Henry Knox
2391 documents

Hickborn asks Knox to recommend Glover to the President
07/15/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends General Glover for Collector.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hardin informs Knox of a successful expedition for the militia
11/06/1790 Autograph Letter SignedColonel Hardin reports of a successful expedition to Knox. Hardin also recommends Major Paul as an officer of ability.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Greaton solicits an appointment from Knox
05/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for military commission. Greaton was previously a Lieutenant in Col. Jackson's regiment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Gorham discusses the federal assumption of state debt with Knox
01/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses assumption of state debts.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Gorham discusses state debt and appointments with Knox
01/12/1790 Autograph Letter SignedNathaniel Gorham writes Secretary of War Henry Knox regarding recommendations for appointments and concerns over state debts.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Gorham discusses politics with Knox
04/17/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Six Nations; mentions bill to regulate Indian proceedings; mentions Anti-Federalists; asks for appointment for son; discusses assumption.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Gerry makes pay inquiry to Knox
03/02/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, Gerry asks Knox for pay due Samuel Rogers.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Freeman solicits an appointment from Knox
05/16/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions military established by Congress; asks for appointment to Inspector.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Forwarding Returns of Ordnance and Stores
04/08/1790 LetterbookForwards the returns of ordnance and quartermaster stores for the month of March. Mentions that he had to have Mr. Morrow work on the carriages. Doctor Adams was not available so Price sent for Doctor …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. - No image
Forwarding Returns of Ordnance and Stores
03/05/1790 LetterbookForwards the Returns of Ordnance and Quartermaster Stores for the month of February to the Secretary at War.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Flint forwards a letter to Knox
03/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Flint provides letter for Knox to remove his endorsement.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Extracts from the Lieutenants of Fayette, Woodford and Mercer to the Secretary of War
04/14/1790 Document SignedReports status of frontier; Indians from several tribes continue to attack settlers and steal property.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Expresses Concern about Miami Hostility; Hopes the US can Protect Frontier
05/01/1790 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to hostility received from the Miamis in conjunction with British traders. Worries that there will be no peaceful resolution and that the U.S. must take action to protect the people of the …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers- No image
Expedition to Omee River
11/23/1790 Manuscript Translation of LetterLetter, describes expedition to Omee River; describes lay of land along river; discusses frontier abbreviations for Indian names.
Berthrong Collection - No image
Expedition report from Major John Doughty
04/17/1790 Typed letterMajor Doughty reports on his expedition on Ohio, Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers. Lots of ice on Ohio river made it impossible for Doughty to proceed. He sent men forward on land. Details of rowing …
Printed Versions 
Examined accounts
03/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedAgreeable to the Secretary at War's request, the Commissioner of Army Accounts has examined the accounts of soldiers under the command of Col. Jackson at Yorktown.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Examined account of Lt. Col. Carleton
03/18/1790 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedAgreeable to the War Secretary's request, Howell has examined the account and petition of Lt. Col. Samuel Carleton.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Estimate of Expenditures for Construction of Frigates of Various Tonnage
10/30/1790 LetterbookKnox solicits an expert to provide one of many estimates for the cost of constructing frigates of various tonnage for Navy. Foster notes that Knox may be a better judge of the cost of the guns and the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
ENCLOSED: Letter from Shaw Regarding Appointment
01/29/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for recommendation to appointment in Revenue department.
Benjamin Moore Papers, 1785-1872.
Enclosed Certificates
06/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedCertificates, papers of Gov. Trumbull mentioned.
Bill Warren Collection
Employment of Contractors
10/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams brother to write Knox about contract between government and his business. Hopes for additional employment.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.
Edwards solicits an appointment from Knox
04/15/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for military appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Duer writes to Knox regarding accounting matters
05/13/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for note for funds.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Doughty discusses military pay with Knox
08/19/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses pay of troops.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Donnison seeks appointment from Knox
02/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for militia appointment; discusses plan of Militia; encloses return of militia in Massachusetts.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
