Henry Knox
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Situation Report on Foreign Diplomacy and Orders for Wayne in Ohio Country
In a long and wide-ranging letter, Knox touches on a number of important subjects including the necessity of preventing American settlers from intruding on Spanish territory and the the prospect of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Silver for the Chickasaws
Request for Tench Francis to provide silver arm bands, broaches, nose jewels, and ear bobs of varying sizes for the Chickasaw Indians.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionShipping Information Relative to Embargo
Shipping fleets in St. Domingo, and along east coast uphold embargo.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersSecretary of War Knox orders Captain Thomas Truxton to go to Baltimore to begin frigate construction
Henry Knox requests that Captain Thomas Truxton go to Baltimore to work with the Naval Agents in order to begin frigate construction.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSecretary of Treasury furnishes money to naval agents
Mentions Secretary of Treasury as furnishing money to the naval agents. Knox notes that he has written to him and enclosed the naval agent letter.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSecretary at War tenders resignation to President Washington
Knox submits his resignation from the office of Secretary at War to the President of the United States, George Washington.
Huntington MssSecretary at War discusses status of stores with Major Craig
Secretary at War authorizes the procurement of additional boats and he requests that Major Craig review enclosed orders.
Isaac Craig PapersSecretary at War discusses status of stores with Major Craig
Knox conveys instructions to Major Craig regarding the transmission of messages to Colonel Sargent.
Isaac Craig PapersSecretary at War discusses status of stores with Major Craig
Knox directs Major Craig to make accomodations for Colonel Sargent.
Isaac Craig PapersSecretary at War appoints the Commanding Officer at Fort Franklin
From the War Department, the Secretary at War directs an unidentified officer, perhaps John Crawford, to "instantly" repair to Fort Franklin and assume command of the post.
Isaac Craig PapersRifles for the defense of the Pennsylvania frontier
Knox orders 150 rifles to be loaned to the governor of Pennsylvania for the defense of the frontier.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifles for the Chickasaws
Knox orders 150 rifles to be delivered to Philadelphia so that they can be sent as a present to the Chicasaws.
Papers of Major General Edward HandReview of Clothing
Encloses letter to Secretary of Treasury, asks to follow directions therein in regards to receiving and reviewing clothing orders from contractors.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Return of the Legion of the United States
Return of the non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the Legion of the United States.
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Response to Appointment
Expectation to receive response on acceptance or rejection of appointment as Commissary General at Fort Pitt.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRespecting the Treaty of 1783
In the enclosed extract, Jay conveys the request of the President to respect the agreement/peace treaty of 1783 as it pertains to the frontiers of New Hampshire.
Josiah Bartlett CollectionRequesting Reply on Acceptance of Promotion to Commissary General
Asks for decision on Commissary General offer with orders to appoint deputy at Fort Pitt. Extracts of letters copied by Craig's son in 1828.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequested Shipment
Requested 9 eigtheen pounders and their carriages be shipped to Norfolk, VA to Capt. Hannah or Maj. Bedinger. Also requested shot, powder, and cartridge papers.
Northwest Territory Papers
