William Knox
53 documents
Settlement of Accounts
The Secretary of War requests that Howell give him information relative to the settlement of accounts of persons similary circumstanced with those whose names are in the enclosed petition.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Petition of Lieutenant Colonel Carleton
Informs Howell that the Secretary at War requests that he give him information on the merits of the petition of Lt. Col. Samuel Carleton.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Merits of the Petition
The Secretary of War requests that Howell examine his books relative to the merits of the enclosed petition and inform him of the result without delay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inquiry on Arrarages
Request for information on the account of Robert Welsh, order to pay said Welsh if money is due him.
Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905)Information on Thomas Fall
A clerk in the War Office informs the Commissioner of Army Accounts that Secretary Knox desires information on Thomas Fall, who was wounded at Fort Washington in 1776, and whether or not he is on any …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Examining various claims
William Knox, clerk, asks the Commissioner of Army Accounts to examine the claims of Colonel Harrison, Nathaniel Smith, and Captain Theodore Bliss.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account information requested
Requests information on whether any pay is due Samuel Rogers, officer in Col. Jackson's regiment at Yorktown.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Supply Order for Captain Newman
Requests that he be sent a company book and orderly book, with supplies to be charged to Samuel Hodgdon's account. The supplies are for Captain Newman.
Stauffer CollectionSettlement of public account with waggoner
William Knox informs McClure and Smith of Carlisle that money to waggoner George Hensar was stopped on information of the transaction from Major Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Clothing Forwarded to Pittsburg
Return of clothing includes hats, coats, vests, stocks, shirts, shoes, drilling overalls, sheeting, blankets, pouches and horns.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Relocation of the War Office
William Knox writes the Quartermaster General's upcoming move of the War Office to new quarters.
Misc MSSMoving the War Office from Carpenter's Hall
William Knox writes the Quartermaster General on the moving of the War Office out of Carpenters Hall. Also discusses recruiting for a new company.
Misc MSSAccuracy of Records
Omission of goods from some invoices and receipts but books of Knox's office contain accurate records. Knox attributes mistakes to the amount of work he is currently engaged in. Tracks invoices and …
James Robertson PapersWilliam Knox forwards monies and stores to Major Craig
William Knox informs Major Craig of a recent shipment of stores sent to Fort Pitt and encloses monies for use by the Quarter Masters Department.
Isaac Craig PapersTransportation of Goods
Inconsistent actions of Mr. Gish warrant paying back the public through service. He will transport wagon loads of goods until his debt is paid. Delivery of good to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersShipment of Stores belonging to General Anthony Wayne
Letter, advises Issac Craig of a shipment of stores. Asks that Craig inform Wayne upon receipt.
William Knox MiscellaneousPayment of Bills
Quarter cask (barrel) of imported sherry forwarded per request. Settlement of bills discussed, urgency required as they have been left unpaid for too long.
James Robertson PapersMoney for transportation of rifles
William Knox has drawn and forwarded $1000 in bank notes to be used for the transportation of the rifles. Expects to have letters from the war office informing of the remittance and the uses to which …
Papers of Major General Edward HandForwarded Post Notes
Money dispensed to settle debts prior to Captain O'Hara's appointment to Quartermaster General.
James Robertson Papers
