Collection
42,880 items

McKnight forwards bill for medical care to Knox
11/06/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses medical services provided and cost.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Matters of pay; government removal to Philadelphia; pay reductions; the lottery
09/02/1790 Typed DocumentFrom Headquarters Fort Washington, Harmar mentions that punctual payments always ensure discipline. Is happy that Congress had determined to remove to Philadelphia. Will discontinue forwarded …
Printed Versions 
Martin discusses Indian affairs
11/30/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indian aggression; discusses pioneers and frontier life; asks Congress for money and land for garrison.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Lyman solicits an appointment from Knox
03/12/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses application for federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Lt Moore requests to have his subsistence monies paid to Knox
04/12/1790 Autograph Letter SignedPay Order, directs payment for subsistence.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Longman acknowledges receipt of power of attorney from Knox
08/13/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses demand on Mrs. Harwood's property.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Location of capital; Alexander McGillivray and Creek Chiefs' visit to New York
07/17/1790 Typed DocumentMr. Finney begs Harmar to accept thanks. Is pleased that Captain Beatty has nearly accomplished his business. Was acquainted with Major Jackson as a clever fellow, but his recent conduct leaves his …
Printed Versions - No image
Loan from Holland; admission of Kentucky; Northwest Indians
12/08/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPresident Washington reports that Holland has provided a loan of three million florins. Kentucky is to become a state. Discusses the frequent incursions made on frontier settlements by certain …
Printed Versions - No image
List of officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on continental establishment to obtain titles to certain lands lying northwest of Ohio River
09/15/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentTransmits list of officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on continental establishment to obtain titles to certain lands lying northwest of Ohio River between Miami and Sciota River.
Printed Versions 
List of Invalids in Massachusetts
02/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed list of invalids who received pensions.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
List of Invalids
05/08/1790 Letter SignedKnox requests a list of the invalid pensioners that Haywood has paid the first installment of their pensions
#1290 Haywood, Ernest
List of Fiscal Responsibilities
03/1790 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for financial information to assist in committee ruling.
Charles E. Teenberg Collection.
Lincoln states that Massachusetts will not adopt Knox's militia plan
02/12/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Lincoln's opinion of Knox's plan for militia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Lillie solicits an appointment from Knox
03/06/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions assumption of state debt; asks for excise appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Letters for Judge Innes of Kentucky
08/09/1790 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed packet of letters addressed for Judge Innes of Kentucky. Knox requested that Randolf forward them in the safest manner possible.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Letter written in French from James Swan
12/27/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, enclosed banker's letter from James Swan in French.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Letter to the Secretary of War
01/26/1790 Autograph Letter SignedInforms the Secretary of War that the principal objection to closing the account of Col. Crane arises on the expenditure of the monies received by him in 1777 for recruiting services. States that he …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Secretary at War
11/28/1790 LetterbookThis letter encloses an account of monies paid to invalids and widows of soldiers killed in the service of the United States to the Secretary at War.
Military; Revolutionary War, Numbered MSS
Letter to the Paymaster General
01/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Paymaster General and the Commissioner of Army Accounts; mentions Jacob Read and the appropriate certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
05/06/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from the Auditor's Office at the Treasury to the Commissioner of Army Accounts; mentions regimental surgeons.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
03/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts, discussing Congress and the Board of Treasury.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Auditors Office
05/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThe Commissioner of Army Accounts responds to the Auditors Office at the Treasury Department, concerning an act of Congress and regimental surgeons.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter of Attorney
03/01/1790 Document SignedPower of Attorney from Charles White to Robert Prise. Acts as certification of White's service in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter of Attorney
02/04/1790 Document SignedDocument certifying the service of William Ferguson, late soldier during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Letter from William Barton: Request for appointment
05/31/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, advises ratification of Constitution in Rhode Island; asks for recommendation to appointment in Revenue department.
