Collection
42,880 items

Asheton's Receipt
06/17/1792 DocumentReceipt for $831 received from Lieutenant Morris by Joseph Asheton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Asheton's Receipt
06/17/1792 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is Major Joseph Asheton's receipt for $831 which Howell had charged to Morris. Morris asks therefore that Howell destroy his receipt for this same amount.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles Wanted by Mr. Morrow
10/05/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentArticles wanted by Mr. Morrow shall be immediately attended to.
James Robertson Papers
Articles Requested
11/03/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentArticles requested, Knox will direct Samuel Hodgdon to forward without delay.
James Robertson Papers
Articles of Agreement with the tribes of Indians on the Wabash
03/14/1792 LetterbookThis document is an articulation of points of agreement that were voted on and passed at Fort Knox between Major Hamtramck and the Chiefs of the tribes on the Wabash. A provisional article contained …
Manuscript Collection.
Articles Needed
10/19/1792 Autograph Letter SignedO'Hara asks that the following articles be purchased for the Quartermaster's Department: 40 dozen horse brushes; 40 dozen readying combs; 5 reams of large letter paper; one large beam for scales.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arsenals and military stores
10/14/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLargely illegible document from Secretary Knox to President Washington. Describes the status of arsenals and military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Arrangements for Paying the Army
09/11/1792 Typed letterKnox discusses the arrangements for the pay of General Wayne's army
Printed Versions 
Army Detachments to Pittsburgh
07/07/1792 Recipient's Letterbook CopyIt is good news that the frontier is quiet. Troops are in motion from Virginia and Maryland and several detachments under Campbell and Asheton should arrive in Pittsburgh soon. Recruiting continues to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3- No image
Arms Sold to South Carolina
12/18/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton explains the process for obtaining the monies received for the arms sold to South Carolina.
Printed Versions 
Arms for Wells's Recruits
05/07/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to have packed up and transported by water to Christiana bridge, in the care of Solaman Maxwell, one hundred stand of arms and accoutrements complete for Capt. Wells' recruits along …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arms & Clothing for Capt. Asheton
03/21/1792 Autograph Letter SignedStagg asks Knox to let Capt. Asheton have thirteen muskets and bayonets to complete the stand of arms for his recruits. Also he should be issued 100 suits of clothing which should be forwarded as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Armorers at Pittsburg to be paid through Quartermaster's Department
12/07/1792 Letter SignedJohn Stagg notes that Secretary of War has directed him to inform Hodgdon that armorers at Pittsburg are to be paid by the Quartermaster's Department.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)- No image
Approved Roads for Travel
09/14/1792 Printed Documentthe Glass, Bloody Fellow and John Watts have stopped the party of warriors from the five lower towns from waging war against the United States. Blount notified Little Turkey that he would erect block …
Printed Versions 
Approval for Delivery of Iron
04/27/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox approved the delivery of Agues iron from Carlisle to Pittsburgh. Iron is to be manufactured into camp kettles. James O'Hara appointed Quartermaster General, he will travel to Pittsburgh soon to …
James Robertson Papers- No image
Appropriations Required for the Services
11/08/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentEnclosed are the estimates for which appropriations will be required for the [military] Services for the year 1793.
Printed Versions 
Appropriations of money to Indian tribes
05/04/1792 Document SignedAppropriation of monies for the Oneida, Tuscarora, and Stockbridge Indians.
Special Folder- No image
Appropriate Answer to St. Clair's Letters
02/29/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentWashington asks Knox to prepare appropriate responses to General St. Clair's enclosed letters so that the general will not believe he is being slighted or ignored. (See transcipt below.)
Printed Versions 
Appointment with Instructions and Duties of Paymaster of Troops of United States
07/26/1792 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesDuties of paymaster of United States troops laid out in detail.
Anthony Wayne Papers
Appointment to Surgeon's Mate
04/12/1792 Letter SignedAppointment letter to Surgeon's Mate of William McCroskey. Enclosed Act of Congress which described the rules and regulations governing the military and all actions relative to its perpetuity.
John R. Williams Papers
Appointment to Cornet of Dragoons
03/13/1792 Letter SignedAppointment as Cornet of Dragoons, enclosed Act of Congress relative to military establishment.
Cherry Hill Collection
Appointment to Captain in the First Regiment of Infantry
04/12/1792 Letter SignedAppointment of Kingsbury to Captain in the First Regiment of Infantry.
The James Wilkinson Kingsbury Papers
Appointment to Brigadier General
04/12/1792 Letter SignedRequests response to appointment of Brigadier General.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Appointment of Wiliam Preston
06/22/1792 Letter SignedSecretary Knox advises William Preston on the conditions of his appointment as captain, pending the approbation of the Senate at their next session. Also offers the names of his subalterns.
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Appointment of agent to receive money and make purchases
08/08/1792 LetterbookLetter from the Commissary of Military Stores to the Quartermaster General. States that Knox showed him letter from Hamilton regarding appointment of agent to receive money and make purchases. Hodgdon …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.
