Henry Knox
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Relations with hostile Indians
Summary of hostile Cherokee and Chicamagua tribe actions and designs along the Tennessee River. Relations with United States and various tribes. Notes that Congress would be in session and discussed …
Governor's MessagesReinforcing Fort Franklin
Knox explains the measures he is taking to reinforce Fort Franklin.
William Irvine PapersRegarding the Commissary Department
Extract Letter, informs that Craig has not responded to offer of Commissary's department.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding the beams of the frigates and the merits of oak and pine
Knox brings up the issue of whether oak or pine should be used for the frigates. Asks if Coxe is in possession of any opinions on the subject. Asks to transmit papers, Captain Truxton's included.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Paul Perrault's commission as temporary engineer for fortifications
Knox defines the scope of Perrault's responsibilities as temporary engineer of Charleston and Georgetown in South Carolina, and Savannah and St. Mary's in Georgia.
Miscellaneous MSS Collection, #352.Regarding Major Kirkpatrick appointment as commissary
Original lost, contents believed to mention appointment of Kirkpatrick.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding Joshua Humphreys; woodcutters at Georgia; request for money
Mentions Joshua Humphreys and Norfolk. Forks for wood cutters has been provided. Treasury will furnish money if needed; forward an estimate.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Federal-State Relations and the Establishment of a Settlement at Presqu'ile
Reassures Mifflin that the suspension of establishing a settlement at Presqu'ile is temporary, and was not meant (by the President) to supersede the power of Pennsylvania, but sooth relations with the …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.Regarding casting of kentledge and request for another frigate model to be made
Mr. Tench Cox, Commissioner of revenue has made another contract for casting of kentlege [permanent ballast] for a frigate. Requests that Humphreys have another model made. Asks that Humphreys call on …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Captain Thomas Truxton's draft for 44 gun frigates and plates for publication of nautical book
Knox informs Captain Truxton [Truxtun] that he will direct the drafts of 44 gun ships, with masts and yards drawn by Josiah Fox, to be engraved at public expense. He will also loan plates for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRefusal to Advance Money
Treasury will not advance money for services of militia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersReassures that the President Loves His Red Children
Wants to reassure the chief that the President heard him talk, and that the President's door is always open to the just complaints of his red children. He will give him a written instrument, which he …
Misc MSSQueries from Henry Knox to John Wharton regarding Joshua Humphreys' and Josiah Fox' estimates and proposals on frigate design
Asks opinion of Joshua Humphrey's and Josiah Fox's models from ship builder and designer John Wharton. He asks whether long ships require their extreme breadth as far forward as smaller ships. Where …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToQuality Control
Stated that if an inspector violates his oath to inspect the quality of goods he is offending his morals and religion. Believed Gen. Wayne's objections to quality of goods are due to the substandard …
Northwest Territory PapersProvisional appointment of John Morgan as naval constructor of 44 gun frigate to be constructed at Norfolk Virginia
Henry Knox informs John Morgan of his provisional appointment as naval constructor for 44 gun frigate, Norfolk Virginia; this on condition that Morgan can be spared duties procuring timber for ship …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToProtection of ports and harbors South Carolina
Protection of harbors at South Carolina discussed, requested a return on all usable cannons.
Governor's MessagesProtection of Districts
Secretary Knox informs Governor William Blount that he is authorized by President of United States to make arrangements for the protection of districts in Southwest Territory, provided that the …
James Robertson PapersPromise to Review Plan for Mounting Cannon in Fortifications
Thanks Humphreys for his plan for the mounting of cannon in fortifications, and promises to review it soon.
John N. Chester CollectionPreference for Older Officers
Noted preference given to older officers for certain tasks before mentioning Captain Snicker, of Baltimore. Advised the appointment of a French officer to survey cannons at Whetstone Point. New cannon …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Possible War with Great Britain
Letter, discusses possibility of war with Great Britain; British post on rapids of the Miami; conciliation of Six Nations; integrity in matters of Indian Goods; arming of militia; making a settlement …
U.S. War Department PapersPlan for the Suppression of the Insurrection in Western Pennsylvania
Knox discusses plans for the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania, an insurrection too great to be handled by normal legal means.
Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion Collection, Mm76095257.Pitkin's Appointment as a Captain
Knox notifies Pitkin of his appointment as a Captain in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. To assist him in deciding whether to accept the appointment, he is informed of the amount of pay and …
Timothy Pitkin Papers
