Henry Knox

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Report on the state of Indian affairs
09/02/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair expresses anxiousness over the state of Indian affairs. Delawares appear to be friendly. Expects information on the Six Nations soon. Discusses preparations by Pennsylvania and Virginia to …
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Report from Colonel Josiah Harmar
06/15/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports on the movements of General St. Clair who arrived at Fort Pitt and later attended to affairs at Ligonier. Major Doughty proceeds in a barge. Large boat laden with provisions for treaty set out …
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Regarding treaty talks with Creeks at Tugelo River at house of Lachland Cleaveland on Georgia side
08/08/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Gentleman has returned from delivering talks from Commissioners. Answers from Creeks appear to be friendly; willing to attend treaty next month at Tugelo River at house of Lachland Cleaveland on …
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Regarding the state quota of troops
05/07/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Letter, advises Knox re command state quota of troops. Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar and other officers therein named are continued in the command of the state's quota of troops to be raised for …
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Regarding the Forwarding of Stores, Equipment Alterations & Powder Cask Contract
06/26/1788 Letterbook
Reports forwarding of stores for New Jersey recruits and for Fourth of July celebration. Discusses alteration of bayonet belts and powder cask contract.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
Regarding provisions for Indians and attack by party of Indians
07/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports on attack by party of Indians. St. Clair notes that it cannot be determined whether this was a wanton act or deliberately committed to embarrass the Councils and obstruct a general peace. …
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Regarding Proof of Cannon Claim in Expense Account; Ratification of Constitution in Massachusetts
02/17/1788 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, discusses proof of claim for cannon; mentions adoption of the Constitution in Massachusetts.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Regarding intelligence on Indian affairs in Northwest Territory
03/14/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Letter, describes preparations for Indian treaty; discusses Indian disposition for war; mentions intelligence report. If a general Indian war is to be avoided, some accommodation with these people …
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Regarding Indian Disposition to Treat with United States
01/27/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses Indian disposition to treat with United States. Mentions white aggression and Indian aggression, blamed both parties for problems. Describes British influence on the frontiers. Describes …
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Questionable Propriety of Captain Town's Claim
04/07/1788 Letter Signed
Pierce reluctantly agrees to pay Captain Town's claim but only because it is allowed by the Resolve of November 2nd, 1785. Otherwise, he doubts the propriety of a claim that should have been made at …
Presidents Papers, John Sullivan, 1787-May, 1788
Provisions Sold to Mr. Morrow
05/03/1788 Letterbook
Agreeable to Knox's request, Price has sold 228£ of stores to James Morrow. Encloses two accounts of the articles sold to him. Discusses the state of the powder and need for new casks. Encloses …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Provisions and Supplies
06/18/1788 Letterbook
Discusses various provisions and supplies with the Secretary at War. Acknowledges that he has received his previous letter enclosing the invoice for 134 suits of clothes. Old carriages are being burnt …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Preparations for Indian Treaty; Reports Indian Attack
09/14/1788 Extract of Letter
Announces Zeigler's arrival, escorted by Cornplanter and Halftown, an Oneida chief, and several of the Six Nations, to arrange the treaty. Describes attack on Lieut. Peters and Major Hamtramck's men …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Preparation for Indian Treaty; Reports Indian Trading Efforts
04/26/1788 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, Signed
Expresses frustration that Tardiveau has not delivered the letter. Describes his travels and explains Nicholson's intelligence about how the Indians will approach the treaty with the intent to …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Peace Treaty with the Cherokees
12/13/1788 Printed Document
Cherokees wish to come to a friendly treaty. Has urged same to North Carolina and trusts they will send forward commissioners and supplies. If this does not happen, expresses fear that there will be a …
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Pay account of the 1st Regiment at West Point
04/15/1788 Author's Letterbook Copy
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses the pay account of the 1st Regiment at West Point.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Party of Chippewas in close confinement
07/22/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Following the violence at the falls of Muskingum, party of Chippewas returned and were taken into custody under suspicion of ill intentions. Had a soldier's cartridge box in their possession.
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Outrages on Cherokees by people of State of Franklin
10/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Following several outrages on Cherokees by people of Franklin, Winn sent letter to Governor of North Carolina to put a stop to future hostilities. Also contacted commanding officers on frontiers of …
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Outlines Travel Plans; Preparations for Indian Treaty
04/26/1788 Autograph Letter Signed
Outlines travel plans from Muskingum, to Venango, to Captain Heart's post, where he assures that he will do everything in his power to assist this company. Believes this group of people to be quite …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Olney Discusses Rejection of Constitution in Rhode Island
11/05/1788 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses rejection of Constitution in Rhode Island.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Ogden provides letter of introduction
12/03/1788 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for introductions re appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Obligations to Contractors
06/18/1788 Document Signed
Discussion on obligation of government to pay balance when accounts are settled.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.
Meeting with the Indians Delayed
06/23/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The meeting of the Indians delayed. Probably will assemble next month. Indians got to Sandusky prepared for war, but stopped and turned back. This a favorable omen. Requests fresh instructions.
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McGillivray's influence; war on Georgia; Creek-Cherokee alliance
12/08/1788 Printed Document
Winn encloses and discusses McGillivray's letter and suggests that if the Indians don't come to the treaty, they mean war; will come down in great force on Georgia. Reports that a fort between the …
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Letters to Governor of Virginia and President of Pennsylvania requesting that they prepare militias
09/02/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair has written to Governor of Virginia and President of Pennsylvania requesting that they give orders to their Lieutenants in the frontier counties to have their proportions of militia required …
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