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Letter written in French from James Swan
Letter, enclosed banker's letter from James Swan in French.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Letter from the War Department to the Governor of Rhode Island
Letter, discusses military pensions due invalids, widows and orphans; discusses arrears due pensioners.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the subject of individual state accounts and certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions on the Change From the Use of Scouts to a Battalion
Henry Knox, relates to the Governor Randolph, the government's change from using scouts to protect the frontiers against Indian hostilities to raising an additional battalion of troops. Authorizes …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Indian Attacks
St. Clair mentioned Miami Nation hostilities and alliance with British traders. Advised punishment of hostile Indians for their depredations on frontier settlers and the raids on the Ohio river.
Printed VersionsFurther Protection Offered to Russell County, Virginia
Extract of letter from Henry Knox authorizingVirginia's governor, Beverley Randolph, to organize militia for the purpose of protecting Russell County from Indian hostilities.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Enclosed settled account
Encloses a captain's settled account with John Yeates, the late Paymaster of the Delaware Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Discussion of Transportation of Military Stores from Rhode Island
Letter, discusses transportation of public stores from Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids (7)
Letter, discusses payment of Invalid pensions in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids (6)
Letter, discusses payment of Invalid pensions in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids (3)
Letter, discusses payment of Invalid pensions.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids
Olney has received the list of pensioners from Knox. There is a discrepancy between it and the one which Olney prepared: Abiel Weaver is being overpaid.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids
Letter, discusses payment of invalid pensions.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Invalid Pensions, and Federal/State Disagreements on Them (2)
Letter, discusses inspection of Invalids in Rhode Island; alludes to federal and state conflict regarding invalid pensions.
Jeremiah Olney PapersCurrent Plans for the Protection of the Frontiers
Henry Knox, Secretary of War, informs Virginia's governor, Beverley Randolph, of the current plans for protecting the frontiers, including a proposed expedition of continental troops and county …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Circular to the Lieutenants of the Counties to Cease Use of Scouts
Letter from Henry Knox, Secretary of War, to the lieutenants of various counties in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky directing them to replace scouts with small group of rangers. It also includes …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Circular Letter to the Lieutenants of Counties of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky
Refers to order of the President to authorize power in the case of imminent danger from Indians on the western frontier. That power has now been rescinded. Experience has showed that defensive means …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersAuthorization of Militia Use in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Letter acknowledges receiving a letter from inhabitants of Washington County, Pennsylvania, regarding recent Indian hostilities and authorizes the Lieutenant of Washington County to call up scouts if …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Application by Capt. Jonathan Pearsee
Letter to the War Secretary regarding an application made by Capt. Jonathan Pearsee to the Office of Army Accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Trouble Filling Company Without Money
Problems recruiting without money to pay recruits and officers.
Bezaleel Howe PapersTroops to March to Frontier
Recent events on frontier warrants support of troops. Knox requested Smith to furnish troops with provisions and passage to New Brunswick.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Treating with the Six Nations
Knox discusses treating with the Six Nations and State government and laws respecting Indian affairs. He alludes to the planned embassy to the Western Indians.
Timothy Pickering PapersSt.Clair speaks to Knox about discontent in the ranks
Letter, discusses discharge of enlistments.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]St.Clair sends update on activities to Knox
Letter, describes potential site for post; discusses state of supplies; describes progress of St. Clair's campaign; discusses recruit's term of service.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]St.Clair provides details of campaign to Knox
Letter, describes St. Clair's campaign progress.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
