Henry Knox
2391 documents

Jackson writes to Knox
04/04/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions Constitution; discusses officers of the late army.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Jackson seeks letters of introduction from Knox
05/16/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions the assumption of state debt; discussses military establishment; asks for letters of introduction.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Jackson recommends Moses Hayes to Knox
02/21/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends Hays for Collectorship.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Jackson provides further election information to Knox
06/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses election of Federal representatives.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Jackson discusses the militia plan with Knox
12/26/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Harmar's expedition; discusses plan for the establishment of militia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Jackson discusses state debt with Knox
01/24/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions state debt; asks for federal appointment; discusses petition opposing state excise.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Jackson discusses politics with Knox
06/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses personal issues; mentions war between England and Spain discusses elections.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Jackson asks Knox to find employment for Captain Phelon
07/11/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends candidate for appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Jackson announces the election of George Cabot to Senate
06/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses election of Federal Senator.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Jackson announces the death of his father to Knox
04/11/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions death of father; asks for military appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Jackson advises that Knox's militia plan is not well received
02/21/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses plan for militia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Interception of Indian Raiding Parties
06/09/1790 Document SignedUnsuccessful dispersal of Indians on Ohio river. Enclosed copy of report on Indian raid on river.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Information on William Mason
03/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedInforms the Secretary of War that he has examined the books as requested and found that William Mason - a soldier formerly belonging to the Virginia Line - was imprisoned at the surrender of Charles …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Indian Depredations
05/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedOrders received. Updates on supplies. Latest intelligence stated Indians came up Ohio river and took nine boats.
George R. Clark Papers
Indian Attacks
05/13/1790 Document SignedMurder of several whites and Negros in Jefferson County by Indians related; many instances in numerous accounts that have occurred on the frontier.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Indian Attacks
05/01/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterSt. Clair mentioned Miami Nation hostilities and alliance with British traders. Advised punishment of hostile Indians for their depredations on frontier settlers and the raids on the Ohio river.
Printed Versions
Indian Attacks
01/26/1790 DocumentBy note received from Louisville, details of Indian attacks of settlements located on Russell Creek, and Danville.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)
Howell discusses the account of Colonel Crane with Knox
01/26/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses account of Colonel Crane.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hostile Indians
07/07/1790 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed dealing with hostile Shawnee Indians. Treaty at Fort Harmar, relations b/w settlers and Indians. Innes asserts Indians are aggressors and that settlers are defending their safety.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201
Hodgdon writes to Knox
03/04/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Hodgdon seeks appointment and speaks of invalids with Knox
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hodgdon discusses military stores with Knox
09/17/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Knox's accomodations in Philadelphia; discusses housing and transportation of public stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hodgdon discusses billeting and accomodations with Knox
10/30/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Knox's accomodations in Philadelphia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hodgdon discusses appointments and invalid pensions with Knox
03/12/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses payment of Invalid pensions.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Higginson solicits an appointment from Knox
03/17/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for military appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Higginson discusses affairs of the Union with Knox
04/07/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses affairs of the Union and mentions Hamilton's report.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
