Henry Knox
2391 documents

Recommendations for Surgeons
04/29/1790 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed personal preferences for doctors to be appointed officers, recommendations.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
Proctor invites Knox to ceremony for the President
12/23/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for attendance of New Years Day ceremony.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Plan for operations against Wabash Indians
08/23/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair explains his plan of operations against the Wabash Indians, coordination with commanders, logistics, contractors, numbers of troops, and expected timelines. Included Gamelin's journal which …
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Pike requests an appointment from Knox
03/15/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for recommendation to Excise appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Pierce inquires about bounty lands to Knox
01/31/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for bounty lands.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Peck solicits appointment from Knox
02/15/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for appointment in Revenue department; mentions Constitution.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Peck asks Knox to meet with Wadsworth
07/01/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks Knox to meet with Wadsworth regarding nominations for Rhode Island.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Pay for Detachment of Artillery
04/06/1790 LetterbookCaptain Burbeck has informed him that there is one month pay for the detachment of artillery left at West Point. Encloses for the Secretary at War a list of names.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Pay for Depreciation
05/13/1790 Autograph Letter SignedInforms the Secretary at War that by the accounts - transmitted to the office - of depreciation of the state of New York, it cannot be ascertained to what period Jacobus Wynkoop was paid for …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Pay Due to Family of Deceased Continental Officers
02/19/1790 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses pay due to the heirs of deceased members of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Pay Claim
01/11/1790 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the claim of a Mr. Purcell for extra pay for service as Judge Advocate to the Southern army in the Revolutionary War (1783)
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Order to Pay R. Welsh
05/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedBalance due Robert Welsh, Howell orders his payment by Knox despite accusation that Welsh stole 102 barrels of powder.
Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905)
Opinion on Indian Attacks
07/07/1790 Document SignedStated that all warfare has been due to Indian aggression. In an effort to protect and preserve land rights, an expedition of volunteers into Indian territory will commence. Volunteers will not …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}- No image
Operations against Wabash Indians
08/23/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPresident Washington desires that operations against the Wabash be effectual. Authorizes more numbers of troops if required. Consents to mounting of 200 militia on horseback. Energy must be blended …
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On the Wyandots, Major Doughty's peace mission, and attack by Indians within twelve miles of Danville, at Carpenter's Station
01/26/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentExpresses confidence in friendly disposition of Wyandots; their influence over other tribes is considerable. Discusses Major Doughty's peace mission to the southern Indians, the establishment of a …
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On the petition of Doctor Hosmer
06/11/1790 Autograph LetterThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes the War Secretary on the petition of Doctor Timothy Hosmer of Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
On the building of forts on the Miami of the lake; French settlers at Gallipolis; lack of provisions
11/26/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair had discussed the advisability of building a fort on the Miami of the Lake, in case of success by the military expedition, but Knox turned him down because of concern over costs. St. Clair …
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Olney Announces the Ratification of the Constitution in Rhode Island
05/31/1790 Autograph Letter SignedColonel Olney announces the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in Rhode Island to Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Ogden informs Knox that he will make a remittance for Mr. Webber
05/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedOgden discusses personal matters, the health of Washington, and a remittance for Mr. Webber.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Ogden discusses Indian affairs with Knox
08/09/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indian delegation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Offering congratulations to Knox
01/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThe Marquis offers congratulations on Knox's appointment to the post of Secretary of War. The Marquis also upholds Americans as great people who he hopes will consider him a friend and discusses …
Society of the Cincinnati Archives
Nourse gives account of travel expenses to Knox
03/12/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, encloses statement of Allowances for travelling expences.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Notification of Cherokee Declaration of War & Estimate of the Situation
1790 Autograph Letter SignedPostscript on letter envelope, informs Knox of recent declaration of war by several Cherokee villages (on whom seems to be unclear). Against the possible threat of a roving force of three to …
King's Mountain Papers
Newman solicits an appointment from Knox
01/17/1790 Autograph Letter SignedIn this letter Samuel Newman asks Henry Knox for a military appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Muster Rolls of Late Virginia Line
03/02/1790 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedWrites the War Secretary that he has examined the muster rolls of the late Virginia Line, along with the accounts of the state of Virginia for depreciation granted to the troops. Proceeds to list …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
