Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
617 documents
Vetting a response to Mr. Hammond
Secretary Jefferson asks for Secretary Knox's alterations for the response to Mr. Hammond.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Thomas Fitzsimmons Provides Notes on St. Clair's Campaign
Document, notes on interviews conducted with officers of St. Clair's campaign; describes deficiency of muskets; describes inferior quality of clothing and equipage.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Swan reports to Wilkinson on financial claims derived from Wabash
Letter, discusses payment of claimants from St. Clair's expedition against the Indians.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Smith asks Knox for a larger salary
Letter, asks for raise in pay because he has a large family. Asks to be placed on an equal scale of pay with the rest of the young gentlemen under Knox's direction.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sheet discusses Indian delegations with Hodgdon
Letter, discusses Indian delegations to Philadelphia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Settler life on the western frontier
Reverend McClure writes Secretary Knox on Arthur St. Clair's campaign. Discusses Indian warfare and frontier and pioneer life. The southern people today experience what the first settlers of New …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent reveals professional aspirations to Knox
Letter, Sargent discusses militia and his desire to advance in a military capasity.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent relays violent incident in Columbia
Letter, discusses pioneers and frontier life; discusses militia; describes Indian aggression; discusses conduct of officers and court martial.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent Recommends Sebastian for Judge
Letter, discusses provision for Judge Advocate of the Army; recommends Sebastian for Judge of territory.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent discusses the Battle of the Wabash with Knox
Letter, discusses Indians; discusses defeat of St. Clair's campaign; advises use of Indians in future campaigns.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent discusses the Adjutant General with Knox
Letter, alludes to St. Clair's campaign defeat; discusses post of Adjutant general.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent Discusses Indians Treaties with Knox
Letter, discusses Indian treaty.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent discusses defective stores with Knox
Letter, describes errors in military stores; describes inferior quality of military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Robert Smith and partners forward a contract to Knox
Letter, encloses proposal for contract.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Requests Support for Firearms Experiment
Letter, discusses rounds of cartridges; asks more guns ordered. Chambers proposes a firearms experiment whereby 60 rounds are fired in 3 minutes time.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Requests Answers from Benjamin Walker and William Duer
Letter, Knox asks wealthy businessman William Duer and Benjamin Walker for explicit and immediate answers.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Reports of bad powder
Secretary Knox discusses the report of St. Clair's expedition with the Quartermaster, Samuel Hodgdon. Discusses reports of the bad quality of powder, claiming they are founded in prejudice.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Report on St. Clair's Expedition
Report from the House of Representatives on Arthur St. Clair's expedition. Discusses training and discipline of recruits; desertions of militia; retreat of St. Clair's force; Indians and Indian …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Recommending William Mumford to Knox
Letter recommends bearer, William Mumford, who had been employed in public service in Rhode Island but is now out of work.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Recommendation for Thomas Diver
Letter, recommends Thomas Diver as clerk.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Receipt for Salaries Paid by the War Office
Stagg and nine other officers acknowledge receipt of their salaries from the Secretary of War.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Receipt for Salaries of the War Office
Account, War Office salaries paid for July, August, September 1792. Subscribers acknowledge amount of salaries.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Reasons for Going to War with the Northwestern Indians
Washington asks Knox for a public statement explaining the causes of the Indian conflict; discusses Indian aggression. Washington tells Knox that the public must know the reasons for their …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Reasons for declining promotion
Brigadier General Otto Williams candidly offers apology for non-acceptance of commission, providing details for why he declined the offer. Williams perceives no temptation to his ambition in the …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Proper Use of Cavalry Horses
Letter, discusses potential misappropriation of cavalry horses: one for the aide de camp, one for a servant. Knox is apt to think this is a mistake, and asks that the horses be returned to the troop. …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
