Henry Knox
2391 documents
Land Purchase
Wendell has no idea on quality of his land in the Muscongus Tract. Writes to Knox, who also has land there, to tender the first offer and suggest a price.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Naval & Maritime CollectionJackson writes to Knox regarding Indians, militia, and appointments
Letter, discusses Indian aggression; mentions pioneers and frontier life; discusses militia establishment; alludes to Revolutionary War; recommends Joseph Williams to appointment; letter contains an …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jackson makes recommendations to Knox
Letter, recommends Samuel Andrews for appointment to ensign.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jackson makes recommendation for appointment to Knox
Letter, discusses maps of Eastern Massachusetts; recommends candidate for Post Master General.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jackson discusses supplying troops with Knox
Letter, discusses outfitting military and recruits; discusses supply of provisions; mentions annual lottery.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jackson discusses militia appointments
Letter, discusses militia appointments; alludes to Revolutionary War; discusses candidate for major.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jackson discusses Harmar's expedition with Knox
Letter, discusses Harmar's expedition; discusses applications to appointments.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jackson discusses appointments and the militia with Knox
Letter, Jackson discusses Federal appointments; mentions militia; wishes for war between England and Spain.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Issue of Pension Payment Resolved
Payment of Sherman and Lucas resolved, canceled certificated enclosed.
Claims Sent (Letterbook) by the Massachusetts Loan Office, Jun1, 1785-Aug 14, 1791. (RG53) (M925, Roll 4)Instructions to the Secretary of War
Prior to his trip through the southern states, President Washington relays to Knox instructions regarding proposed operations in the territories northwest and south of the Ohio River, and approves of …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Information on Appointees
The President asks for information on appointees. Habersham is mentioned.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Inducements to ratify Indian treaty
Report describing what is necessary to induce the Indians to ratify certain provisions of a recent treaty.
Henry Knox PapersIndian Affairs
Discusses current Indian Affairs [largely illegible burned fragment].
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsHospital
House rented and amenities provided to care for sick. Request for instructions regarding hospital barracks in general.
James Robertson PapersHooper seeks appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for Excise appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Hobby seeks an appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for recommendation to federal appointment. Hobby encloses a description of his experience which "entitles" him to a particular military position.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Hamilton forwards the intentions of the President to Knox
Letter, directs details of President's letter; mentions white aggression; mentions Indian treaties.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]General Maunsell requests information from Knox
Letter, asks for President's arrival date.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Garrisoning at Fort Washington
Letter, discusses garrisoning Fort Washington.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Gardner discusses new inventions with Knox
Letter, discusses donation of machine schematics.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Forwarded Dispatches and Ammunition
Dispatches, powder, shells, and lead to be forwarded with Lieut. Heartshon. Noted new buildings to house magazine and stores erected at expense of United States, and since both were to be surrendered …
James Robertson Papers
