Henry Knox Papers.
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Pay and Clothing for the Troops
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, requests an account of clothing on hand from LtCol Henry Jackson. Noted the U.S. was not responsible for the defective methods of payment by contractors. Mentioned …
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Knox Sends Commissions for Officers
Enclosed commissions for officers. Notwithstanding, troops were disbanded by Act of Congress, but believed the commissions would be useful to Jackson.
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Claims Denied
Joseph Howell, Office of Army Accounts, informs Senator William Grayson of the reasons for denying the claims of members of the Virginia Line. Paperwork was improperly filed. Mentioned Capt. Heth …
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Politics, appointments, and Indian wars
Secretary Knox acknowledges Carrington's recommendations for appointments into the army and shares his personal views on politics and Indian wars. Asks about the state of the government in Virginia …
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Forwarded report from Board of Treasury
Knox forwards a report from the Board of Treasury to Colonel Edward Carrington. Carrington intends to use the information to aid the claim of Nathaniel Greene's widow.
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Legal Appointment to Rank
Lee has reviewed congressional documents and is of the opinion that only a Captain or Subaltern of the line can be appointed a Brigade Major or Inspector. Those offices can, however, be held …
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