Henry Knox - Papers of the War Department

Henry Knox

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Discussion of Robbery at Public Magazine & State Convention
12/14/1789 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Olney plans to make the public powder more secure. He has not yet been able to bring to justice the people who burgled the magazine. News has reached them that North Carolina ratified the …
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Discussion of Robbery at Military Storehouse
10/10/1789 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, describes burglary of public stores.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
David Burtsier, Cooper
09/23/1789 Letterbook
The bearer, David Burtsier, was employed as a cooper in the ordnance department for three months and is now discharged.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Damaged Cannon, Shot, and Shells
09/03/1789 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has delivered 25 tons of damaged cannon, shells, and shot to Mr. Ingells. Also forwards the Returns of Ordnance and Paymaster Stores for the month of August.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Damaged Cannon Shells and Shot, Old Wrought Iron
06/30/1789 Letterbook
Price received Knox's letter of June 24 care of Abiathar Ingells. He has delivered to Ingells 55 tons of damaged cannon shell and shot as well as 6 tons 1600 and a quarter old wrought iron, per an …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Damaged Cannon Delivered
04/12/1789 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has delivered 45 tons of damaged cannon to Jonathan and Abiathan Ingells.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Condy solicits a federal appointment from Knox
05/21/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for appointment in Federal Government.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Compiled List
09/12/1789 Document
Bulleted list of questions and statements. Mentioned "hawk notes" and the Pioneer Association of Cincinnati, an essay or writing of some type on the Historical Collections of Tuskcarawa Valley, a …
Henry Miller Papers
Commisioners' Report on Negotiations with the Creek Nation
11/20/1789 Letter Signed
The Commissioners--Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys--report on their mission to negotiate a treaty with the Creek Nation. Since their mission was unsuccessful, they make recommendations regarding the …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)
Colonel Proctor solicits information from Knox on appointments
08/06/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for Ordnance appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Cockle solicits federal appointment from Knox
08/12/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for federal appointment; discusses Revolutionary War.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Cockle replies to Knox's letter informing of no vacancies
08/14/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses application for appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Certificate of employment for Vandenbrock
08/10/1789 Autograph Document Signed
Curtenius certifies the employment of Vandenbrock to Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Carrington solicits a recommendation from Knox
02/18/1789 Letter
Letter, asks for recommendation re appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Carrington discusses international politics with Knox
10/25/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses Judicial appointment; discusses French Revolution; mentions Revolutions in Denmark and Sweden.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Carrington declines Knox's invitation to New York
07/01/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, declines invitation to New York.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bruce solicits a federal appointment from Knox
08/03/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, Bruce advises Knox of public service so as to seek appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Brooks solicits a federal appointment from Knox
08/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Box of Clothing Received
02/02/1789 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has received the box of clothing agreeable to the invoice.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Bowdoin recommends Barrett to Knox
09/16/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, recommends Barret for Consulate appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Biddle solicits a judicial appointment from Knox
06/29/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, mentions a Bill for establishing a Judiciary; asks for Judicairy appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Biddle seeks recommendation from Knox to Washington
07/22/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, mentions health of child; asks for recommendation to President.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Benjamin Hickborn discusses family matters with Henry Knox
03/05/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses family affairs.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bauman solicits a federal appointment from Knox
05/21/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for appointment in Federal Government.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Barrett writes of appointments to Knox
11/17/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for recommendation for federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]