Collection
42,880 items

Nourse gives account of travel expenses to Knox
03/12/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, encloses statement of Allowances for travelling expences.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Notification of the Power to Call Upon the Militia
04/13/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterSecretary of War Henry Knox informs Robert Johnson, lieutenant of Woodford County, that his account of recent Indian hostilities in the area has been received and names those given authority to call …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Notification of Cherokee Declaration of War & Estimate of the Situation
1790 Autograph Letter SignedPostscript on letter envelope, informs Knox of recent declaration of war by several Cherokee villages (on whom seems to be unclear). Against the possible threat of a roving force of three to …
King's Mountain Papers
No Payments Without Warrants
04/28/1790 Autograph Letter SignedKnox cautioned Lincoln to make payments to pensioners that were included on warrants issued by Knox. Knox discussed more effective method of gathering names of those due pensions.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
Newman solicits an appointment from Knox
01/17/1790 Autograph Letter SignedIn this letter Samuel Newman asks Henry Knox for a military appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
My Sick Have Astonishingly Multiplied, Etc.
09/26/1790 Letter SignedTodd laments that his sick--both officers and privates--are astonishing multiplied to the extent that he does not expect to march with more than 200 privates. Two-thirds of the men will be expected to …
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.
Muster Rolls of Late Virginia Line
03/02/1790 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedWrites the War Secretary that he has examined the muster rolls of the late Virginia Line, along with the accounts of the state of Virginia for depreciation granted to the troops. Proceeds to list …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Musket Cartridges
03/12/1790 LetterbookInforms the Secretary at War that everything agreeable to his instructions are now ready. There is an insufficient amount of musket cartridge paper and other items.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. - No image
Murder of a Creek Indian & Comparative Rank of Officers
09/08/1790 LetterbookKnox forwards a letter to Washington from Governor Telfair that reports of a murder of a Creek Indian. Knox opines that Telfair appears to have taken appropriate measures. He also mentions issues of …

Murder and Mischief
04/03/1790 Document SignedReport on incidents of murder and theft on the river by assailants in boats.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Moses Hazen's Ongoing Dispute Regarding Disbursements
01/08/1790 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedGeneral Moses Hazen demands payment for the enlistment of men into the Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Morrow's Account and Wolfe's Demands
04/16/1790 LetterbookJames Morrow has submitted the enclosed account for repairing the carriages and camp kettles. The invalid soldier called Christian Wolfe, who departed earlier without permission, has returned claiming …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. - No image
More Wood Needed at West Point
02/15/1790 LetterbookThe wood on hand will last the officers and men through the end of the month. If the troops currently at West Point stay longer they will need 44 cords of wood per month. Price asks if Knox thinks it …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Money Owed for Bounties
06/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedAfter examination of records Pomeroy discovered bounties unpaid due to soldiers.
Bill Warren Collection- No image
Misgivings Regarding the Announcement of Troop Movements
11/04/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentWashington expresses misgivings about Governor St. Clair announcing troop movements to the British garrison at Detroit prior to execution, "since the Indians through that channel might receive such …
Printed Versions 
Minutes taken from General McGillivray respecting the Creeks
08/1790 Copy of documentDocument, minutes taken from McGillivray re Creek nation; discusses Indians and Indian warfare; alludes to Queen Anne's War, War of Spanish Succession; alludes to King William's War, War of the League …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Minutes of the Spanish treaty with the Creek Nation
08/08/1790 Letterbook CopyDocument, Minutes of Spanish treaty with Creek nation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Minutes from Creek Treaty
1790 Copy of documentDocument, Minutes for Creek treaty; discusses Indians and husbandry.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Minutes from Benjamin Hawkins relative to the treaties with the Creeks
12/1790 Document, type undeterminedDocument, minutes relative to treaties with the Creek nation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Military Appointments and the Character of New England
03/28/1790 Autograph Draft LetterAdvises that is in unlikely that the recipient's son can receive a military appointment over existing officers. He also comments on the character of our countrymen and New England.
Henry Knox Papers
Merits of the Petition
03/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests that Howell examine his books relative to the merits of the enclosed petition and inform him of the result without delay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Merits of a memorial for Stephen Steward
03/31/1790 Letter SignedRequests for the Commissioner of Army Accounts to examine into the merits of the memorial for Stephen Steward.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Meeting the Chickasaws at the Mouth of the Tennessee
06/29/1790 LetterbookInstructions from Major Doughty to Ensign Melchor - the officer to be ordered by General Harmar to meet the Chickasaws at the mouth of the Tennessee. Directions to deliver a rifle and pass on specific …
Misc Collection
Measures for the Protection of the Frontier
07/29/1790 Letter SignedKnox discusses defensive measures for the protection of the frontier.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201
