Documents - Papers of the War Department

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Paying troops held as prisoners-of-war
11/13/1789 Autograph Letter
Requests information concerning the pay of New York troops who were held as prisoners during the Revolutionary War. The state of New York intends to deduct from the pay of the officers the amounts …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Passport Request submitted to Secretary at War
03/11/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for passport.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Parsons discusses land warrants with Knox
04/11/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses land warrants; discusses safe passage of Western Territory Judges.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Parker requests appointment from Knox
08/25/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Order for payment from James Wilkinson
04/02/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Orders to pay doctor for services.
Draper-Patterson Manuscripts
Opportunity of Doing This Little Service
01/02/1789 Letter Signed
Adams welcomes the opportunity to do a favor for Lincoln's friend, Mr. Jones.
Robert Goodloe Harper
On the surveying of ceded properties in New York; application to the government of Canada to make necessary astonomical observations
02/01/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Since there is no congress, Coxe suggests that Mifflin apply to the Secretary for Foreign Affairs [John Jay] to ask permission of Government of Canada to enter and make necessary astronomical …
Printed Versions
On the Secretary of War and bout of rheumatick fever
01/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
William Knox informs St. Clair that his brother, the Secretary of War, is ill with rheumatick fever.
Printed Versions
On the convening of congress; reference to Brant and his Mohawks
01/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports that still there is no congress, although it is expected to convene 1 February. Hopes for favorable intelligence. Has learned that most of the tribes except Brandt [Mohawk leader Joseph …
Printed Versions
Old Cannon Delivered to Abiathar Ingells
05/19/1789 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has delivered 45 tons of old cannon to Abiathar Ingells.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Old Cannon and Shot and Old Iron
05/12/1789 Letterbook
Price has given Jonathan Ingells ten tons old cannon and shot and sour tons seven hundred of old wrought iron. Following Knox's directions, Price delivered the old iron at the rate of five pounds per …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Ogden makes recommendation to Knox
09/19/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, recommends candidate for Marshall.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Officer's Pay Memorandum
1789 Document
Memorandum, officer's pay and subsistence.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Number of Senators and Representatives Present in New York
03/19/1789 Letter Signed
Knox reports the number of Senators and Representatives present in New York now stands at 9 and 22 respectively. Knox notes the addition of William Patterson, Samuel Griffin, and Andrew Moore but …
Notification that Creek Parties have Separated Without Forming a Treaty
09/28/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
US Commissioners inform Knox that the parties have separated without forming a treaty. The terms were not agreeable to Alexander McGillivray, but neither would he come forward with written objections …
Printed Versions
Notification that commissioners have not concluded a treaty of peace between United States and Creek nation
10/02/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
US Commissioners inform Governor of Georgia that they have not concluded treaty between United States and Creek nation. However, positive and repeated assurances were given by Alexander McGillivray …
Printed Versions
Notes of assurance from State of Georgia regarding negotiations with Creek Indians
09/18/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor forwards expression of support from the Georgia executive authority, noting every assistance to give facility and effect to negotiations with Creek Indians.
Printed Versions
No Appointments Available
07/23/1789 Draft Letter
Advises no vacant appointments, will notify Butler when a position becomes available.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
New Government Should be Formed by March 26th
03/23/1789 Letter Signed
Knox reports additional members from New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected in New York within 48 hours. The election dispute in New Jersey that delayed its members is now settled. William Smith …
New Commissioners to Negotiate Peace with the Southern Tribes
07/28/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox informs the President that the commissioners report that the Creeks are favorably inclined to enter into a peace treaty with the United States. These commissioners, however, were previously …
Printed Versions
Negotiations with Six Nations, Request for Return of Property
06/29/1789 Copy of Signed Document
Prisoners to be returned by Six Nations, commissioners request horses and Negros be returned as well. Enclosed requests of Executives of State for all U.S. citizens to be left in peace.
Commissioners, 1788-1789.
Negotiation with the Indians at Fort Harmar
05/23/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox reports to Washington on the status of negotiations held at Fort Harmar on 9 January 1789. Knox enclosed various documents with this letter in order to establish the context of the current …
Berthrong Collection
Mustered Company and Detachment
05/30/1789 Letterbook
Price has mustered Captain Burbek's company and the detachment of General Harmar's regiment. The men only have two month's pay.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Morrow's Account Closed, Cost of Transporting Troops and Stores to Reading, Pennsylvania
05/04/1789 Letterbook
Having received Knox's letter of April 1, Price has closed Morrow's account for repairing and cleaning stands of arms, and he encloses a duplicate receipt for the same. Price forwards by Ketchum some …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Military Appointment for My Brother
07/22/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for military appointment for his brother.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]