Henry Knox
2391 documents

Report on the petition of Ichabod Spencer
05/04/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport on the petition of Ichabod Spencer of the Connecticut line. Talks of the depreciated state of the Revolutionary paper money.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the Petition of Edward Thomson
03/26/1790 Autograph LetterReport on the petition of Edward Thomson, a private during the early stages of the Revolutionary War. Howell finds that the petitioner has no claim on the United States.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the Petition of Captain Fox
04/23/1790 Draft LetterReport on the petition of Capt. Nathaniel Fox, officer of the 6th Virginia Regiment, for commutation of pay and compensation for wounds received in the service.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the claims of various officers
04/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport by the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the claims of Major Nathaniel Smith and Captain Theodore Bliss; mentions certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the claim of Lt. Hicks
04/13/1790 Autograph LetterReport on the claim of Lt. Isaac Hicks
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the claim of James Derry
03/19/1790 Draft LetterResponds to Knox's request for a report on the claims of James Derry, which he in turn validates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on petition
01/29/1790 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses - in a letter to the Secretary of War - his report on a petition from a particular captain.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Report on military engagement with Indians on the Miami and St. Joseph Rivers
10/29/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReports on the success of General Harmar at the Indian towns on the Miami and St. Joseph Rivers. Estimates 200 Indian dead. Some fear Ensign Britt may have been killed or captured. Mentions that Major …
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Report on attempts to break up of a nest of vagabond Indians
06/09/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAt the solicitation of Kentucky inhabitants, Harmar reports that he broke up a nest of vagabond Indians, who had infested the river, trying to establish themselves on the Scioto River in order to …
Printed Versions 
Report on Army Accounts Memorialist by Commissioner
03/16/1790 Document SignedHowell reported on payments made and questions appropriations made.
Anthony Walton White Papers [Box].
Report of Expedition against Little Turtle and Miamis
11/23/1790 Autograph Letter SignedJosiah Harmar provides a detailed account to the Secretary at War of the failed military expedition against Little Turtle and the Miamis. This account includes such details as the order of march, the …
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, Papers- No image
Report of engagement with Indians vicinity Miami village
11/04/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHarmar reports that he marched 320 Federal troops and 1453 militia. His forces made it to the Miami village. He found it abandoned. Upon engagement, his forces suffered heavy losses, about 180. But …
Printed Versions 
Report from St. Clair about Failure to Achieve Peace with the Wabash; Seeks Militia
07/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport from Governor St. Clair of failure to produce peace with the Wabash. Requests permission for authority to raise militias for protection based on orders from the President.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Regarding the Society of the Cincinnati, Invalid Pensions, & Rhode Island Politics
04/25/1790 Autograph Letter SignedHopes to attend meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati in Philadelphia. Crossed-out portion of letter mentions business of Rhode Island invalid pensioners. Mentions Rhode Island's choice of …
Society of the Cincinnati Archives
Regarding the petition of William Gould
06/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedResponds to the War Secretary's request for information on the petition of William Gould, senior surgeon at a hospital in Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding Receipt for Transport of Public Stores
10/29/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses receipt for transport of public stores.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Regarding Receipt for Transport of Public Stores
10/04/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, encloses receipt for transport of public stores.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Regarding Payment of Invalid Pensions (2)
06/04/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, discusses payment of Invalid pensions.
Jeremiah Olney Papers- No image
Regarding Knox's Proposals on the Militia
01/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentLincoln notes that although Knox's proposals would make for the strongest militia in the world, the people of Massachusetts will not support it on the basis of expense, pay of officers, no pay of men, …
Printed Versions 
Regarding Invalid Pensions, the Constitution, Rhode Island Convention, & Office of Collector of Imports
01/28/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, discusses returns of Invalid pensions; mentions Constitution; discusses state convention; asks for appointment to Collector of Imports.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Regarding Fiscal Affair
11/11/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, appears to pertain to a financial matter.
Letter From the Governors- No image
Regarding Camp Kettles and Other Supplies
02/03/1790 LetterbookInforms the Secretary at War that he has tried the tin intended to make camp kettles and that he has contracted with Mr. Morrow to make 40 of them. Tells Knox that if he believes that more than 40 …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Regarding Bill for Shipment of Military Stores
09/11/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, encloses bill for shipment of stores.
Jeremiah Olney Papers- No image
Regarding Alexander McGillivray and the Creek chiefs passing through Philadelphia
07/15/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox can assure President Washington that, if Alexander McGillivray and the Creek chiefs pass through Philadelphia on their way to New York, they will receive every proper attention.
Printed Versions 
Refuting claims of impropriety on the part of General Greene
07/21/1790 Autograph Letter SignedBurnet confirms that he received a message from Knox informing him of the suggestions that General Greene was conducting an improper business relationship with John Banks and Company, and that the …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
