Collection
42,880 items

Biddle solicits a judicial appointment from Knox
06/29/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions a Bill for establishing a Judiciary; asks for Judicairy appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Biddle seeks recommendation from Knox to Washington
07/22/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions health of child; asks for recommendation to President.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Benjamin Hickborn discusses family matters with Henry Knox
03/05/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses family affairs.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bauman solicits a federal appointment from Knox
05/21/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for appointment in Federal Government.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bauman acknowledges Knox's receipt of monies for stores
09/01/1789 Document SignedReceipt for stores used by Indian Commissioners in treating with the southern Indians.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Barrett writes of appointments to Knox
11/17/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for recommendation for federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Barrett forwards Governor Hancock's endorsement to Knox
06/20/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses Hancock's letter of endorsement.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Assurances of President's Impartiality
07/09/1789 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledged President's receipt of letter regarding Judge McKean and Colonel John Parks. Knox assured Rodney of the President's knowledge of the men's character.
Gratz Collection: Generals of the Revolution
Assignment and Power of Attorney of William Wade
12/01/1789 Document SignedDocument related to the service of William Wade, late soldier in the Pennsylvania Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Articles of Instruction from the President
09/26/1789 Letterbook"We have received the following Articles of Instructions from the President of the United States which we do ourselves the honor to communicate to you and wished to be favored with an answer."
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)- No image
Arrival of Mr. Griffin and initiation of treaty talks
09/23/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentCommissioners inform that Mr. Griffin arrived and the three are preparing communications for the next day. General Lincoln and General Pickens will attend this forenoon at the black drink. Indians …
Printed Versions 
Appointments Unlikely for Non-State Resident
09/20/1789 Autograph LetterAdvises applicant regarding local appointment. Due to Hays lack of residency in Rhode Island, Knox believed he could not hold local public office in that state.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Appointment as Collector for the Port of Boston
08/09/1789 Autograph Draft LetterLincoln expresses his gratitude to Washington for his appointment as Collector for the Port of Boston and promises to execute the duties of this post in a manner that will make the president proud.
Robert Goodloe Harper
Andrew Gardner writes to Henry Knox
07/28/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
An inquiry to Knox, acting as the state president of the order of Cincinnati
07/31/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for advice; encloses memorial.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
An estimate of the annual expense of a corps, to consist of two regiments of infantry, of ten companies each, and one battalion of artillery of four companies, each company to be composed of four sergeants, four corporals, two musicians, and sixty privates, amounting in the whole to one thousand six hundred and eighty non-commissioned officers and privates.
12/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAn estimate of the annual expense of a corps, to consist of two regiments of infantry, of ten companies each, and one battalion of artillery of four companies, each company to be composed of four …
Printed Versions - No image
American Cloth Available in New York
02/12/1789 Letter SignedKnox responds to Washington's request for American cloth. Knox informs Washington that American cloth is inferior in quality to English cloth Knox also states that he has recently been ill.

Advice on Application to Public Office
05/24/1789 Autograph Letter SignedAdvice on application to public office. Comments on education and reputation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Advances of Pay Await Funding
10/17/1789 Autograph Letter SignedKnox awaits funding before advancing six month's pay to Captain William Price
Henry Knox Papers- No image
Action On the Act of August 12, 1788
01/09/1789 Copy of Signed DocumentIt appears that the committee of the Pennsylvania General Assembly has not acted upon the Act of Congress of August 12, 1788 but should do so at the next session in February 1789.
Printed Versions 
Action depending between Colonel Mathias Ogden, First [New] Jersey Regiment and Polhemus
01/01/1789 Letterbook CopyAction depending between Colonel Mathias Ogden, First [New] Jersey Regiment and Polhemus. Asks for certified copy of account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Act of Senate Yet to Pass
07/19/1789 Autograph Letter SignedAct yet to pass, if left unpublished after confirmation, Gerry to send a copy of Act to Hodgdon.
Arthur G. Mitten Collection
Act of Congress Calling for Militia Defense of the Western Territory
10/06/1789 Letter SignedExtract of a letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Territory of the United States northwest of Ohio, and Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northwestern District. …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Acknowledges Receipt of Journals of Congress; Requests Future Copies
03/04/1789 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of Journals of Congress. Requests future copies.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers- No image
Accounts of those who have designs on Indian lands
02/02/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMartin describes efforts by a convention of people to enter into resolves to raise men to defend themselves outside of the authority of the North Carolina legislature. Mentions a certain Alexander …
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