Henry Knox
2405 documents
[No. 47] Dispatches for General Wayne
Directs boat in readiness to carry dispatches to General Wayne; asks for decision on offer of the position of Commissary General.
James Robertson Papers[No. 43] Movement of Troops
Captain Lyman and his detachment to remain in Pittsburgh and not descend Ohio river this season. Hutchins detachment to march from Pittsburgh and will be joined by recruits. Gov. Lee to make …
James Robertson Papers[No. 40] Transportation of Deserter
Orders to transport R Newman, captured deserter, down river at the first opportunity to Fort Washington. From the post he will be escorted to Head Quarters by Anthony Wayne.
James Robertson Papers[No. 29] Care of Powder
Powder forwarded to Pittsburgh, request that it is stored in a dry and secure place.
James Robertson Papers[No. 26] Protection of Western Counties
Assured Craig that the residents of the western counties were protected by the law from the insurgents, who recently staged an uprising. Noted governments attempts to pacify the insurgents.
James Robertson Papers[No. 25] Notification of Receipt
Letter containing list of stores, abstract of expenditures, and dispatches from Major Gen. Wayne arrived. Nothing received from Major Butler.
James Robertson Papers[No. 24] Happiness
Letter to be forwarded to President. Lamented happiness is sacrificed for the "black p[ers]ons". Hopes just and right actions will be taken. Noted medicine would be forwarded.
James Robertson Papers[No. 19] Faulty Blame of Six Nations
Chapin, agent for the Six Nations did not report any aggressive behavior of Six Nations therefore Knox believed the hostilities on the Allegheny river attributed to the Six Nations to actually be from …
James Robertson Papers[No. 12] Accomodations and Transport
Orders for accommodations and boat for Colonel Edwards prior to his defense of the Ohio river.
James Robertson Papers[Extract] Orders for Operating Public Stores
Alludes to recruiting of new artillery company and general rules for operating public stores.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And[Extract of a letter from the Secretary of War, to Lieut. Col. Gaither, dated 14th May, 1794]
Orders to assist the governor of Georgia in suppressing the unauthorized assembly of troops under Gen. Clark who plan to invade Spanish territory on North American continent.
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.[Copy] Supplies and Employment
Enclosed invoice for clothing delivered to Pittsburgh. There now is a "super abundant quantity" of clothing on hand. Advised rigid adherence to rules in granting requested items to troops. Only …
James Robertson Papers[COPY] Fortification of South Carolina
Mr. Perrault appointed to direct the building of fortifications in Charleston, SC. Knox requested Vanderhorst to appoint someone to superintend the daily operations.
Governor's Messages[Copy No. 8] Providing Hands
Orders to provide hands (assistance) to Officer of Revenue.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Help to a Captain in Finding Lumber Buyers
Knox informs Humphreys that the bearer, Captain Malcolm, is from the region in Maine to which Knox is moving. Malcolm has brought in a cargo of lumber, and asks Humphreys to help Malcolm find …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceEstimate of the expenses of the war department for the year 1796, made by the Secretary of War.
List of estimated expenses for War Department. Includes salary, pensions, and compensation.
Fourth Congress: Transcribed Reports and the Communications From the Secretary of the Treasury to the House of Representatives, 4th Congress, 1stArms and Ammunition for Ohio County
Request for arms and ammunition answered, supplies to be sent to Ohio County.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAppointments by President
Recommendations for appointments to surgeon's mate discussed.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers[To the Cashier of the Bank of the United States]
Request to notify Samuel Hodgdon of all bills, who will pay them accordingly.
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