Henry Knox
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Delivery of Silver Indian Ornaments
Letter, orders the delivery of silver Indian ornaments to Nicholas Hoffman and Co.
Pequot Libary MSSDelivery of Letter
Requested delivery of enclosed letter to the person Williams appoints to, "disburse the money intended to be expended at Baltimore" for the fortifications and mounting of cannons.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Court of Inquiry
Presidential assurance of impartial justice, Wayne to be ordered to direct a court of inquiry relative to any subject Wilkinson suggests. Requests specifics to charges Wilkinson filed against Wayne.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Continuance of embargo upon vessels bound to foreign ports or places
Policy of exchange on vessels bound for foreign nations still in effect. Requests Vanderhorst will comply with the president's wishes as stated in previous letter regarding the use of the militia.
Governor's MessagesConstruction of temporary buildings for workmen; management of accounts; Joshua Humphreys and John Morgan
Temporary buildings for the workmen, sanctioned by the superintedent, should be executed immediately. Discusses management of accounts with Treasury Department. Informs that Joshua Humphreys will …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToConsolidation & Settlement of Paymasters' Accounts
Subordinate paymasters have not been settling their accounts in a timely fashion so Knox asks Wayne to issue a general order to the effect that all subordinate paymasters promptly transmit their …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Conference between Knox and Humphreys
Confirmation of meeting between Henry Knox and Joshua Humphreys at the War Office at any time before three o'clock 4 February 1794 if convenient to Joshua Humphreys.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceCompensation for Duties Performed
Knox congratulated Fleming on the work he performed over the past year and felt Fleming was due monetary compensation for his labors. If the repairs to Fort Clinton and Fort Duham were not carried on …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Commendation for Unit in Fallen Timbers Campaign; Comments on Payroll
Extends gratitude of President and House of Representatives to Scott's corps of mounted Kentucky volunteers in the late campaign under Anthony Wayne [culminating in the Battle of Fallen Timbers]. …
James Young Lone & Thomas Lone PapersCommencement of the Frigates with the Greatest Activity
"I have received your favor of Captain Truxton who will be the Superintendent and will repair to Baltimore in order to conduct matters with you in order to arrange everything for the commencement of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCollection of Arms, Ordinance, and Supplies
Militia of New Jersey ordered to relinquish all arms, ordinance, and supplies to military stores. Knox advised that the agent should expect to receive and report all objects collected.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionClothing Order
Transport of military clothes to Pittsburgh as defined in enclosed order.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Clothing for the Militia and articles for the President
Knox informs Blaime of the clothing forwarded to Carlisle for the use of the militia and articles intended for the President of the U.S. forwarded by wagon.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DClothing Delivery
Transport of military clothes to delivery point along route to Pittsburgh; mentions recruiting service. Deliver to Col Mentges.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Clothing and other articles due
Secretary Knox informs the Commissary of Military Stores that John Fogas - lately discharged as a matross - is entitled to arrears of clothing. Requests that Hodgdon deliver to John Edwards, attorney …
Henry Knox PapersClaims of Invalids
Secretary Knox took measures to obtain adjudication by Supreme Court on the validity of claims by invalids. The attempt was unsuccessful, as will appear in Report of Attorney General. Message …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Circular to Clerks of the Yard
Circular letter from Secretary Knox to the men appointed clerks of the naval yards for constructing the new frigates.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.
