John Knight - Papers of the War Department

Rations to be Furnished at Old Price

10/10/1798 Autograph Letter Signed

M. Williams, contractor, agreed to provide rations at old established price. Enclosed certificate.

Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)

Enclosed Receipts for Bounty

07/21/1798 Autograph Letter Signed

Knight encloses receipts for bounty money advanced recruits.

Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)

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08/21/1798 Cited letter or document

Cited in Hagner to Knight, 08/24/1798.

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Apology Regarding Kilty Expenditure

10/14/1798 Autograph Letter Signed

Knight did not realize he needed to show that the money from Mr. Kilty was paid as intended. He has been unable to enlist a dummer or fifer.

Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)

RE Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline

11/08/1799 Autograph Letter Signed

Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.

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Knight's Statement: Confrontation between Vance & Simmons

02/21/1799 Copy of Signed Document

This is a formal statement by Lieut. John Knight of the 2nd Regiment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers regarding the angry confrontation between William Simmons, Accountant for the War …

Alexander Hamilton Papers

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09/08/1799 Cited letter or document

Cited in Simmons to Knight, 09/16/1799.

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Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

01/16/1800 Autograph Letter Signed

Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.

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