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Personal Letter Regarding Trip to Philadelphia
Discussed health of Mrs. Knox who recently birthed her eighth child, Ogden's trip to Philadelphia, and politics in Europe.
Dreer CollectionPayment of Bill
Letter, directs payment of bill.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Opinions on Convention, Shay's Rebellion
(Partly illegible) General Lincoln provides Knox his thoughts on the convention to remedy the defects in the government and includes an update on the successful campaign against the rebels in New …
Benjamin Lincoln PapersOn the Education & Future of Nathanael Greene's Son
Knox extracts a letter received from the Marquis relating to the education of Mrs. Greene's son, possibly the son of the late General Nathanael Greene (likely to be George Washington Greene, the older …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersMoney to transport clothing
Replies to Hodgdon's request for information on how the money will be obtained to transport clothing. Because Pennsylvania is in such dire fiscal need, Knox writes, the state's Board of Treasury will …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Lieutenant John Conrad Latour entitlement to land
Nicholson informs Pierce that Lieutenant John Conrad Latour is entitled to the land for which he applied only if he retired and was deranged after October 1780.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter to the Commissioner of Commissary Stores
Letter from General Richard Butler to Samuel Hodgdon, the Commissioner of Commissary Stores. Mentions the problem of sending and receiving letters in a timely fashion.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Knox refers Ogden to Morris
Knox refers Ogden's questions to Morris and expresses regret over hearing of the poor health of Mrs. Ogden.
Huntington MssKnox directs Captain Henry Burbeck to support Colonel Jackson
Knox notifies Burbeck of reduction in force and directs him to support Colonel Jackson
Henry Knox PapersIrregularities in the Account of Martin Roberts
Informs Hodgdon of various irregularities related to the account of Martin Roberts and requests documentation related to Roberts' account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Helping Travis Wingale Get Acquainted with the City
Sullivan asks Knox to help his friend Travis Wingale get acquainted with New York by introducing him to some of Knox's friends in in the city.
Sullivan Photocopies ACC 1928-1(v)Events of Immediate Consequence;
Heart reports on the events of immediate consequence occurring in the vicinity of French Creek with particular emphasis on the actions of the local Indian tribes.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Enclosed certificate
Encloses Benjamin Heywood's certificate, the amount of which is as full as Pierce's office permits.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Doctor Middleton's claims
Doctor Middleton discusses his claims with the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Discussion of the Closure of the Mississippi River
Made great efforts to get to know the inhabitants and the politics of Kentucky during his stay at the Falls. The hot topic is free navigation of the Mississippi, and people west of the Allegheny …
Alfred T. Goodman 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 PapersDescribes Territory, People, Indians Surrounding Kaskaskia
Reports a fatiguing march with Ensign McDowell, 30 men, and 2 Indians: Pachan, a Miami chief, and his commande, who hunted and supplied the company with meat. Describes geography. Welcomed by …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersDelivery of Shirts & Shoes, Congressional Deliberations, and Illegally Sold Powder
Asks that Wadsworth go ahead and deliver the troops' shoes and shirts that he had planned to, and promises that he will be paid. Asks if Wadsworth will consent to take on additional warrants. Notes …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCounterfeit certificates
Informs William Imlay that unless he examines the certificate in question he cannot tell whether it has been counterfeited.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Congress Has Disbanded Troops; Soldiers' Pay Problems; Replacing Troops
Says that Congress has disbanded "the troops," because it was unable to pay them. Believes that the pay due to Connecticut troops is around $2000, asks for Wadsworth's help in seeing they are paid …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersConcerns About Financial Problems of the U.S. Armed Forces
In a private letter, Knox discusses his financial concerns with Col. Wadsworth. Revenue is limited and various financial measures may be necessary including reducing the pay of the officers and …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersChecking the Indians on the Pennsylvania Frontier
General Harmar discusses the orders he has received from the War Office respecting the establishment of a small post at the confluence of French Creek and the Allegheny River. The purpose of this …
William Irvine Papers
