Henry Knox
2391 documents
Respecting pay for discharged soldiers in absence of returns
Howell expresses concern that paying men lately discharged would result in embarrassment and is strongly improper. Notes that many have already received pay. Amounts cannot be ascertained until …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Supplies
Request for supplies, cited better discipline of recruits occurred with supplies.
Bezaleel Howe PapersRequest for Payment for Services Rendered; Invalid Pensions
Letter, asks for balance due him by the United States; mentions Invalid accounts.
Jeremiah Olney PapersRequest for Instruction on Issuing Pension
Situation regarding payment of W. Warren and John Lucas, request for opinion on payment of pension.
Claims Sent (Letterbook) by the Massachusetts Loan Office, Jun1, 1785-Aug 14, 1791. (RG53) (M925, Roll 4)Request for Character Witness Concerning Officers
Letter, discusses recommendations of character for officers.
Jeremiah Olney PapersReport on living amongst the Creek Indians
Caleb Swan accounts for his time and travels among the Creek Indians. He has learned a bit of their language, but once McGillivray departed for his winter home in Florida, he found it intolerable to …
Walker Family PapersReport of Indian Expedition, Including Battles and Sedition
Suggests drawing upon reports of Captain Ferguson and Doctor Carmichael while waiting for official accounts from Harmar. Describes Indian attacks and different campaigns, often conflicting under …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReport from Joseph Howell on his examination of account of Joseph Cranch
Joseph Howell reports that in accordance with Knox's instructions, he has examined the account of Joseph Cranch for work done in the ordnance department. Howell notes that while he is unacquainted …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reply to and Comments on News of Public Opinion of Paine & Indian Campaign
Acknowledges & replies to Knox's sentiments in his last letter, including the state of public opinion in New York newspapers and the fall from grace of [Thomas?] Paine. Inquires after Knox's family & …
John Adams PapersRegarding Men Called to Action
Discusses orders from Gov. of Virginia to call out fifty men. Contract secured to supply men.
George R. Clark PapersRecruits to Proceed to West Point
Money due for pay and subsistence received, recruits gathered from Eastern States to proceed immediately to West Point.
Bezaleel Howe PapersRecommendation of Major's Brother
Letter of introduction for Major's brother who was to visit Philadelphia shortly. Discusses politics of recent expedition of troops to Indian territory, treatment of Indians, and reconciliation with …
D. McClure PapersRatification of the deed of Assignment for the two Indian children of Ebenezer Allan.
Document, ratification of a deed of assignment executed by the Chiefs of the Seneka Nation to the two Indian Children of Ebenezer Allan.
McKerson PapersRamsay recommends Harper to Knox
Letter, recommends Mr. Harper, the bearer.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Proctor complaints to Knox about selections for appointment
Letter, discusses appointment of Superintendant General.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Possession of Fort
Inquires about representation at Supreme Court to be held at Fort Pitt. Discussed possession of Fort being given by Sheriff to Messr. Turnbul and Mannie.
James Robertson PapersPoor Condition of Fort and its Structures
Repairs and improvements to magazine complete, Gen. St. Clair believed it more appropriate to erect new store houses than repair the dilapidated structures. St. Clair ordered road built then left for …
James Robertson PapersPhilips makes solicitation to Knox for contract to supply gun powder
Letter, asks for contract to supply gun powder; discusses manufacture of gun powder in Massachusetts.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Peace Negotiations With Cherokee, Troop Preparations & Recent Flood
Apologizes for ill health; discusses goods to be offered to Cherokee Indians, and expects a peace delegation from them shortly. Informs about the raising of troops and troop movements and equipment. …
King's Mountain PapersPay Rolls of Colonel Jackson
Informs the Secretary at War that it appears that Capt. T. H. Condy has produced the pay rolls of Col. Jackson.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
