Henry Knox
2405 documents
Notification of Appointment
Official notification of appointment as Agent for Cherokee Indians and enclosed act of Congress that approved the appointment. Some guidelines for performing job outlined. Appointment was due to …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)News of Virginia's Constitutional Ratification
Knox rejoices at news of Virginia's ratification of the Constitution by a narrow margin. Comments on the speed of the news and the post; reminds Wadsworth that Knox is depending totally upon him to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersMassachusetts Line of 1780
Knox discusses the organization of the Massachusetts line in 1780.
Wayne ManuscriptsLetter from the Secretary at War
Knox expresses alarm over an unidentified subject. Knox states that if business is protracted then "great injury" is liable to happen.
McClung Historical CollectionLarge Warrant Transmitted to Fund the Recruiting Service
Thanks Wadsworth for willingness to attempt to obtain payments on warrants from the Treasury Board; transmits warrants for $25,000, itemized. The bearer, Lt. Pratt, has been given instructions to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersKnox sends notice of payment to Biddle
Knox notifies Biddle that payment for rations provided to Captain Zeigler's Company has been sent via Robert Gilchrest.
Independence Hall Autograph Collection.Knox replies to an application for a military commission
Draft Letter, discusses chances of obtaining a commission in the army
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox informs Martin of appointment
Knox notifies Joseph Martin of his appointment as U.S. agent to the Cherokee Nation.
Henry Miller PapersKnox directs payment of accounts
Letter, directs payment of accounts; men supply of troops.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Instructions for the Issue of Stores
Letter, directs requirements to issue stores.
Jeremiah Olney PapersFinancial Woes for Government Warrants & Critical Status of Ratification in Virginia
States that he will draw on Wadsworth for $2000 if he "can get anybody to take the draft." Hopes that the Connecticut troops will be paid and marched soon. Asks that information be sent to him …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersEnclosed Appointment of Colonel Martin
Col. Joseph Martin appointed agent for Cherokee nation, enclosed appointment must be transmitted by Randolph to Martin.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDiscussion of Military Stores in Rhode Island
Letter, discusses business of military stores in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney PapersConcerning Immediate Need for Money for the Dispatching and Clothing of Troops
Says that since he is informed that there is no congress planned for New York, he will remain in his present location, Boston, to conclude the "complex and important private business in which I am …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersArrangements for Shipping Clothing to Artillerists at Springfield
States that he has put aboard a sloop, named Two Sisters, clothing for the artillerists stationed at Springfield, Massachusetts. Asks Colt to see to their transport from Hartford to Springfield, …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersApproval of Constitution
Constitution debated, many man unhappy with its contents.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
