Henry Knox - Papers of the War Department

Henry Knox

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Henry Jackson discusses politics with Knox
05/31/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses Capt Vose's departure; discusses election results.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hazen speaks of an accounting mistake with Knox
12/09/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses accounting error.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hazen seeks the assistance of Knox
12/08/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, Hazen asks Knox for aid in settling his accounts.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hayes solicits Knox's recommendation for appointment
09/12/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Moses Hayes solicites Henry Knox's recommendation for his son's appointment as Collector of the port of Newport, RI.
M.M. Hays Papers.
Habersham accepts appointment as Collector
08/29/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, Habersham thanks Knox for the appointment received.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
General Wayne writes to the Secretary at War
10/25/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses Indian agents and warfare; discusses Indian aggression.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
General Lincoln solicits a federal appointment from Secretary at War
05/31/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for civil appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
General Jackson recommends Captain Bartlett to General Knox
03/01/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, advises Knox re Capt Bartlett.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Gardoqui thanks Knox for actions in behalf of his son
09/02/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, mentions death of President's mother; asks for advice about President.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Freeman solicits Knox for the position of clerk in the War Department
05/01/1789 Letter Signed
Letter, asks for appointment in War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Freeman solicits Knox for the position of clerk in the War Department
04/30/1789 Letter
Letter, asks for appointment in War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Freeman responds to not receiving an appointment from Knox
07/23/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks to remain in Knox's graces for any future federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Foster discusses naval offices with Knox
06/25/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses naval offices in seaports.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Fosdick discusses his application for federal appointment with Knox
06/16/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses application to federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Forwarding Returns of Ordnance and Stores
08/04/1789 Letterbook
Forwards the returns of ordnance and quartermaster stores for the month of July. Discusses the amount of cords of wood on hand.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Forwarded Stores
03/28/1789 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has forwarded by the bearer John Mandego various stores.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Forwarded Returns of Ordnance and Stores
12/02/1789 Letterbook
Forwards the Returns of Ordnance and Quartermaster Stores to the Secretary at War. Also encloses an account of what articles he has taken out of the store for public uses since December 1788, and for …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Fitzsimmons recommends Hall to Knox for appointment
07/20/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, Fitzsimmons recommends Hall to Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Federalist Politics
04/12/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, describes John Adams tour.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Federal Appointment
05/11/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Samuel Barrett solicits information regarding federal appointments from Knox. Mentioned losing his property to misfortune, and argues that he must provide for his family.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Fales discusses land sales with Knox
04/03/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, mentions fortifications; discusses Thomaston petition; discusses land sales.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Estimate of the Expense of the Treaty
06/14/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Estimate of the expense with which a treaty with the Indians of the Wabash and Miami rivers would probably be attended. Numbers supposed to be between 1200 to 1500 men.
Printed Versions
Engaging a Cooper from Boston
03/02/1789 Letterbook
Price submits returns of ordnance and quartermasters stores for February. There is a cooper in Boston, formerly a sergeant in Colonel Crane's regiment, who wants to reenlist. West Point is in need of …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Employees of War Office provide receipt for half pay to Secretary at War
07/20/1789 Document Signed
Payment Warrant for War Office Salaries. War Office employees acknowledge receiving half pay for April, May and June 1789.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Doughty introduces Allison to Knox
07/02/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, recommends bearer.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]