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[Report to the Secretary of War.]
04/28/1788 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 07/07/1788.
Citations 
[PRIVATE] Payment by Warrant
04/14/1788 Document SignedPayment for furnishing recruits with rations to be in warrants due to the poverty of the Treasury Dept.
Gratz Collection: Generals of the Revolution
[Duplicate] Enclosed Appointment as Agent to Chickasaws
08/22/1788 Copy of Signed DocumentDuplicate, enclosed resolve of Congress appointing J. Martin as agent to Chickasaws with same responsibilities as his appointment to the Cherokee Nation. Details on methods of communication with …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
[Duplicate] Appointment as Agent to Chickasaws
09/04/1788 Copy of Signed DocumentDuplicate notifying Martin (Marten?) of Congressional resolve appointing him Agent to Chickasaws. Notifications to other offices to be mailed.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
[By the United States in Congress Assembled] Resolve to Protect Cherokees
09/01/1788 Document SignedResolution of Congress that ordered Secretary of War to assemble troops to march from Ohio for the protection of the Cherokee Indians. Troops are meant to keep peace between whites and Indians and …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
[Additional Instructions to the Governor of the Territory North West of the River Ohio relative to the Treaty to be Held with the Western Indians in Pursuance of the Resolutions passed by Congress of October Last]
07/02/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyAdditional directions to Governor directing him to secure an advantageous boundary for the United States using additional money provided.
Berthrong Collection
Your Interests Blend with Those of the Public
07/16/1789 Autograph Letter SignedKnox has been in Rhode Island attending to his sick child but assures Biddle that he supports him in the object he desires since Biddle's interests and the public's interests appear to be the same.
Washington-Biddle Correspondence
Your expectations will be disappointed
06/05/1789 Draft FragmentKnox expresses his appreciation of Lincoln's situation but feels that his expectations will not be fulfilled.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
Writings published in Fenno's Paper that critique President Washington
05/02/1789 Draft DocumentDocument, describes rules to meet with President Washington.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Winthrop Sargent writes to the Secretary at War
09/29/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Congress, Indians, family matters and the appointment of Marshall.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Winthrop Sargent writes to the Secretary at War
01/08/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indian agents and warfare.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Winslow solicits a federal appointment from Knox
06/10/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for appointment in Revenue Department.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Winslow buttresses his qualifications for appointment to Knox
06/28/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Winslow adds to his case for federal appointment
06/30/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Williams recommends Newman to Knox
08/17/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends Samuel Newman.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Williams discusses appointments with Knox
09/10/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses recommendation to appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
William Knox writes to Henry Knox
10/09/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for instructions re Department business.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
William Knox informs of Henry Knox's illness; report on arrival of Lieutenant Beatty in company with Captain Ferguson
01/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentWilliam Knox writes on behalf of his brother, Secretary of War, informing that he is sick with rheumatic fever and is unable to write. Reports on arrival of Lieutenant Beatty in company with Captain …
Printed Versions 
William Davis solicits an appointment from Knox
04/18/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for government appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Webber seeks the assistance of Knox
12/02/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for aid re account.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
We Have the Worst to Apprehend, Etc.
08/10/1789 Autograph Letter SignedKnox has found Biddle's certificate respecting his account while in the Army and has consulted Mr. Burrall who will be honorable regarding Biddle's pursuits. Knox is in despair regarding the prospect …
Washington-Biddle Correspondence
Wayne sends a situation report to Knox
12/25/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses treaty between Creeks and Spain; discusses smooth bore muskets, rifles and tactics; describes land ceded to the United States by the Treaty of 1783; mentions national debt.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
War Office Salaries for Apr, May, and June 1789
06/1789 DocumentAccount of Salaries of the War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Wadsworth provides the accounting information requested by Knox
12/06/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses influenza.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Treaty with Creeks and Cherokees
03/01/1789 Printed DocumentA treaty will take place with Cherokee Indians on the upper war-ford of French Broad River, in vicinity of Swananno, North Carolina. Supposes that Creek Indians will also treat.
Printed Versions
