George Washington
385 documents
Statement of Secretary of War to President of United States relative to South Western Frontiers
Statement relative to Southwestern portions of United States, connected with Georgia, Creek Indians. Begins by recounting James Seagrove, Creek Indian Agent, conference with lower Creeks in November …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dStatement of Secretary of War to President of United States relative to South Western Frontiers
Knox recounts that during November 1792, Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove was successfully pursuing peace efforts with the Creek Nation until prospects were clouded on 11 March 1793 with the robbery …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRequesting Orders to General Wayne to Abstain from Hostilities
In this letter the Federal Commissioners for Sandusky Conference request that President Washington issue fresh orders to Major General Anthony Wayned to abstain from hostilites and to remain quietly …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRegarding Scouts and Garrisons on upper parts of Ohio River
Knox's propositions relative to Scouts and Garrisons for posts on upper parts of Ohio River.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Outlines Relations with Indians about Truce, Treaty of Fort Harmar, and Borders
Requests that commissioners be informed of all treaties & boundaries with northern and western Indians. Refers to Indian lands ceded or purchased to the U.S., questioning to which tribes the land …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Opinion of Hamilton & Knox Respecting the Brigantine "Little Sarah"
Hamilton and Knox state the reasons for their opinions relative to the affair involving the French privateer "Little Sarah" in which the neutrality of the United States was violated by France.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOne-Third of the Answers to the Questions of April 18th
Knox and Hamilton propose a joint answer to one-third of the President's questions of April 18th relative to relations with France.
Alexander Hamilton PapersKnox and Hamilton offer opinions about oath of office to Washington
Knox and Hamilton send their opinions regarding the oath of office to Washington. Letter, encloses opinions about the time, place and manner of the President taking the oath of office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox and Hamilton offer joint opinion to Washington
Letter, encloses (originally) a joint opinion of Knox and Hamilton.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
