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Hostilities still rage between Georgia and the Creek Indians.
07/06/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox informs the President of the state of Georgia's war with the Creeks. He includes a biographical description of Creek chief Alexander McGillivray and why he believes McGillivray distrusts Georgia. …
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Hodgdon submits his application for postmaster to Knox
09/29/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for business of post office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hodgdon Recommends Captain Rue
08/28/1789 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon recommends Captain Rue to Knox. Rue is seeking an appointment. Cited Rue's economic hardships as justification for the U.S. to employ him in public service.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Hired a Cooper, Airing the Powder
07/02/1789 LetterbookPrice received Knox's letter of June 5. He has begun airing the powder and engaged a cooper at the rate of 3 pounds per month and one ration per day. He was unable to hire a cooper until June 22. …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Hill acknowledges Knox's receipt of monies for supplies
08/31/1789 Document SignedKnox's receipt, issued by William Hill, for supplies of Indian Commissioners.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hickburn seeks a loan from Knox
12/10/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for pay advance.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hickborn asks Knox to recommend him to the President
07/28/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for recommendation to President.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Henry Remsen issues letter of recommendation for R.J. Vandenbrock.
08/29/1789 Document SignedLetter from Ramsen certifies the administrative abilities of R.J. Vandenbrock.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Henry Lee discusses politics
10/10/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses First Congress.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Henry Knox writes check in favor of Alexander Hamilton
10/07/1789 Document SignedPayment Warrant pursuant to Act of Congress.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Henry Jackson discusses politics with Knox
05/31/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Capt Vose's departure; discusses election results.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hazen speaks of an accounting mistake with Knox
12/09/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses accounting error.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hazen seeks the assistance of Knox
12/08/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Hazen asks Knox for aid in settling his accounts.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hayes solicits Knox's recommendation for appointment
09/12/1789 Autograph Letter SignedMoses Hayes solicites Henry Knox's recommendation for his son's appointment as Collector of the port of Newport, RI.
M.M. Hays Papers.
Habersham accepts appointment as Collector
08/29/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Habersham thanks Knox for the appointment received.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Gun Powder and Lead for Chickasaws
12/24/1789 Autograph Letter SignedDeliver to Gov. Randolph gun powder and lead to be furnished to Chickasaw Nation.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Grievances from the Five Nations to Congress
06/02/1789 Contemporary Copy of LetterThe Five Nations address grievances pertaining to land sales to Congress.
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, Papers
Gorham requests to have his views presented to the President
07/09/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for recommendation to President.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Goods Left at Hopewell, Etc.
09/30/1789 LetterbookPickens and Osbourne are unaware of any goods being left at Hopewell. They enclose the vouchers for the money received from South Carolina and Georgia with the account of the appropriations and …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)
George Morgan's Speech to the Indians
04/1789 Copy of documentSpeech of George Morgan to the Delawares, Shawanese, and Cherokees at New Madrid in April 1789 in which he declares the peaceful intentions of the United States toward these tribes.
Wayne Manuscripts
General Wayne writes to the Secretary at War
10/25/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indian agents and warfare; discusses Indian aggression.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
General Lincoln solicits a federal appointment from Secretary at War
05/31/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for civil appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
General Knox certifies the military service of Elias Parker
03/03/1789 Autograph Document SignedCertificate of Capt Elias Parker.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
General Jackson recommends Captain Bartlett to General Knox
03/01/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, advises Knox re Capt Bartlett.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
General Account of Anticipations from Register's Office, Treasury of United States
09/24/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNo. 1 is amount of orders drawn by late superintendent of finance. No. 2 is amount of warrants drawn by late board of treasury, remaining unpaid.
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