Collection
42,880 items

Certification for entitled land
10/07/1789 Document SignedCertifies that John Morrison was a sergeant in the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment and is entitled to land. Morrison was discharged from service at the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. Morrison places …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certification for entitled land
08/01/1789 Document SignedCertifies that Barney Colgan was in the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment and is entitled to land. Colgan was discharged from service at the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. Colgan places his signature on …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certification for entitled land
07/24/1789 Document SignedCertifies that George Francis was a sergeant in the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment is entitled to lands. Francis was discharged from service at the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. Francis places his …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certification for entitled land
07/18/1789 Autograph Letter SignedCertifies that the late soldier John Coffee of the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment is entitled to 100 acres of land. Coffee was discharged from service at the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. Coffee …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certificates respecting Mr. Clarkson, postmaster to the Army
01/14/1789 Letterbook CopyThe bearer has called on the author with some certificates respecting Mr. Clarkson, postmaster to the Army under the Marquis de la Fayette. All he know about the business is that Mr. Clarkson was …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certificate of employment for Vandenbrock
08/10/1789 Autograph Document SignedCurtenius certifies the employment of Vandenbrock to Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Census of Six Nations Giving Numbers and Names of Tribes and Heads of Families at Grand River and on the Ohio
10/20/1789 DocumentCensus, describes Six Nations population; describes Indian population. The total of the Six Nations population is listed at 3665
Samuel Kirkland Papers
Case between Jonathan Polhemus and Colonel Ogden
01/06/1789 Letterbook CopyThe accounts Polhemus alludes to Colonel Conway says are respecting stoppages made from the men in 1776 of the 1st Regiment, which Howell supposes to have been received by Colonel Ogden.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Carrington solicits a recommendation from Knox
02/18/1789 LetterLetter, asks for recommendation re appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Carrington discusses international politics with Knox
10/25/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Judicial appointment; discusses French Revolution; mentions Revolutions in Denmark and Sweden.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Carrington declines Knox's invitation to New York
07/01/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, declines invitation to New York.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Captain Taliaferro account
01/06/1789 Letterbook CopyReports appealing to accounts of Mr. Harrison and obtained original papers alluded to in Harrison's certificate and received to Captain Taliaferro.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain McLane accounts
01/05/1789 Letterbook CopyEncloses statement of McLane's account. Asks about the status of two Bear Skins; whether they were appropriated to private or public use.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Capricious conduct of Indians; need to avoid war; assembly of congress
01/05/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNotes that capricious conduct of Indians must give great anxiety. Is persuaded that St. Clair will do everything on his part to avoid a war. There is a greater prospect that Congress of seven states …
Printed Versions - No image
Capricious Conduct of Indians, Etc .
01/05/1789 Copy of Signed DocumentNotes that capricious conduct of Indians must give great anxiety. Is persuaded that St. Clair will do everything on his part to avoid a war. There is a greater prospect that Congress of seven states …
Printed Versions - No image
Calling forth militia of nearest counties for protection of frontier
10/06/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMifflin reports that he has been directed by President Washington to transmit an extract of law enacted by congress on 29 September, and is further directed to inform Knox that it is necessary to call …
Printed Versions - No image
Call of Militia into Service to Protect Frontier from hostile Indian Incursions
1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentProtecting inhabitants of frontiers from Indians; President is authorized to call militia into service.
Printed Versions 
Call for Militia to Defend the Western Territory
10/05/1789 Contemporary Copy of LetterThe Secretary of War requests that the Governor of Virginia, [Beverley Randolph], and the President of Pennsylvania [Thomas Mifflin] provide 1000 and 500 militia, respectively, for the defense of the …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Butler solicits appointment as a clerk in War Dept
07/20/1789 Letter SignedLetter, asks for clerk appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bruce solicits a federal appointment from Knox
08/03/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Bruce advises Knox of public service so as to seek appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Brooks solicits a federal appointment from Knox
08/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Box of Clothing Received
02/02/1789 LetterbookInforms the Secretary at War that he has received the box of clothing agreeable to the invoice.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Bowdoin recommends Barrett to Knox
09/16/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends Barret for Consulate appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bills of Exchange Drawn in Favor of Colonel Palfrey
04/11/1789 Letter SignedKnox informs Mrs. Palfrey that there are a number of Bills of Exchange drawn in favor of her late husband, Colonel William Palfrey, in December 1780. Knox recommends that she should take the necessary …
Palfrey Family Papers
Bill to Establish the Department of War
06/1789 Printed or published documentBill to establish the Department of War. Either a draft or amended version.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)
