Collection
42,880 items
Proctor invites Knox to ceremony for the President
Letter, asks for attendance of New Years Day ceremony.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Private account of expedition against Indians
Private account of an expedition against hostile Indians, told by a militiaman in the Pittsburgh newspaper.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Present State of the Military and Naval Forces Upon the Island of Cuba
Detailed accounting of the military and naval forces of Cuba which included an assessment of the dissatisfaction of the people with their form of government. Author argued that if the inhabitants …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Preparations for Expedition
Orders to prepare Commissary and Quartermasters line for supplying expedition. Colonel Samuel Smith has made financial arrangement. Therefore, there are no restraints in preparations for want of …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Power of Attorney for Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates
Document grants General William Irvine power of attorney for a large number of officers, non-commissioner officers, and privates of the army residing in Cumberland County.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney for John Nicholson
Power of Attorney of John Nicholson, sergeant of the late first Pennsylvania regiment from the Revolutionary War, granted to William Irving, specifically to pursue legal action to obtain the lands to …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney for Hatten
Power of attorney for Catherine Hatten; verified by John Jordan.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Plans to Travel, Land Rights Discussed
Knox discussed land rights conceded in resolve of 24th july, 1785.
Autograph CollectionPike requests an appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for recommendation to Excise appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Pierce inquires about bounty lands to Knox
Letter, asks for bounty lands.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Petitions from Men of the Virginia Line
Knox asks Howell to examine the muster rolls of the Virginia line to assess the validity of petitions from members of the line.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Petition of William Gould
The Secretary at War requests the Commissioner of Army Accounts to examine the merits of the enclosed petition of William Gould, a senior surgeon in the Southern Hospital.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Petition of Rufus Lincoln
Encloses the petition of Rufus Lincoln to the Commissioner of Army Accounts for examination.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Petition of Lieutenant Colonel Carleton
Informs Howell that the Secretary at War requests that he give him information on the merits of the petition of Lt. Col. Samuel Carleton.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Petition of John Fitch Respecting His Steam-Powered Vessel
Fitch petitions Jefferson, Randolph, and Knox for funds to cover his expenses in developing a prototype of a steam-driven vessel which he believes will immensely improve navigation of the waters of …
Papers of John Fitch.Petition of Col. White's Regiment
Requests that Howell examine into the matter stated on Colonel White's petition enclosed and report back whether his regiment has been paid for forage and clothing.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Petition from a Captain
Transmits a petition from a captain for the President of the United States. Requests that Howell examine it.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pensions for Invalids
Requests list of Invalid Pensioners from Maryland having not received it from the Governor. Asks them to observe that pensions are only for the actual invalids or their representative. Congress has …
Henry Knox PapersPeck solicits appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for appointment in Revenue department; mentions Constitution.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Peck asks Knox to meet with Wadsworth
Letter, asks Knox to meet with Wadsworth regarding nominations for Rhode Island.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
