Henry Knox
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Western forts
Discusses the British occupation and evacuation of army posts within the western territory of the United States. General Haldiman informs Knox that he has received no orders from the British King to …
Charles Thomson Papers, Mm73042861. -
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Inscription
Discusses what seems to be an order for an unnamed piece or pieces of material that was to have an inscription.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Discussion of Current European Politics
John Adams sends to Henry Knox a letter in which he discusses European politics.
John Adams Papers -
Case for entitlement to increased pay
Sumner discusses his case for entitlement to the pay and commutation of a major in the army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Retention of Militia
John Dickinson sends to Henry Knox a letter informing him that, in the interests of the state of Pennsylvania, LtCol Harmar should retain the troops in service past the expiration of their enlistments …
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Requsition from the Detachment at Albany
Timothy Pickering, Quartermaster General, has received a requistion from the detachment at Albany. Because Pickering lacks the means to answer Albany, he forwards the request to the Secretary at War, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Requests Guidance about National Military Uniforms and Customs
Reports that the cockade they wear is the Union black and white, but postulates that it may be better to establish a national uniform. Requests direction.
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Reports Meeting with Indian Chiefs, Cornplanter, at Fort Pitt about British Treaty, Fort Stanwix
Reports that 3 chiefs, 25 Indians of the Six Nations arrived at Fort Pitt wanting to speak to the commanding officer, so Harmar went to talk with them about a treaty. Cornplanter wished to get rid of …
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Reports Activity of Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, and Cherokee; British Attempts to Promote Subversion
The Wyandot and Delaware have brought in their prisoners and released them. The Shawnees profess peace, but the Cherokees remain hostile and have killed and scalped 7 people recently. Includes an …
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Report on the Health of the Garrison at West Point
William Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, reports to Henry Knox, Secretary at War, on the supply of medicine and the health of the garrison at West Point.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786. -
Report on Problem With Wagon Cover Shipment, & on Desertions from West Point
Discusses problem with bulkiness of shipped wagon covers; reports that three men have deserted -- two from Connecticut, one from [New] York -- and that parties have been sent in search of them.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786. -
Report on Powder Cask Contract
William Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, sends to Henry Knox, Secretary at War, a status report on contracted powder casks.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786. -
Report on Operations at West Point, & Precarious Medical Situation There
Discusses clothing, the temporary loss of a Connecticut sergeant who was recalled to that state to help with recruiting, and the sending of wagon covers. Informs Knox that he has summoned all …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786. -
Regarding Contract for Powder Casks
William Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, informs Henry Knox, Secretary at War, of the conditions for payment pertaining to the contracted requisition of powder casks.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786. -
Price Requests Further Orders from Knox
William Price, Deputy Commissary Military Stores, requests further orders from Henry Knox, Secretary at War.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786. -
Price Reports to Knox on Expiring Enlistments at West Point
William Price, Deputy Commissioner of Military Stores, expresses the impending difficulties experienced at West Point to the Secretary at War, Henry Knox. Price indicates the expiration of …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786. -
Price Reports to Knox on Clothing and Equipment shortages
William Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, reports to Henry Knox, Secretary at War, on the clothing and equipment necessary to outfit the Connecticut troops now arrived at West Point. Price …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
