George Washington
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Henry Knox to President of United States George Washington: recommendations on locations of arsenals and magazines, development of a national arms industry, and return of ordnance, arms and military stores in possession of United States
Included in this return are some recommendations regarding strategic location of magazines and arsenals across the United States and the importance of developing an arms industry in the United States. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTom the Tinker and Other Offenders
The list of prisoners has now reached 150 and it appears that the notorious offender calling himself "Tom the Tinker'" has also been apprehended in Marietta. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersThoughts on Defense submitted to President Washington
Secretary Hamilton ruminates on what he believes is needed to provide an effective defense of the United States. Text is highly illegible
Alexander Hamilton PapersSuspension of the Establishment at Presque Isle
Govenor Mifflin makes his case against the suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle, arguing that the land for the town is the property of his State and could not justifiably have …
William Irvine PapersSoliciting a Naval Appointment
Captain Murray solicits a naval appointment from President Washington.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSecretary at War tenders resignation to President Washington
Knox submits his resignation from the office of Secretary at War to the President of the United States, George Washington.
Huntington MssRight Wing is Fully In Measure with the Left
Hamilton reports on the progress of the expedition to confront the insurgents in western Pennsylvania. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersRequest from Creeks
Poses question on behalf of the Creek Nation.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Report from the Camp Near Cherry's Mill
Hamilton reports on the progress of the expedition to confront the insurgency in western Pennsylvania. Delegates from the four western counties have been appointed to confer with President Washington.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommends Alexander Murray for a Command in the Navy
Stone recommends Captain Alexander Murray for a command in the Navy. Murray served as a captain under Stone's command and distinquished himself as a brave and active officer of exceptional character …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
