Henry Knox
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Stores for Companies Mustered, Sent for a Doctor for Sick Men
04/05/1790 LetterbookPrice has packed and delivered all the stores according to Knox's orders, except for square files because he has none, and transmitted returns and receipts for each Captain. Three companies have been …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Stagg relays office matters to Knox
09/23/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses business of War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Speeches to Indians and Unnecessary Expenses
08/25/1790 Document SignedLists the Indian Nations and their reception of the speech given by St. Clair on behalf of the U.S. gov't. Supplies also discussed.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Sherburne solicits an appointment from Knox
05/31/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, advises re ratification of Constitution by Rhode Island; asks for recommendation to Office of Collector.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Sherburne solicits an appointment from Knox
01/18/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThis letter discusses the Rhode Island convention to ratify the Constitution. Sherburn then asks to be appointed to the Collector of the port of Newport.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Sherburne discusses politics with Knox
03/07/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Rhode Island convention; mentions Bill of Rights; discusses Constitution.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Sherburne asks Knox to reveal the reasons why his application was neglected
06/17/1790 Autograph Letter SignedSherburne makes inquiry to Knox for an explanation pertaining to the rejection of his application.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Settling of accounts with Corps of Artillery in 1784
03/04/1790 Document SignedMr. Bliss is attending to settlement of accounts of Corps of Artillery [under] Major Bauman 1784.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlements of sundry foreign officers
05/26/1790 Autograph Letter SignedInforms the Secretary of War that he has examined settlements of sundry foreign officers made by the previous Commissioner of Army Accounts; states that it appears that no settlements have been made …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Settlement for North Carolina
02/09/1790 Autograph Letter SignedHowell's report on the case of a North Carolina officer who was not included in the settlement for the state. Answer to Secretary of War request of 2/8/1790
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Schuyler discusses invalid pensions with Knox
08/07/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Invalid pensions.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Richard solicits appointment from Knox
01/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for appointment in the Revenue department; mentions Constitution.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Returns for Payments to Sundry Officers
04/21/1790 Document SignedLetter addressed to Henry Knox which enclosed return of payments to sundry officers, for which author has receipts. Requested warrants to settle accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Restraining Indian Hostilities, Etc.
08/13/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of letterThe President informs Knox of his intention to go to Mount Vernon as soon as public business will permit. Therefore, the President directs the Secretary of War to forward all business that requires …
Printed Versions 
Request That Cannons Be Left In Providence, Rhode Island
11/05/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedAsks that two cannons remain in Providence for use by the Artillery Company there.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Request for Information on the Harmar Expedition
11/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThere's been no news regarding Brigadier General Harmar's expedition against the Wabash Indians; the President requests the most recent information regarding the expedition.
Frederick M. Dearborn Collection- No image
Request for Camp Kettles and Straw
01/15/1790 LetterbookInforms the Secretary at War Henry Knox that Lt. Privee has requested camp kettles and straw for his men at the garrison. Tells Knox that there are only two camp kettles at the store and that straw …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Reports Plans for Fort Washington; Fears Trouble from Creek Indians
01/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReports visit from the Governor of the Western Territory [Arthur St. Clair], who then left for a visit of the new country, furnished with escorts under Lieut. Doyle and Major Wyllys. Believes Fort …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Reports Indian Attacks, Personnel Changes
03/24/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReports that the Indians continue to murder and plunder, including entire settlements. Requests troops be raised to suppress Indians. Announces personnel changes.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Report on the petition of various officers
05/19/1790 Draft LetterReport on the petition of Joseph Tucker, Thomas Condy, Robert Williams, and Samuel Armstrong. Delivered by the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the petition of the Curtis's
05/03/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport on the petition of Elijah and Sarah Curtis on behalf of the children of the late Capt. Robert Lewis of the Connecticut line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the petition of Pattin Jackson
05/28/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport on the petition of Pattin Jackson, an officer taken prisoner by the British from 1777 until 1780. Howell concludes that the petitioner has no legal claim to half-pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the Petition of Major Taylor
06/10/1790 Draft LetterReport on the petition of Major William Taylor of the Virginia Line for commutation of pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the petition of Lt. Harris's heirs
04/24/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport to the Secretary at War pertaining to the petition of the heirs of of the late John Harris, lieutenant in the 2nd Connecticut Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the petition of Jacobus Wynkoop
05/21/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport on the petition of Jacobus Wynkoop, appointed by Major General Phillip Schuyler during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
