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42,880 items

Gardoqui thanks Knox for actions in behalf of his son
09/02/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions death of President's mother; asks for advice about President.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Freeman solicits Knox for the position of clerk in the War Department
05/01/1789 Letter SignedLetter, asks for appointment in War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Freeman solicits Knox for the position of clerk in the War Department
04/30/1789 LetterLetter, asks for appointment in War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Freeman responds to not receiving an appointment from Knox
07/23/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks to remain in Knox's graces for any future federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Foster discusses naval offices with Knox
06/25/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses naval offices in seaports.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Fosdick discusses his application for federal appointment with Knox
06/16/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses application to federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Forwarding Returns of Ordnance and Stores
08/04/1789 LetterbookForwards the returns of ordnance and quartermaster stores for the month of July. Discusses the amount of cords of wood on hand.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Forwarding Letters to Kentucky
12/17/1789 Autograph Letter SignedDue to no formal mode of mail delivery Knox enclosed public letters for people in Kentucky with request to forward and deliver.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters- No image
Forwarded Stores
03/28/1789 LetterbookInforms the Secretary at War that he has forwarded by the bearer John Mandego various stores.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. - No image
Forwarded Returns of Ordnance and Stores
12/02/1789 LetterbookForwards the Returns of Ordnance and Quartermaster Stores to the Secretary at War. Also encloses an account of what articles he has taken out of the store for public uses since December 1788, and for …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Fitzsimmons recommends Hall to Knox for appointment
07/20/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Fitzsimmons recommends Hall to Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Final settlement certificates
01/29/1789 Autograph Letter SignedWrites the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the subject of final settlement certificates and the accounts of various officers - and whether or not they are entitled to depreciation on their pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Federalist Politics
04/12/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, describes John Adams tour.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Federal Appointment
05/11/1789 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Barrett solicits information regarding federal appointments from Knox. Mentioned losing his property to misfortune, and argues that he must provide for his family.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Fales discusses land sales with Knox
04/03/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions fortifications; discusses Thomaston petition; discusses land sales.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Extract of an act to recognize and adopt to the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the troops raised under the resolves of the United States in Congress assembled and for other purposes therein mentioned - passed 29th September 1789
10/15/1789 ExtractSection 5 and Section 6 of act. Established presidential power to call up militia to protect frontiers. Limits duration of act until the next session of Congress.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Extract of a letter to Major Sargent
11/09/1789 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesLetter, advises regarding troops at Marietta; mentions French Revolution.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Expresses Gratitude for Federal Gazette and Support for the President
08/31/1789 Autograph Letter SignedThanks him for sending the Federal Gazette, and requests future copies. Wishes to address the President on behalf of their regiment to voice their support and respect.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers- No image
Explanation for Retreat from Former Camp and Prospects for Further Talks
09/27/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcGillivray says he moved camp because he needed food for his horses. Relates that he spoke at length with Colonel Humphreys regarding the contest between Creeks and state of Georgia. Says that when …
Printed Versions 
Expeditions against the Indians
12/19/1789 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedKnox expresses Washington's expectation that no expeditions shall be undertaken against the northwestern Indians without the express approval of the governor of the territory and the commanding …
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.
Exact List of Invalids
10/19/1789 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for exact list of military invalids that received or are due a pension. States. Additional list of widows and orphans who have received pay.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Estimated cost of tents
06/01/1789 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of the costs of two horsemen's and fourteen common tents for the use of troops on the frontiers
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Estimated cost of Rent for buildings for Recruits
12/21/1789 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of the rents of buildings occupied by Captain M Curdy's and Captain Ferguson's companies of recruits
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Estimate of the Expense of the Treaty
06/14/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentEstimate of the expense with which a treaty with the Indians of the Wabash and Miami rivers would probably be attended. Numbers supposed to be between 1200 to 1500 men.
Printed Versions - No image
Estimate of the Annual Pensions of the Invalids of the United States.
12/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentEstimate of the Annual Pensions of the Invalids of the United States includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia. No returns received from Rhode …
Printed Versions
