Henry Knox Papers
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Status of New York's Recruiting Efforts
Knox wants to be informed of the measures being taken by the state of New York to raise the proportion of troops authorized by the Act of Congress of the 12th of April 1785. These troops are needed …
Henry Knox PapersKnox Discusses the Board of Treasury's Proposals with Contractor Biddle
Secretary at War discusses the contract for the supply of troop rations along the Ohio with Clement Biddle.
Henry Knox PapersFrustration with Board of Treasury
The "imbecillity" of the Treasury prevented the payment of the warrant made out in North's favor. Applauded North for his service to the public.
Henry Knox PapersProtection of Arsenal at Springfield
Burbeck and Capt. Savage (plus the companies under their command) are to be posted at Springfield to protect the arsenal. Highest discipline and general rules of military book keeping to be followed.
Henry Knox PapersKnox directs Captain Henry Burbeck to support Colonel Jackson
Knox notifies Burbeck of reduction in force and directs him to support Colonel Jackson
Henry Knox PapersDiscusses the Waldo Patent and the Kennebec Claim
Discusses federal assistance to Massachusetts during Shays' Rebellion. Details on location of officers and their troops and the interaction of federal troops with Massachusetts troops and …
Henry Knox Papers[COPY] Pay Order Issued for Lt William Moor
Orders to pay W. Moor from Knox's account.
Henry Knox PapersList of New Hamshire's Disabled Veterans, Etc.
Knox requests a list of the military invalids from New Hampshire who have received pensions. A return also is needed of the officers' widows and orphans who have received half-pay from New Hampshire. …
Henry Knox PapersKnox Requires a New Recruitment Campaign
Knox orders the recruitment of troops in Massachusetts and urges that only men of the best character should be enlisted. He warns the two captains that their continuance in service depends upon the …
Henry Knox PapersInstruction for Travel to Georgia
Secretary of War orders Captain Henry Burbeck to Georgia for treaty with Creeks. Specified that Capt. Savage be left an order to forward a detachment to reinforce Burbeck as soon as Savage arrives …
Henry Knox PapersAdvances of Pay Await Funding
Knox awaits funding before advancing six month's pay to Captain William Price
Henry Knox PapersThey will be fully clothed at this place.
Knox expresses his approval of Colonel Willet's efforts to ensure that the chiefs of the Creek Nation are fully clothed when they visit New York.
Henry Knox PapersThe President's Approbation of Your Visit
Knox informs McGillivray of President Washington's satisfaction regarding the visit of the chiefs of the Creek Nation to the seat of government.
Henry Knox PapersPensions for Invalids
Requests list of Invalid Pensioners from Maryland having not received it from the Governor. Asks them to observe that pensions are only for the actual invalids or their representative. Congress has …
Henry Knox PapersMilitary Appointments and the Character of New England
Advises that is in unlikely that the recipient's son can receive a military appointment over existing officers. He also comments on the character of our countrymen and New England.
Henry Knox PapersKnox submits revised militia plan to Washington
Secretary of War Henry Knox submits to President Washington the revised militia plan. Knox hopes the plan will assist in erecting adequate defenses. Posed question regarding a military supported by …
Henry Knox PapersKeep an attentive eye on the said Captain Howard
Knox warns Colonel Willet of Captain Howard who is acting as a Spanish agent whose mission is to monitor the visit of the Creek chiefs to New York.
Henry Knox PapersInstructions Regarding Willet's Mission to the Creek Nation
Knox informs Colonel Marinus Willet of his instructions for meeting with the Creek Nation of Indians and their leader, Alexander McGillivray. His primary mission is to prevent a war and to encourage …
Henry Knox PapersInstructions for the Recruits at West Point
Knox issues his instructions for the organization and supply of the recruits at West Point, including care of the sick and discharge of those who are unfit for service.
Henry Knox PapersEmbarkation Orders for Captain Burbeck
Knox issues his orders regarding the embarkation, supply, and pay of three companies who are to board two vessels whose destination is to be revealed once they arrive at Philadelphia.
Henry Knox PapersDebts of General Greene
Discussed General Greene's debts which are a mix of public and private. Debts must be settled or his family will be left penniless.
Henry Knox PapersAttendance at Meeting
Believed there would not be a sufficient number of representatives of the Cincinnati at the meeting in Philadelphia to perform essential business. Knox "earnestly hopes" he and his party will form a …
Henry Knox PapersArrearages Owed to Veterans, Widows, or Orphans
Knox inquires of Govenor Lawrence whether the state of New Jersey has provided arrearages of pay to any of its militry invalids, widows, or orphans. This information is needed so that the War …
Henry Knox PapersWeapons Order
Knox informs Joseph Cranch at West Point that he has ordered 2000 gun stocks and all of the spare steel ram rods, along with 1000 bayonets (assuming they are in store).
Henry Knox Papers
