Collection
42,880 items

Breck recommends John Irving to Knox
06/26/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends John Irving for federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Breck discusses maritime issues with Knox
09/12/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses dependence on foreign sail manufacture; describes Boston sail manufacturer; describes level of production and resources.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bowles seeks an appointment from Knox
09/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for federal appointment; mentions Continental excise.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bourne seeks recommendation from Knox
08/18/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for recommendation to Marshall.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bourne seeks appointment from Knox
04/17/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, asks for appointment as public agent abroad.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Blank Bills of Exchange for the Regiment
01/02/1790 Autograph Draft Document SignedHowell discusses Beatty's need for blank Bills of Exchange and fears that the 282 he is sending will not be sufficient for Beatty's needs.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Blank Bills of Exchange for the Regiment
01/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedHowell asks Ernest to forward the blank bills of exchange to Capt. Beatty to be used for the business of the regiment.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)- No image
Bills to Endores, Duties as Paymaster, Lottery, and Treaty
08/16/1790 Typed DocumentHowell received a bill from Knox but it was not endorsed or accompanied by a letter of advice, so it cannot be accepted. His position as Pay Master General may soon cease, due to an act passed by …
Printed Versions 
Bill of exchange
06/07/1790 Document SignedBill of exchange by Samuel Meredith, Treasurer United States in favor of Howell. Please to pay Major Alexander Parker under proviso he accepts appointment. Certified by Benjamin [Mifflin]. Contains …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Biddle makes a recommendation to Knox
05/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends candidate for appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Belknap writes to Knox regarding a widow's continental securities
12/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for favor to forward letter; asks for advice re creditor application to Congress.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Barrett solicits the advice of Knox
12/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for advice re application to federal appointments.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Backpay request
03/04/1790 Autograph Letter SignedAsks the Commissioner of Army Accounts to inform him of the exact amount of backpay to which he, Broadhead, is entitled.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Backpay for Corps of Artillery men 1784
03/17/1790 Copy of documentHowell reports completion of accounts of pay for corps of artillery commanded by Major [Bauman], and reports the amount due for those discharged and not settled on 1 July 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Back pay for officers and soldiers of late Army of the United States
03/20/1790 Document SignedHowell submits an estimate of monies required to make good to the sums already granted to certain officers and soldiers of late army of United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Back pay for Lieutenant Pillaster Joseph Bliss under Major Bauman in 1784
03/10/1790 Document SignedBack pay for Lieutenant Pillaster Joseph Bliss under Major Bauman in 1784 in the Corps of Artillerists.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Authorizing Payment to Invalid Pensioners
07/16/1790 Printed Document SignedAn Act providing military pensions for one year to invalids who were wounded or disabled during the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Jefferson Collection
Authorization of the Purchase of West Point
07/05/1790 Printed Document SignedCongress authorizes the President to purchase for the use of the United States a tract of land situated in the State of New York, commonly called West Point, as shall be judged by him requisite for …
Thomas Jefferson Collection
Authorization of Militia Use in Washington County, Pennsylvania
04/13/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter acknowledges receiving a letter from inhabitants of Washington County, Pennsylvania, regarding recent Indian hostilities and authorizes the Lieutenant of Washington County to call up scouts if …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Authority to Call Up Scouts
04/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedCopies of letters giving authority to Lieutenants of Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahalia, and Kenhawa counties to call up scouts for the temporary protection of the settlers. Proof of United …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Attendance at Meeting
04/26/1790 Letter SignedBelieved there would not be a sufficient number of representatives of the Cincinnati at the meeting in Philadelphia to perform essential business. Knox "earnestly hopes" he and his party will form a …
Henry Knox Papers
Assignment and Power of Attorney
08/25/1790 Document SignedDocument certifying the service of Christopher O'Neal, late soldier in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Assignment and Power of Attorney
06/06/1790 Document SignedDocument certifying the service of James Davidson and Abraham Harnock, late soldier in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Assignment and Power of Attorney
06/06/1790 Document SignedDocument certifying the service of Jacob Atter and William Dull, late soldiers in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Assignment and Power of Attorney
05/01/1790 Document SignedDocument certifying the service of John Newell, late soldier in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
