Autograph Letter Signed
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Current List of Invalid Pensioners
02/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedKnox thanks Randolph for an up to date copy of the list of Virginia's invalid pensioners. Payments will be made at Richmond, not at Bermuda Hundred as stated in the advertisement. Sends a copy of a …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Cornell writes to Knox regarding pay and allowances
12/11/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, pay and allowances
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Cook requests the assistance of Knox in obtaining commutation
09/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for aid obtaining arrears in pay.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Concerning the account of James Warren
05/04/1790 Autograph Letter SignedComptroller at the Treasury Department inquires the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the account of James Warren, the late Paymaster General.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning the account of Daniel Shute
02/01/1790 Autograph Letter SignedAuditor's Office requests information from the Commissioner of Army Accounts on whether or not the state of Massachusetts charged anything on the account of Daniel Shute in 1781, then a mate at the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning Rumors of Alcoholism
11/05/1790 Autograph Letter SignedJosiah Harmar thanks Knox for his letter, and expresses distress that the president believes that "the bottle" incapacitates him. He defended his conduct and expressed firm belief that he acted as a …
J.S.H. Fogg Collection
Concerning pensions and settlements
03/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton concerning pensions and settlements, offering information from the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning Depreciation Allowances
05/17/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThe Commissioner of Army Accounts informs the Secretary at War that it does not appear from the accounts of Massachusetts against the United States that any depreciation allowances have been made.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Commutation of Pay to Hospital Mates
05/17/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes War Secretary Henry Knox regarding commutation of pay to hospital mates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Commutation of pay for hospital storekeeper
05/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThe chief clerk of the War Department writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding William Hartsell, a hospital storekeeper who has petitioned Congress for commutation of pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Commutation claim
05/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that the Commissioner of Army Accounts examine the claim of Pattin Jackson for commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Claims Respecting the Invention of a Steam Boat
11/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedFitch petitions Jefferson, Knox, and Randolph to order that all claims, arguments, and proofs respecting the invention of a steam boat made by him or any competitor should be committed to writing and …
Papers of John Fitch.
Claims of Ichabod Spencer
04/26/1790 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that the Commissioner of Army Accounts examine the claims of Ichabod Spencer.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Claims of General Hazen
04/27/1790 Autograph Letter SignedTransmits a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury regarding the account of General Moses Hazen and his several claims upon the United States. Accompanying the letter is a report of the Auditor, …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Claim of John Kennedy
05/07/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from the Secretary at War concerning John Kennedy, formerly a soldier in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment. States in agreement with Howell that Kennedy must produce additional evidence, other …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Claim of Colonel Harrison
04/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport upon the claim of Col. Charles Harrison. The claim is valid but may already have been settled.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Claim of Benjamin Foup
12/29/1790 Autograph Letter SignedSupports Shoup's claim as invalid, supporting documentation of the soldiers tours of duty given.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.
Claim for subsistence
01/15/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from Joseph Howell to Addison RIchmonds concerning Richmonds' claim for subsistence as prisoner. Howell does not feel comfortable with approving the claim.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certificates for Invalids, Widows, and Orphans
09/15/1790 Autograph Letter SignedMoney to be paid out to invalids, widows, and orphans. Request for information on arrears already paid by states to the above mentioned groups, War Department to reimburse states.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Certificates and receipts
02/03/1790 Autograph Letter SignedWrites the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the subject of certificates and receipts for army officers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Cavanaugh requests meeting with Knox
07/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for meeting with Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Carrington discusses contracting measures for the Southern Army with Knox
03/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses affidavits re contract to supply Southern army.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Carrington asks Knox to act as his disbursing agent
04/17/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for Knox to act as agent for public funds.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bryant announces the birth of his son to Knox
03/12/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Bryant informs Knox of the birth of his son.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Brett discusses war with Spain to Knox
07/07/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses prospects of war with Spain.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
