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Speech to the Five Nations of Indians at Philadelphia
Pickering reiterates the offers of peace and friendship with the Indians, and urges them to understand why the United States is warring with the Western Indians, who have killed upwards of 1500 …
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersRifle Shipment
General Hand writes Secretary Knox on the shipment of rifles, which are packed and awaiting a wagon to transport them. Not all of the rifles were acceptable, but more are expected.
Papers of Major General Edward HandReceipt for Rifle Shipment
Notification that the receipt from Thomas Martin and James Silver for transport of the remaining boxes of rifles is enclosed.
Papers of Major General Edward HandReceipt for Rifle Shipment
A receipt for two waggoners who are transporting the remaining order of rifles to Major Craig in Pittsburgh. The rifles on hand will be dispatched as speedily as possible.
Papers of Major General Edward HandPeace with the Spanish
Secretary Knox directs James Seagrove - Superintendent of the Southern Department - to be cordial with the Spanish, and report any troublemakers like Bowles. Wants peace with the Spanish.
Papers of the Panton, Leslie & Company.Payment receipt received
General Hand acknowledges the receipt of Knox's previous letter, and the money advanced to pay the waggoners.
Papers of Major General Edward HandMoney for transportation of rifles
William Knox has drawn and forwarded $1000 in bank notes to be used for the transportation of the rifles. Expects to have letters from the war office informing of the remittance and the uses to which …
Papers of Major General Edward HandLetter to the Secretary of War
Withrop Sargent discusses the rank of Adjutant General and Inspector General with Secretary Knox. Expresses desire for military fame. Also discusses gun powder experiments.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox informs Sargent that President is aware of his decision
Letter, Knox informs Sargent that his decision to decline the post of Adjutant was passed to the President.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]King Requests Information from Knox Regarding Chapin
Asks for information regarding General Chapin appointment, since he was employed by Knox in some transactions with Six Nations of Indians and has not been appointed with advice and consent of Senate.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionHodgdon Thanks Fitzsimmons for Information Provided
Thanks Fitzsimmons for letting him know that the committee was going to meet.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Fitzsimmons Informs Hodgdon of Committee Meeting
Informs Hodgdon that a committee of the House of Representatives will meet on Monday the 19th regarding Hodgdon's memorial.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Defensive Measures Along the Northwestern Territory
Secretary Knox believes that the defense of the frontiers demands instant attention and asks about defensive measures being taken in Kentucky, Muskinghum and Galliapolis, and Pittsburgh.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Addition to the List of Pensions of the United States
Knox asks that John Youngton [?] be added to the pension list. (partially illegible)
Peter Force - Joseph Vallance Bevan Papers, Mm82090449Regarding the Brotherton settlers
Letter, describes Brotherton settlers; alludes to Revolutionary War; discusses frontiers and pioneer life; asks for help establishing school; discusses remnants of Indian tribes; mentions White …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionDiscussion of Return of Receipts for Military Stores
Letter, discusses return of receipts re military stores.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Field Artillery, Including Cannon Required
Letter, discusses corps of artillery; asks for brass field pieces; mentions foreign affairs.
Letter From the Governors
