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Letter from the Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Secretary of War Henry Knox on Indian Council at Buffaloe; smallpox outbreak on Genesee River
Letter, discusses private Indian council, which Kirkland would have attended but for the exclusion of whites. To have pushed the matter would have excited jealousies. Speaks highly of Good Peter as a …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from the Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Secretary of War Henry Knox on effect of cold weather and snow; influence of Western Confederacy; Captain Brant; whereabouts of General St. Clair's field book and papers; white participation against St.Clair's Army; British operations vicinity Lake Erie
Letter, describes journey of Indian delegation and effect of cold weather and snow on the older chiefs. Reports that Indians much alarmed by present situation in aftermath of defeat of General St. …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from the Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Secretary of War Henry Knox on arrival at Oneida with a number of Oneida Chiefs, dissent between Western Confederacy and Six Nations, St. Clair's defeat, meeting of Chiefs at Philadelphia, and condition of Captain Brant
Kirkland informs Knox of arrival at Oneida with a number of Oneida Chiefs, conducted back from Albany New York. Captain John and Peter Asequitte set out with Colonel Pickering's invitation speech for …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Secretary of War Henry Knox from Kanandaique on the Indian delegation to Congress; meeting at house of General Israel Chapin
Written from Kanandaique within 38 miles of Big Tree's Town on the Genesee River, Kirkland reports his arrival with the Oneida Chiefs. Reports of planned meeting at house of General Israel Chapin to …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Frenchman
Letter from a Frenchman to Secretary Knox, regarding relations between the United States and France. Talks of their common "love of liberty." Predicts that "America shall become that glorious part of …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Laws of the United States
Document largely illegible, references the laws of the United States.
Captain John Pratt CollectionLamp Kettle Mechanics
Knox is directed to immediately engage two or three mechanics who understand how to make lamp kettles and direct them to Pittsburgh to receive orders from Major [Isaac] Craig.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lack of Money
Money owed workmen, uneasy situation due to lack of funds to pay for labor. Requests money.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Knox writes to Washington about Mr. Penn
Letter, Knox informs Washington that Penn was well received.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox speaks of issues related to the defeat at Wabash with Sargent
Letter, alludes to St. Clair's campaign defeat; discusses protection of settlements on the frontiers.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox solicits the application of Eustis for newly created position
Letter, discusses compensation for surgeons.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox replies to the inquiries of Brooks regarding promotion
Letter, discusses terms of commission to Brigadier General.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox Recommends Medicine for Washington's Nephew
Discusses medicine for Washington's nephew. Hopes that antipertussis may the same beneficial effect on his nephew as it has had in many other cases. He sends by Mr. Seagrove, express, two more …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox notifies Chapin of his son's safe arrival
Knox informs Chapin of his son's safe arrival. Knox states that he will reply to Chapin's letters via his son.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionKnox makes recommendation to Lincoln
Knox writes to Lincoln to secure employment for the son of Pierce.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersKnox informs Washington of St.Clair's arrival
Letter, mentions St. Clair's return.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox informs Hull of promotion to Brigadier General
Knox informs Hull of his promotion to Brigadier General. Has not received word of acceptance. Has ventured to assure President Washington that Hull would certainly accept.
Nathaniel Paine Collection, Irvings Life of George Washington, 10 Volumes.Knox Informs Hull of Potential Candidacy for Promotion
Letter, discusses Brigadier General commission; advises offer of commission to Hull should Brooks decline.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox forwards letter from Pinkney to Washington
Letter, encloses letter for General Pinckney.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox directs interpreters tasked to support the relocation of the Senecas
Knox issues direction to Messers Jones and Smith. Jones and Smith are interpreters assigned to accompany the relocation of the Senecas to Genesee.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionKnox directs Chapin to support Hendricks
Knox has dispatched Captain Hendricks as an envoy to hostile Indians. Knox directs Chapin to render support to Hendricks' mission.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionKeeping the Horses Well
Smith announces that he has purchased the blades of five acres which when added to what he has at home will, with corn, keep Hodgdon's horses well. The stable will be satisfactory for the prime horses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Jackson makes recommendations to Knox
Letter, recommends bearer, Hobby, for militia appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jackson makes recommendations to Knox
Letter, recommends John Patten to military appointment; recommends Kent to command.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Items to Pittsburgh
The Secretary of War requests that Knox forward to Pittsburgh, to the order of Major Isaac Craig, a number of items, including bullet moulds, boxes, hooks, and nails.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
