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Sargent discusses the Adjutant General with Knox
01/06/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, alludes to St. Clair's campaign defeat; discusses post of Adjutant general.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Sargent Discusses Indians Treaties with Knox
10/29/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indian treaty.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Sargent discusses defective stores with Knox
11/10/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, describes errors in military stores; describes inferior quality of military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Safe Return of the Cherokee Chiefs
02/16/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox informs Blount of the arrangements being made for the safe return of the Cherokee chiefs to their home and the imperative of immediately notifying the federal government if the southern Indians …
Printed Versions 
Safe Conduct to Fort Washington
05/15/1792 Autograph Letter SignedMoylan hopes to meet the official guard for their safe conduct to Fort Washington. He has been particular in the choice of horses in the hope that they will be adequate for the expedition.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Saddles for Dragoons
07/25/1792 Extract of LetterSecond of two extracts in this Document. Secretary Knox directs Mr. Williamson to ship the saddles to Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Saddles for Dragoons
07/23/1792 ExtractAgreeable to Dayton's request, Capt. John Stake examined the saddles offered for sale at the tavern by Mr. Williamson. He found them of good quality and well adapted for use by dragoons. They are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Saddle for Wayne's Wagoner
05/30/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to furnish General [Anthony] Wayne's wagoner with a common saddle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Saddle & Bridle for Davidson
04/17/1792 Autograph Signed DraftStagg directs Knox to let Lt. Davidson of the Cavalry have a saddle and bridle of those now in store, taking his receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Running Boundary Lines in Cherokee Country
12/16/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGovernor Blount explains the implications of running the boundary lines established by the Treaty of Holston, especially those through the Nine-mile settlement which have been disputed by the …
Printed Versions 
Robertson Temporary Agent
04/22/1792 Autograph Letter SignedMentioned President approving General Robertson as temporary agent for Chickasaws. Discussed conciliatory actions between Chocktaws and Chickasaws.
James Robertson Papers
Robert Smith and partners forward a contract to Knox
03/21/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses proposal for contract.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Rifles in transit.
03/13/1792 Author's Letterbook CopyHand informs Knox that fifty rifles are being forwarded to to Pittsburg.
Papers of Major General Edward Hand
Rifle Shipment
05/16/1792 Contemporary Copy of LetterGeneral Hand writes Secretary Knox on the shipment of rifles, which are packed and awaiting a wagon to transport them. Not all of the rifles were acceptable, but more are expected.
Papers of Major General Edward Hand
Rifle Order
04/30/1792 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedSecretary Knox provides the numbers of rifles currently in production, stating that one of the suppliers made shoddy rifles that he cannot approve.
Papers of Major General Edward Hand
Returns, Powder, Return of Howitzers, Untimely Remittances
10/05/1792 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses return. Expects to receive powder. General Wayne ordered return of three of the small howitzers; trunnions are insufficient. Mentions settlement of accounts. Laments the lack of timely …
James Robertson Papers
Return of Wagons, Horses, and Oxen
11/02/1792 LetterbookReturn of wagons, horses, and oxen at western posts. Distinguishes between wagon horses, pack horses, and saddle horses.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Return of Stores and Report on Activities
06/01/1792 Autograph Letter SignedForwards return of stores. Does not include boats. Mentions camp kettles. Dr. Hutcheson has set out for Fort Franklin with David Mead. Report of Major McCullen defeat at Beaver Creek proved false. …
James Robertson Papers
Return of Stores & Equipments
06/20/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to immediately make out and transmit to the War Office a return of all the military and quartermaster stores and equipments that have been forwarded to Pittsburgh for the present …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Stores
08/25/1792 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary of War is absent for few days. Letter and returns received at Pittsburg last post.
James Robertson Papers
Return of Stationery by Lieutenant Joseph Elliot
05/16/1792 Document SignedStationery borrowed and returned by Artillery Lieutenant Joseph Elliott used by a detachment of artillery recruits in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of public stores
07/23/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to Secretary Knox. Directs public stores forwarded to West Point; discusses artillery field pieces. The artillery pieces were delivered to Colonel Tilinghast by order of General Sullivan during …
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Return of public stores
07/20/1792 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter to Secretary Knox discussing the final return of public stores from Providence, Rhode Island to West Point, New York.
Jeremiah Olney Papers- No image
Return of Persons Killed, Wounded, and Taken Prisoner
11/05/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentA return of persons killed, wounded, and taken prisoners, from Miro District, since the 1st of January 1791.
Printed Versions 
Return of Military Stores Requested
05/24/1792 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests a return of ordnance, arms, and military stores for the campaign, including those sent on to Pittsburgh. They are for General Wayne who is setting out for headquarters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
