indians, North of the Ohio given by special direction of the President of United States at Philadelphia
Instructions from Henry Knox to the commissioners appointed to deal with the hostile Indians north of the Ohio. Knox directs the commissioners to close the scene of hostilities dictated by protection …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dInstructions regarding the Spanish
Three extracts; the first, dated 4/8/1790 to Henry Burbeck, requests that he and his men display friendly relations with the Spanish at the Spanish garrison. The second, dated 4/29/1792 instructs …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionInstructions Regarding the Conduct of Offensive Operations
Knox assures Wayne that the president has given him plenary powers and full discretion to execute offensive operations against the Indians employing whatever strategy that seems most likely to result …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Instructions from President of United States General George Washington to Governor Blount on late violent inroads by white settlers from the southwestern territory into the Cherokee Nation
In this letter to William Blount, Governor of Southwest Territory, Knox conveys President Washington's concerns about white inroads onto peaceable parts of Cherokee lands. President Washington asks …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dInstructions from Henry Knox Secretary of War
Temporary appointment of Henley as agent of U.S. to territory Southwest of Ohio River. Details of duties.
David Henley PapersInstructions for Treating with the Hostile Indians
Knox provides general ideas on how the Commissioners should treat with the hostile Indians
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Armed Enforcement of U.S. Harbors' Neutrality Among Warring Europeans
Informs Huntington that a recent case which required "the interposition of the general Government" took place, and seeks to lay out principles governing similar cases which might occur. In the case …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersInstructions and Stores
Encloses returns of clothing for frontier. No more stores to be sent to Georgia.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Information on Negro Rebellion
Secretary Knox was informed by Thomas Holt of Virginia that some Negros planned to "rise in rebellion." Conveys this information to Governor Lee of Virginia. Letter is partially illegible.
Dreer CollectionInfantry Clothing to Lancaster
"Will you please to have transported to Lancaster addressed to Lieut. Robert Thompson three Sergeants, three Corporals, and fifteen privates suits of infantry clothing."
U.S. War Department PapersIndian Interpreter Mr. Wilson; Packages; Recruits on the March to Pittsburgh
Mr Wilson, interpreter, has set out for Niagara to attend the commissioners at proposed Indian Treaty. Asks that Craig forward packages containing Indian goods to Fort Washington, addressed to General …
James Robertson PapersIndian Depredation
News of hostile Creeks in Georgia transmitted. Request for assistance from South Carolina militia if future hostilities happen.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76Important Dispatches; Clothing Infected with Yellow Fever
Send off an express boat well armed with dispatches for General Wayne. Forward clothing under Lieutenant Colonel Clarke and detachment under Lieutenant Read. Wants to know when Craig has forwarded …
James Robertson PapersImportant Dispatches Not Properly Conveyed
Secretary Knox Is apprehensive that Major Craig forwarded an important packet on a loaded boat. All express boats should be light and well armed. Gives instructions to push off everything for …
James Robertson PapersHostile Incursions of White Inhabitants
Knox warns that any hostile white incursions onto Indian lands north of the Ohio River must be prohibited as they would endanger the proposed treaty negotiations with the hostile Indians.
The Isaac Shelby PapersHopes for Peace Conference & Preparations for Movement Should It Fail
Knox talks about the coming peace conference with the Indians and hopes that the commissioners will be successful in achieving a satisfactory peace without sacrificing national honor. If not, Wayne's …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Henry Knox to President of United States George Washington: recommendations on locations of arsenals and magazines, development of a national arms industry, and return of ordnance, arms and military stores in possession of United States
Included in this return are some recommendations regarding strategic location of magazines and arsenals across the United States and the importance of developing an arms industry in the United States. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernment to Pay for Expenses of Returning Confiscated Ship & of Connecticut Militia
Responds to a request for procedure regarding the return of a captured Brig, Nancy, to her owners, after being confiscated by two illicit privateers, Petite Democrat and Caramagnole. Knox says that …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. Papers
