Collection
42,880 items
Protection of the Frontier
Advice on preparing settlers for attack by Indians. Congress to approve offensive action by military for protection of settlers and frontier territory.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Protection of southern frontier of Virginia
Secretary Knox discusses with the Governor of Virginia the militia call up and pay, along with the protection of Virginia's frontier. President Washington will concur in every reasonable measure for …
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Protection of Frontier
Congress to discuss war and peace with Chiccamagas. Only defensive action by state to be taken in dealing with Indians.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection for Transport
Request to hire J. Wallace, who plans to transport a load of goods to Fort Pitt.
File 1789, Nov 23Protection and Building
Flour to be forwarded now that snow has decreased. Collaboration with Cornplanters tribe; scouting around Fort Franklin to warn against approaching Chippewas. Questions on choice of material Craig …
James Robertson PapersProspects for War & Officer Appointments
Letter, discusses prospects for war and officer appointments.
Collection LabouchereProposes Establishment of Superintendent of Indian Affairs
Prepared set of forms to establish office of superintendent of Indian affairs. Hopes to establish officer to superintend examination of settlements and public property of the U.S., an indispensable …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Property Loaded & Delivered
Parker asks Knox to have the bearer load the property . He will take good care of any property given him and deliver it promptly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proper Use of Cavalry Horses
Letter, discusses potential misappropriation of cavalry horses: one for the aide de camp, one for a servant. Knox is apt to think this is a mistake, and asks that the horses be returned to the troop. …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Promise of Increased Wages; appointment as Deputy Quarter Master General
Discusses Craig's duties and inadequate pay, with promises to increase wages.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndProgress of gun manufacturing in York
Hand informs Knox of the progress of manufacturing guns in York, Pennsylvania.
Papers of Major General Edward HandProcurement of equipment and route of travel
Because of the remoteness of Captain Preston's situation, SecretaryKnox forwards money for personal equipment, and one month's pay for the men. Equipment will be transported to Pittsburgh by Major …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionProcurement of articles in Quartermaster's Department
John Stagg informs William Knox that there were some articles in the Quartermaster's Department, such as tents, which Secretary of War directed Wm. Knox to procure previous to appointment of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Procedures for Invalid Payments
The Comptroller of the Treasury states that pension payments have not been made correctly, and asks Secretary Knox to please correct the list by which Thomas Smith makes his payments.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Procedure for Advances in Western Territory
Mr. Lanclive left for Philadelphia on previous day on return to Western Territory. Mr. Colesworthy made a mistake in accounting. Describes procedures for future conduct of transactions in the …
James Robertson Papers
