Collection
42,880 items

Enclosed accounts settled
01/12/1790 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses accounts settled by Maj. John Patton with John Yeates, late Paymaster of the Delaware regiment; encloses other amounts as well.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Enclosed account against the United States
04/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses an account against the United States transmitted to him by William Judd, agent for the distribution of certificates for the Connecticut Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Employment of Contractors
10/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams brother to write Knox about contract between government and his business. Hopes for additional employment.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.- No image
Employing Scouts for Kentucky
04/03/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFrom most information received, Indians still continue depredations on frontiers. Knox encloses same authority and discretionary power for employing Scouts for Kentucky as were sent on March 3d to …
Printed Versions 
Embarkation Orders for Captain Burbeck
03/30/1790 Autograph Letter SignedKnox issues his orders regarding the embarkation, supply, and pay of three companies who are to board two vessels whose destination is to be revealed once they arrive at Philadelphia.
Henry Knox Papers
Edwards solicits an appointment from Knox
04/15/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for military appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Duplicate receipt for payment to recruits
01/04/1790 Document SignedDuplicate receipt from Captain Isaac Concklin for advancing pay to recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Duer writes to Knox regarding accounting matters
05/13/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for note for funds.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Draft of the Proposed Treaty with the Creek Nation
08/07/1790 Draft DocumentThis is a draft of the proposed treaty with the Creek nation with an emphasis on the education of Creek children.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Doughty discusses military pay with Knox
08/19/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses pay of troops.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Donnison seeks appointment from Knox
02/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for militia appointment; discusses plan of Militia; encloses return of militia in Massachusetts.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Dollar Amount of Certificates
02/25/1790 Autograph Document SignedCommissioner of Army Accounts lists ten states and the appropriate dollar amount of certificates for each.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Documents relating to claims against the late Quarter Master's Department
12/07/1790 Printed DocumentAnspach says that he has been too ill to attend to any business. Will collect documents relating to claims against the late Quarter Master's Department.
Printed Versions 
Documents for William Blount
09/06/1790 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed documents for Blount, new governor of territory ceded by North Carolina. Details of location included. Includes proclamations by President Washington concerning Indian treaties.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Doctor Eustis discusses invalid pensions with Knox
03/06/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, describes proposal for paying Invalid pensions.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Doctor Eustis discusses invalid pensions with Knox
01/23/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for advice re Invalid pensions.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Displeasure with Harmar's Performance
11/19/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentWashington expresses extreme displeasure with Harmar's expedition against the Wabash Indians. He notes that he expected little from the moment he heard Harmar was a drunkard. He expected less when he …
Printed Versions 
Discussion of Transportation of Military Stores from Rhode Island
08/25/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, discusses transportation of public stores from Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Discussion of Transportation of Military Stores from Rhode Island
08/11/1790 Letter SignedLetter, discusses transportation of public stores from Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Discussion of Transportation of Military Stores from Rhode Island
07/09/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, discusses transportation of public stores from Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Discussion of Transport of Military Stores to West Point (2)
12/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, discusses transport of public stores to West Point.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Discussion of Transport of Military Stores to West Point
12/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, discusses transport of public stores to West Point.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Discussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids (8)
04/28/1790 Letter SignedLetter, discusses payment of Invalid pensions in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Discussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids (7)
04/15/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, discusses payment of Invalid pensions in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Discussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids (6)
04/08/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, discusses payment of Invalid pensions in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
