Collection
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Pay advance to officers and non commissioned officers
01/26/1790 Document SignedTransmittal of a month's pay to each officers and non commissioned officers previous to their leaving Springfield.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Orders Relative to the Protection of Frontier Inhabitants
04/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedKnox gives Captain Burbeck detailed orders relative to his mission to Georgia to protect the frontier inhabitants of that state. He urges particular care in Burbeck's relations with the state …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Orders of Lieutenants Barclay and Johnston
06/09/1790 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses the orders of Lieutenants Barclay and Johnston for their months pay for the use of the Society of Cincinnati. Requests that Howell transmit the certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Orders for Calling Up Scouts
04/13/1790 Autograph Letter SignedInstructions for calling up scouts, their pay, and other particulars.
George R. Clark Papers
Ordering out of scouts
09/03/1790 Document SignedLogan orders out scouts for the Lincoln County Kentucky. Outlines their pay and method of payment.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)
Order to Pay R. Welsh
05/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedBalance due Robert Welsh, Howell orders his payment by Knox despite accusation that Welsh stole 102 barrels of powder.
Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905)
Opinion on Indian Attacks
07/07/1790 Document SignedStated that all warfare has been due to Indian aggression. In an effort to protect and preserve land rights, an expedition of volunteers into Indian territory will commence. Volunteers will not …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}- No image
Operations against Wabash Indians
08/23/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPresident Washington desires that operations against the Wabash be effectual. Authorizes more numbers of troops if required. Consents to mounting of 200 militia on horseback. Energy must be blended …
Printed Versions 
Opening of the Council Fire
11/18/1790 Autograph Draft DocumentPickering thanks the Indians for their speech and promises a heartfelt answer the following day.
Timothy Pickering Papers- No image
On war between England and Spain; presence of Arnold at Detroit; attacks on Major Beatty; Alexander McGillivray and Creek Chiefs' visit to New York
07/20/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReports that England desires war with Spain. Possible that English will attempt to obtain New Orleans and Floridas. Rumor that [Benedict?] Arnold has been to Detroit, having reviewed the militia. …
Printed Versions - No image
On the Wyandots, Major Doughty's peace mission, and attack by Indians within twelve miles of Danville, at Carpenter's Station
01/26/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentExpresses confidence in friendly disposition of Wyandots; their influence over other tribes is considerable. Discusses Major Doughty's peace mission to the southern Indians, the establishment of a …
Printed Versions - No image
On the whereabouts of Secretary of War; tranmittal of packages and newspapers
10/13/1790 Typed DocumentAcknowledges receipt of letters and monthly return for 1 September. Secretary of War has not yet returned from Boston. Expected on 20 September. Transmits packages and newspapers.
Printed Versions 
On the petition of Doctor Hosmer
06/11/1790 Autograph LetterThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes the War Secretary on the petition of Doctor Timothy Hosmer of Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
On the forming of settlements by French
05/18/1790 Typed DocumentReports on the forming of settlements on the Ohio River, within lands contracted by Mr. Cutler and Mr. Sargent, Chevalier Bui de Boulogne, Monsieur de Parth, and Monsieur de Thiebaud. Mentioned how …
Printed Versions - No image
On the building of forts on the Miami of the lake; French settlers at Gallipolis; lack of provisions
11/26/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair had discussed the advisability of building a fort on the Miami of the Lake, in case of success by the military expedition, but Knox turned him down because of concern over costs. St. Clair …
Printed Versions 
On the account of James Warren
05/06/1790 Autograph Letter SignedResponds to Eveleigh's request for information on the account of James Warren, stating that his accounts are closed in the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Olney Announces the Ratification of the Constitution in Rhode Island
05/31/1790 Autograph Letter SignedColonel Olney announces the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in Rhode Island to Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Ogden writes to his brother regarding politics
12/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses appointment; discusses political ambitions.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Ogden informs Knox that he will make a remittance for Mr. Webber
05/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedOgden discusses personal matters, the health of Washington, and a remittance for Mr. Webber.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Ogden discusses Indian affairs with Knox
08/09/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indian delegation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Officer information
01/14/1790 DocumentInformation on various officers, from an exchange (the same day) with Joseph Howell.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Offering congratulations to Knox
01/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThe Marquis offers congratulations on Knox's appointment to the post of Secretary of War. The Marquis also upholds Americans as great people who he hopes will consider him a friend and discusses …
Society of the Cincinnati Archives
Offensive Action Against Shawnee
07/29/1790 Autograph Letter SignedCircular letter forwarded to several counties. Due to countless depredations on the Ohio, President authorized use of mounted militia to act offensively against Shawnee Indians. Outlined method of …
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201- No image
Objections to Obtaining Land from the Wabash Indians
12/10/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox states his objections to St. Clair's proposal to obtain land from the Wabash Indians. He warns that, at this time, obtaining lands from the Wabash would give the people of Georgia, the Yazoo …
Printed Versions 
Oath of the interpreteur in the treaty with the Creeks.
08/07/1790 Document SignedDocument, Oath of the interpreter in Treaty with Creeks.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
