Henry Knox
2405 documents
Case of Ensign Morgan; Irregularities in Regulations for Paying Troops
The President regrets that the case of Ensign Morgan has yet to be resolved. The Comptroller has identified irregularities in the payments made by the paymaster who needs to be reminded of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Captured French Privateers to Receive Trial
Alludes to Genet Affair; discusses policy toward interposition; discusses policy re French privateers.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionCapture of the Brig "Nancy"
Jefferson is asked to inform the British minister that two French privateers have captured the brig "Nancy" of Jamaica and taken her to New London. The Governor of Connecticut has captured this brig …
Thomas Jefferson PapersCaptain Crawford's Descent; Detachment of Recruits Marching
Pleased to hear that Captain Crawford has descended Ohio River. Detachment of 45 recruits under Captain Cook, marched from Carlisle to Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersCannon Manufacture
Knox discussed faulty manufacture of munitions and the progress of ordered materials and equipment.
Anthony Wayne PapersBritish Ship claimed as prize
Letter, discusses policy toward the British ship 'Republican' claimed as a prize by the French in the port of New York.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsBlock house at Wheeling; Shipments of Clothing; Movements of Troops
Has directed Colonel Clarke to proceed with the erection of block house at Wheeling. Asks that Craig lend support. Captain Pratt marched from Trenton with about 100 men. Captain Pike marched from …
James Robertson PapersBalance of recruiting money
Pay to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of United States, $136, balance of recruiting money.
Northwest Territory PapersBaggage and goods belonging to Indians
Knox asks that all the baggage and goods belonging to Indians under Captain Prior accompany them. Indians insist upon this.
Northwest Territory PapersAvoid Offensive Operations in Creek Country, Etc.
In this letter, Knox conveys President Washington's reply to Georgia Governor Telfair regarding Indian tensions arising from robbery and murder at Traders Hill in March 1793. Washington advises that, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAsylum
Presidential decision not to grant asylum to any armed vessel or privateer. Requests Governor's assistance in enforcing this new mandate.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793.Assignment of Brigadier General Posey
Brigadier General Posey will set out for headquarters next Monday. Requests that Craig have boat ready for descending Ohio River, as soon as Posey arrives at Pittsburgh.
James Robertson PapersArms for Vessels
Describes new rules concerning the fitting and arming of ships by belligerent nations in ports or harbors of the United States.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsArming Vessels
Regulations concerning arming and equipping ships by belligerent powers in ports of the United States.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsAppropriate Implementation of State Militias, Etc.
Letter, describes measures to prevent foreign arms and aggression; discusses fitting and manning vessels as privateers; discusses neutrality of United States; mentions the power of the governor to use …
RG 1300 Executive PapersAppointment of Thomas Posey as Brigadier General
President of United States, with advice and consent of senate, has appointed Posey a Brigadier General in the Army of United States. Asks to signify acceptance. Encloses pay, rations, and emoluments.
Thomas Posey Papers, M228.Appointment of Captain Constant Freeman as agent for War Department for Troops in Georgia
Knox informs Major Gaither that Captain Constant Freeman has been appointed as agent of War Department for troops in Georgia. Asks that Gaither afford Freeman all assistance in exercise of duty. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAppointment as Commissioner to Treat with Hostile Indians
Lincoln is notified of his appointment as a Commissioner to treat with the Indians north of the Ohio. The other Commissioners will be Governor Randolph and Colonel Pickering.
Robert Goodloe HarperAppointment as agent in Southwest Territory
Secretary Knox notes that the objects of expense, having been considerably multiplied by recent occurrences in the Southwest Territory, has been deemed advisable with approbation of President of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointing a Confidential Agent of the Quartermaster's Department
Craig must appoint a confidential agent of the quartermaster department if one does not already exist and balance [Lieutenant Colonel] Sprout in Marietta.
Solomon Sibley PapersAppoint Someone to Receive Spirits
Secretary Knox is informing Quartermaster General James O'Hara that he is enclosing an extract of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, as well as the orders for Major Craig. He is to appoint …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Allocation of Money, Dispatches
Estimate for cost of horses by Quartermaster General enclosed. Block house to be build at mouth of Wheeling, requests information on hostile Indians near locations. Dispatches for General Wayne …
James Robertson PapersAid to Chickasaws
Documents to be forwarded to Chickasaws. U.S. will support Chickasaws who are currently at war with Creeks. Governor Blount attests to Creeks being "troublesome" to settlers.
James Robertson Papers
