Henry Knox
2405 documents
State-by-State Prospects for the Adoption of the Constitution
Knox assesses the prospects for the adoption of the Constitution in South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Rhode Island, the latter of which is the only state where defeat …
Sullivan Photocopies ACC 1928-1(v)Satisfaction with Recruits
Knox congratulated Pratt on obtaining good recruits. Detailed individual officers successes.
Captain John Pratt CollectionReturns and Updates on Movement of Troops Received
Returns of recruits received.
Captain John Pratt CollectionRequest for Information on the Militia
Requested information on Virginia militia in response to the recently passed act of Congress.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersReiteration of Wadsworth's Responsibility for Money Arrangements
Admits he did not receive Wadsworth's latest letter until July 3, and could not get this letter sent immediately. Reiterates Wadsworth's responsibility to make arrangements "respecting the money," …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegret
Knox expressed regret for Pratt's disappointments related to being unable to remain at West Point until the completion of a project.
Captain John Pratt CollectionRegarding Warrants for Recruiting Service & Political Conventions in Virginia
Apologizes for lateness of warrants; mentions that an officer lately returned from the western recruiting service will take charge of them. Apparently the amount will exceed $29,000 -- seemingly to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Maryland's Ratification of the Constitution
Knox again mentions the cost of Hempstead, the school his son is attending. Tells of upcoming trip to Philadelphia. Believes that Maryland has adopted the Constitution; opines on the ratio of …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Federalist Popularity in Each State
Knox notes receiving the receipt he last requested from Wadsworth. Regrets possible unreliability of Board of Treasury's warrants for the pay of Connecticut troops. Refers to new information from …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRecruiting and Pay
Recruiting prospects, large company books forwarded. Knox does not approve of soldiers selling their pay arrears. Lists all the supplies and money they currently receive as substantial benefits.
Gratz Collection: Generals of the RevolutionPolitics
Anti-Federal majority anticipated in New York government. Virginia's adoption of the constitution is key.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Payment with Interest
Certificate taken out in husbands name gained interest over 10 years, the sum of which is being transmitted to McNeill in the care of General Henry Jackson.
General CollectionOn the Status of Pay Warrants, and Federalist Outlook in Several States
Worriedly comments on the viability of pay warrants for Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; asks for what information Wadsworth might have concerning them. Says the Federalist news from the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersOn Necessity of Using Funds Currently at Hand, & Ratification News from NH, VA, and NY
Comments on the funds Wadsworth currently has and is expected to obtain in the near future (amounting to $4000). Mentions a draw upon Wadsworth for clothing for the men at Springfield. Rejoices over …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
