Collection
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Delivery of Equipment and Supplies
Instructions for outfitting recruits to rendezvous at Pittsburgh.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Arms to West Point
Notification that arms and other articles will be delivered to West Point by Capt. Freeman.
Henry Knox PapersDelivery of Arms and Armaments
Orders to deliver muskets, bayonets, musket powder, and lead to Clement Biddle, Quartermaster General for the state of Pennsylvania.
James Robertson PapersDefense of the frontier
Secretary Knox writes that President Washington has directed him to assure Governor Lee of Virginia that he considers the United States responsible for the necessary expenses to defend the frontier. …
Henry Knox PapersDefense of Russell County
Request for militia to protect Russell County. Rations to be furnished by a Cherokee.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDefense of Ohio River
Orders to obtain all necessary supplies before embarking on campaign to defend Ohio river.
General CollectionDefective Trunnions, Chiefs of the Six Nations, Etc.
Knox discusses the method of strengthening the defective trunnions of the howitzers and the Chiefs of the Six Nations who are in Philadelphia and will return without waiting for the Cornplanter.
Wayne ManuscriptsDeductions from the account of the Secretary at War
Account of deductions from Knox's account as Secretary at War.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Decisive Action Against the Indians on the Frontier
Henry Knox's report to the President discusses the coming year's goals of peace in the frontiers and explains in detail how best to meet those goals, using both peaceful and military measures. He …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Decision to pay discharged troops 6 months pay
Vanden Brock conveyed Secretary of War Knox's approval of Howell's proposal to pay men discharged on six months pay and let the residue remain until settlement of their accounts can be completed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dealing with Discrepancies in Treaties Signed with the Creeks and Cherokees
Knox thanks Izard for communicating General Pinckney's observations regarding the boundary between the Creeks and the Cherokees. Knox states that from Pinckney's observations it would seem that the …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.Davis solicits an appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for appointment to Inspector of Excise.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Craig sends return of stores to Secretary of War Knox
Major Isaac Craig sends a return of stores at Fort Pitt to Secretary Knox. Craig refers to the murder of Indians at Beaver Creek.
Isaac Craig PapersCraig gives to Knox an updated status of stores held at Fort Pitt
Craig informs Knox that the arms which had been previously sent to "a committee of the inhabitants of Pittsburgh" are now credited to an account with Clement Biddle. Craig inquires into the propriety …
Isaac Craig PapersCraig gives report of arms delivered to Secretary at War
Craig informs Knox that arms have been delivered to the companies under the command of Captains Powers and Slough. Craig notes that blankets and clothing has arrived at Fort Pitt but not tents. …
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon; mentions General St. Clair's spirits
Craig discusses shipment of powder, procurement of river pilots, payment for corn and horses, and status of General St. Clair's spirits.
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses efforts to procure oats
Major Craig discusses efforts to procure oats and ship them via water route. Recipient of this letter possibly Samuel Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig PapersCover Letter Requesting Advice for Hodgdon
Knox requested Butler give directions to Hodgdon for preparation for campaign.
Archive Reports 1891Counties Sufficiently Protected, Orders to Move Troops
No additional protection needed for counties against a few Indians, Knox ordered Butler to march for Head Quarters with troops and supplies.
Archive Reports 1891Council with Six Nation Chiefs, Opinion on Knox
Butler enclosed proceedings from council with Six Nation chiefs held due to agitated Indians. Knox wants to "take all nations by the hand to meet" General Sinclair at Fort Washington on the Ohio but …
Archive Reports 1891
