Henry Knox
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Shipment of Spars and the Pricing Thereof
A shipment of spars is being delivered via the schooner Columbia. They will be priced by an independent agent and sold in Philadelphia. The proceeds should be remitted to Samuel Hodgdon.
Robert Alongu Brock CollectionSettlements, Geography, Commerce in Maine, St. Andrews, & St. Croix
Knox describes British and American settlement of St. Andrews and St. Croix, New Brunswick. The climate is temperate--healthy and favorable to agriculture. Good potential for foreign and domestic …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Letter from Henry Knox
In this letter Henry Knox orders provisions from Boston to be shipped to Thomaston, Maine for his workmen.
McClung Historical CollectionJackson's Draft Accepted, Money Due
Received letters containing acceptance of General Jackson's draft. Information on money due.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionTransporting Clothing and Medicine to Fort Pitt
Knox explains the means by which 49 cases of clothing and two cases of medicine will be transported to Fort Pitt by way of Baltimore.
Updike/Arnold Autograph CollectionRequest for Sale of White Pine & Yellow Oak Planks in Philadelphia
Knox informs Humphreys that he has a sizable quantity of white pine and yellow oak planks, and asks if Humphreys could inform him of the possibilities of selling the lumber in Philadelphia.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRecommending Major Winslow
Knox is touting Major Winslow as an excellent candidate for an officer position, recommending him first as a major of cavalry. Knox lists Winslow's qualities which confirm his gentleman status and …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.Outlines Ranks and Promotions; Recommends Hamilton and Pinckney
Pleased to announce the appointment of a major general in the army by the President and the Senate. Refers to upcoming campaign and lists names of potential candidates, including Pinckney and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Only Course of Action is War with France
Private correspondence: Knox sees the only way to assert ourselves as an independent nation is to wage war against the unjust rulers of France.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Knox defends the integrity of Henry Jackson
Knox cautions Wolcott to refrain from calling into question the integrity of Henry Jackson for accounting irregularities.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Knox Declines Appointment to Major General
Knox refuses his commission, based on his being ranked below both Alexander Hamilton and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, his "juniors." States that since this is his decision, he will not travel to …
John Adams PapersDemands Justification for Proposed Rank of Major-Generals
Acknowledges receipt of a letter informing him that Adams has appointed him a Major-General in the army. Expresses extreme dissatisfaction at his being below in rank to Major Generals Hamilton and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Commends General Henry Jackson; Discusses Position of Neutrality
Knox commends General Jackson as the appropriate agent for building the frigate "Constitution". He is a capable man, knowledgeable of men and things, and of perfect integrity. His services to the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Concerning the compensation claims of Silas Dinsmore
Addresses the compensation claim of Silas Dinsmore. Does not recall Dinsmore's claim of a promise for rations and payment for horses.
James McHenry PapersCertification of Arrears due Edward Armstrong
The return of invalids residing in the State of Delaware shows that Edward Armstrong, late a lieutenant in the service of the United States, is entitled to arrearages in the amount of 1,321dollars and …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
