Rufus King
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Rufus King encourages Knox to accept nomination to Secretary at War
03/13/1785Rufus King sends to Henry Knox a letter acknowledging the insufficiency of the salary of Secretary of War. But King asks Knox to consider reimbursement for travel and rent to assuage any inclinations …
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Massachusetts: Cession of western Land Claims.
04/19/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGeneral Court of Massachusetts passed Act relinquishing certain lands the property of the Commonwealth, for the common benefit of the United States. Such tract lies between Rivers Hudson and …
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King Requests Information from Knox Regarding Chapin
11/16/1792 Contemporary Copy of LetterAsks for information regarding General Chapin appointment, since he was employed by Knox in some transactions with Six Nations of Indians and has not been appointed with advice and consent of Senate.
Henry O'Reilly Collection -
Quarrels with Genet, Etc.
08/03/1793 Author's Letterbook CopySenator King states his objections to the actions of Citizen Genet who he believed was endangering US neutrality with regard to France's war with Spain and Britain.
Alexander Hamilton Papers -
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Power Which Must be Granted Governor of Kentucky
03/06/1793 Type UndeterminedKing writes that Knox must give the Governor of Kentucky the power to protect the road between Virginia and Kentucky.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
King asks Knox to keep the new command billet vacant
06/09/1794 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses command appointment for additional regiment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
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Request to Forward Enclosed Request for Secretary
08/04/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentEnclosed letter to William Hemsley of Baltimore requesting him to sail to London and serve as King's secretary in place of King's brother. King uncertain if he can send medals to McHenry. Trumbull …
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Report from London on French Intentions
10/20/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterKing warns Hamilton of his suspicions regarding French intentions with respect to the American navy and the potential for war with France.
Alexander Hamilton Papers -
United States & British Trade Agreements Concerning St. Domingo [Haiti]
01/16/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterRelates that the British have determined to send a Colonel Maitland, the man who struck their existing agreement with Toussaint L'Overture of St. Domingo [Haiti], to America. There he will be able to …
John Adams Papers -
Requests Service in Appointment to Command Military Academy
09/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedExpresses desire that he return to his native country to be welcomed openly. Requests his service in American military, particularly to command a military academy with the appointment of Inspector …
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Forwarding letters to and from Count Rumford
09/28/1799 Autograph Letter SignedForwards a copy of the correspondence between Rufus King and Count Rumford, in which Rumford politely declines the appointment for Inspector General of the Artillery.
James McHenry Papers -
Encouraging Count Rumford to enter the American service
09/08/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedEncourages Count Rumford to revisit his native country - the United States - and insists that he will be well-received. Discusses the military academy and states that he has been authorized to offer …
James McHenry Papers -
Discussions & Plans for English & American Recognition of & Trade With St. Domingo [Haiti]
01/10/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterNotes that the situation of St. Domingo [Haiti, now in slave revolt] poses some dangers to American interests, but also opportunities. Mentions discussion with Lord Grenville of England regarding …
John Adams Papers -
Correspondence with Count Rumford
09/28/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRecounts conference with Count Rumford (Benjamin Thompson).
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
[No. 38: Duplicate] Return of Materials for Sale
05/24/1799 Copy of documentEnclosed return of military stores in St. Domingo to Jamaica for sale. King requested the origin of the articles (English, French).
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Catalogue of Books and Maps purchased of the Hon. Rufus King ($1334)
DocumentCatalog of Books and Maps purchased of the Hon. Rufus King ($1334).
Letters and Papers Received (Irregular Series) of the Office of the Chief of Engineers, 1789-1831. (RG77) (M417)
