Rufus King - Papers of the War Department

Rufus King encourages Knox to accept nomination to Secretary at War

03/13/1785

Rufus 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 …

Printed Versions

Massachusetts: Cession of western Land Claims.

04/19/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

General 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 …

Printed Versions

King Requests Information from Knox Regarding Chapin

11/16/1792 Contemporary Copy of Letter

Asks 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 Copy

Senator 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

Power Which Must be Granted Governor of Kentucky

03/06/1793 Type Undetermined

King 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 Signed

Letter, discusses command appointment for additional regiment.

Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]

Request to Forward Enclosed Request for Secretary

08/04/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Enclosed 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 …

Printed Versions

Report from London on French Intentions

10/20/1798 Contemporary Copy of Letter

King warns Hamilton of his suspicions regarding French intentions with respect to the American navy and the potential for war with France.

Alexander Hamilton Papers

Letter Citation

03/07/1798 Cited letter or document

Cited in McHenry to King, 06/07/1798.

Citations

United States & British Trade Agreements Concerning St. Domingo [Haiti]

01/16/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter

Relates 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 Signed

Expresses 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 …

MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543

Letter Citation

06/16/1799 Cited letter or document

Cited in McHenry to King, 07/03/1799.

Citations

Forwarding letters to and from Count Rumford

09/28/1799 Autograph Letter Signed

Forwards 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 Signed

Encourages 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 Letter

Notes 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