Henry Knox
2391 documents
Letter to the Secretary at War
Letter, discusses list of officers appointed in Rhode Island; discuesses recruiting service.
Misc MSSLetter from the Directors of the Ohio Company
On behalf of the directors of the Ohio Company, Rufus Putnam applies to the Secretary at War for military protection of frontier settlements.
Manuscript Collection.Illegible Text
Largely illegible document discusses Pratt's disappointment, rations, commissioned officers, and a recently enlisted soldier.
Captain John Pratt CollectionDiscussion of Robbery at Military Storehouse
Letter, describes burglary of military stores.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussing Return of Military Stores
Letter, mentions enclosed return of military stores [Return itself not included].
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscusses Trades with the Delawares and the Moravian Indians
David Zeisberger, Moravian Indian missionary, has requested an exchange of corn for powder, linen, etc. Refers to encounter with Captain Pipe, chief of the Delawares, who met with Ensign McDowell in …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersDischarged men of American Regiment
Refers to enclosure of return of sundry discharged men of American Regiment showing the several balances due them.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Describes Activity Surrounding Fort Harmar, French Creek, Preparations for Indian Treaty
Describes journey to French Creek and Captain Heart's work on his garrison and with the Seneca and Munsee. Describes geography. Discusses efforts to prepare for treaty. Refers to provisions and …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersDescribes Activity at Fort Harmar; Mentions Supplies, Officers, Recruits, Indians
Lists recent correspondence. Hopes that the treaty with the governor of the Western Territory will pacify the "savages" and land with the Ohio Company purchase. Discusses habitability of land …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersCredit Issued to U.S. by Merchants
Personal perspective on credit issued to U.S. gov't by contractors in lieu of payments. Requests information on location of troops in the west so contractors can supply them.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Contracts and Payment
Enclosed contract between U.S. government and Elliot and Williams. Noted contract did not specify method of payment.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Clothing and Foreign Relations
W. Knox discussed military supply issues. Feared clothing would not be ready for troops by the contracted date. Knox not yet written to Col. Wadsworth for money to fund Pratt's march.
Misc. Collection 422, Collection 166Claim of Sergeant Daniel Graig
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses the claim of Sergeant Daniel Graig for the pay due to him.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
