Henry Knox Papers
65 documents
Surveying military land
Addressed to the Geographer of the United States, or to the Surveyors appointed by him to survey the military land. The recipient is hereby required to survey for Barney Cox, a soldier in the Delaware …
Henry Knox PapersProtection of Northwest Territory
The Lieutenant of Washington County, Pennsylvania is authorized by Knox to muster men for the protection of the Northwestern Territory.
Henry Knox PapersLogistics and Disbursement
Advised troops arriving at Rock Landing on the Oconee river near the location of the future boundary as designated by "the treaty". Clothing requested by Burbeck will be shipped immediately from New …
Henry Knox PapersLetter to Surveyor
Secretary Knox directs Andrew Ellicot, surveyor, for the immediate commencement of activity in Georgia.
Henry Knox PapersInvalid Pensioner
Knox has received the copy of a certificate of John Lucas with respect to Wareham Warner, an Invalid Pensioner. States that it does not appear from the certificate that an error has taken place in …
Henry Knox PapersInducements to ratify Indian treaty
Report describing what is necessary to induce the Indians to ratify certain provisions of a recent treaty.
Henry Knox PapersExpenditures for McGillivray & the Chiefs of the Creek Nation
The account of the expenditures of Colonel McGillivray and the chiefs of the Creek Nation have been lost so Knox asks Colonel Willet to forward a duplicate of the account.
Henry Knox PapersEnclosed letter from Spanish residents
Secretary Knox enclosing a sea letter for Captain Roberts of the ship Jefferson. Also encloses a letter from the Spanish residents in the ship's route
Henry Knox PapersDelivery of Arms to West Point
Notification that arms and other articles will be delivered to West Point by Capt. Freeman.
Henry Knox PapersDefense of the frontier
Secretary Knox writes that President Washington has directed him to assure Governor Lee of Virginia that he considers the United States responsible for the necessary expenses to defend the frontier. …
Henry Knox PapersWestern Lands
Alludes to news from France; mentions appointment of Adjutant and Inspector General; discusses governor of the Western Territory.
Henry Knox PapersSubversive role of Spaniards and Alexander McGillivray
Letter from the Indian Agent in the Southern Department, to President Washington. Provides information regarding actions of Spaniards, which confirms Seagrove's opinion that they act to do injury to …
Henry Knox PapersOrder of Arms for Pennsylvania
Secretary Knox requests that Major Craig deliver two hundred stand of arms to Governor Mifflin or to Clement Biddle, the Quartermaster General of Pennsylvania. The arms are for the use of the militia …
Henry Knox PapersLetter from Knox enclosing list of invalid pensioners for Pennsylvania
Letter, encloses Invalid Pensioner list.
Henry Knox PapersInvalid Pensions in Massachusetts
Secretary Knox directs payment of Invalid Pensions in Massachusetts. The total sum is $5,970.
Henry Knox PapersInvalid pensioners for the State of Connecticut
List of invalid pensioners returned by the circuit court of United States to William Imlay - the Commissioner of Loans - for the State of Connecticut. Specifies monthly allowance.
Henry Knox PapersComplaints about Captain Olivar
James Seagrove - Indian agent in the Southern Department - states that General McGillivray has removed himself from the Creek land, and that he has been replaced by an agent of the Spanish, Captain …
Henry Knox Papers[List of Invalid Pensioners who were not Paid by General Lincoln]
Knox agrees that the list of names submitted all appear to be owed a complete year's pension. States that the Supreme Court has recently overturned a lower court ruling regard commissioners. Listed a …
Henry Knox Papers[DUPLICATE] Request for Acceptance or Rejection of Promotion
Secretary at War issues a warrant for Captain Burbeck's promotion to Major. Enclosed act of Congress that determined pay, rations, and emoluments for Burbeck's perusal.
Henry Knox PapersStores and Clothing Forwarded to Pittsburgh for Major General Anthony Wayne
Knox directs that stores and clothing be forwarded to Pittsburgh for General Wayne's troops.
Henry Knox PapersSeizure of Foreign Shipping
Knox discusses the seizure of a ship and foreign affairs with Governor Richard Dobbs Spaight of North Carolina. Specifically the Spanish.
Henry Knox PapersProtecting foreign ships in our harbors
Secretary Knox directs Governor Edward Telfair of Georgia to intercede to protect foreign ships in his harbors. Mentions the militia of the state of Georgia.
Henry Knox PapersPayment of Invalids in Connecticut
Secretary Knox directs payment of Invalid Pensioners in Connecticut.
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