Henry Knox
2391 documents

Claim of Colonel Harrison
04/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport upon the claim of Col. Charles Harrison. The claim is valid but may already have been settled.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Claim of Benjamin Foup
12/29/1790 Autograph Letter SignedSupports Shoup's claim as invalid, supporting documentation of the soldiers tours of duty given.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.
Certificate due to Rufus Lincoln
02/18/1790 Autograph Letter of Undetermined TypeAfter examining the petition of Rufus Lincoln, the Commissioner of Army Accounts determines that a certificate of 35 dollars is due to the petitioner.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Cavanaugh requests meeting with Knox
07/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for meeting with Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Carrington discusses contracting measures for the Southern Army with Knox
03/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses affidavits re contract to supply Southern army.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Carrington asks Knox to act as his disbursing agent
04/17/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for Knox to act as agent for public funds.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Captain Mercer's Account
01/21/1790 Autograph Draft Letter SignedHowell asks for Knox's permission to settle the account of Captain John Mercer.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Business of Naval Department: Difficulty Securing Appointments; Ship-building
05/28/1790 Autograph Draft LetterWolcott observes that the business of the Naval Department is still divided between the War Department and the Treasury Department. Mr. Higgenson has been contracted to build a ship in Massachusetts. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.
Burned Document
04/27/1790 Draft LetterThis document is a surviving fragment of the George Clinton Papers, which suffered extensive damage in a 1911 fire at the State Capitol in Albany, NY.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and Proclamations
Bryant announces the birth of his son to Knox
03/12/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Bryant informs Knox of the birth of his son.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Brett discusses war with Spain to Knox
07/07/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses prospects of war with Spain.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Breck recommends John Irving to Knox
06/26/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends John Irving for federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Breck discusses maritime issues with Knox
09/12/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses dependence on foreign sail manufacture; describes Boston sail manufacturer; describes level of production and resources.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bowles seeks an appointment from Knox
09/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for federal appointment; mentions Continental excise.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bourne seeks recommendation from Knox
08/18/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for recommendation to Marshall.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bourne seeks appointment from Knox
04/17/1790 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, asks for appointment as public agent abroad.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Biddle makes a recommendation to Knox
05/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends candidate for appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Belknap writes to Knox regarding a widow's continental securities
12/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for favor to forward letter; asks for advice re creditor application to Congress.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Barrett solicits the advice of Knox
12/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for advice re application to federal appointments.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Backpay for Corps of Artillery men 1784
03/17/1790 Copy of documentHowell reports completion of accounts of pay for corps of artillery commanded by Major [Bauman], and reports the amount due for those discharged and not settled on 1 July 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Back pay for officers and soldiers of late Army of the United States
03/20/1790 Document SignedHowell submits an estimate of monies required to make good to the sums already granted to certain officers and soldiers of late army of United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Back pay for Lieutenant Pillaster Joseph Bliss under Major Bauman in 1784
03/10/1790 Document SignedBack pay for Lieutenant Pillaster Joseph Bliss under Major Bauman in 1784 in the Corps of Artillerists.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Assembly of Troops under General Harmar
10/09/1790 Document SignedTroops and supplies prepared for expedition, reinforcements called from Fayette and Woodford counties. Details of march west by militia troops from Kentucky under direction of General Harmar.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}- No image
Articles of Clothing Needed
01/08/1790 LetterbookPrice has counted the clothing which was sent to Peekskill by Captain Conklin. The following items are missing and are needed to make up complete suits for the artillery clothing: 1 blanket, 2 pair …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. - No image
Articles Needed to Complete the Troops
02/26/1790 LetterbookPrice lists the articles needed to complete the troops. There are only enough buff cartouch box belts for two companies, as Captains Burbeck and Savage need to have a number on hand and none were …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
