Henry Knox
2391 documents

Discussion of Expenses Surrounding Transport and Storage of Military Stores
05/24/1791 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, discusses sum charged for removal of stores; discusses monthly allowance to keep public stores.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Discussion of Debts and Imprisonment of Recruits
1791 Autograph LetterQuestions the practicality of the law regarding small debts of men recruited for military service.
Bezaleel Howe Papers
Discussion of Company to Be Raised
05/15/1791 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, discusses company to be raised.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Developments on Frontier
05/01/1791 Autograph Letter SignedInformant told St. Clair that Wyandots joined Shawnees and Delawares in alliance. Further details on military operations on frontier.
Arthur St. Clair Letters
Deserters and Request for Clothing
10/08/1791 Autograph Letter SignedHowe expressed hopes of using martial law to make examples of deserters, requests clothing and knapsacks.
Bezaleel Howe Papers- No image
Defense of the County of Russell
11/24/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGovernor Beverley Randolph of Virginia lists for Knox the actions the federal government has taken in the defense of Russell County. He expresses his desire that the government reimburse Virginia for …
Printed Versions 
Davis solicits an appointment from Knox
03/30/1791 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for appointment to Inspector of Excise.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Craig sends return of stores to Secretary of War Knox
03/31/1791 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Isaac Craig sends a return of stores at Fort Pitt to Secretary Knox. Craig refers to the murder of Indians at Beaver Creek.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig gives to Knox an updated status of stores held at Fort Pitt
04/12/1791 Autograph Letter SignedCraig informs Knox that the arms which had been previously sent to "a committee of the inhabitants of Pittsburgh" are now credited to an account with Clement Biddle. Craig inquires into the propriety …
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig gives report of arms delivered to Secretary at War
05/19/1791 Autograph Letter SignedCraig informs Knox that arms have been delivered to the companies under the command of Captains Powers and Slough. Craig notes that blankets and clothing has arrived at Fort Pitt but not tents. …
Isaac Craig Papers
Copy of Colonel Doughtys letter to the Secretary of War
08/26/1791 Copy of documentReport by John Doughty to the Secretary of War on British forces and influence in the vicinity of Lake Champlain. [largely illegible burned fragment].
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and Proclamations
Contract to make 2000 pairs of shoes
06/28/1791 Document SignedContract to furnish 2000 pairs of shoes to War Department at seven shillings per pair to be delivered within 30 days.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Claims of Certain Patrols in Monongalia County
06/03/1791 Document SignedAbstract of pay of the named men for their services on patrols on the frontier of Monongalia County in the State of Virginia.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Character Recommendation for Officer
04/25/1791 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, asks for recommendation for Jeremiah Greenman to command.
Jeremiah Olney Papers- No image
Certain Destruction
03/14/1791 Typed letterPutnam describes the perilous conditions he is facing because of the actions of hostile Indians who are killing settlers and cattle.
Printed Versions 
Burnham resigns his commission to Knox
12/24/1791 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, alludes to St. Clair's campaign defeat; advises Knox of resignation; alludes to Ohio land company, Scioto company. Burnham had been sent to Gallipolis to oversee construction of log houses …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Bruce seeks appointment from Knox
01/05/1791 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for advice & recommendation to federal appointment; mentions plan for establishing a militia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Balancing Accounts Surrounding U.S. Military Stores in Rhode Island
06/25/1791 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, discusses balance of accounts re public stores in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Ann Huntington speaks to Knox on behalf of Mrs. Welsh
11/15/1791 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Ann Huntington recommends granting pension to Anna Welsh, widow.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Allen recommends Balch to Knox
03/22/1791 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends William Balch to military appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Alarm on the Frontier
03/06/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of letterMajor Craig warms of hostile Indians marauding in the region surrounding Fort Pitt. In one incident, three men and one woman were killed by Indians who called to them in English.
Printed Versions - No image
Aid from the General Government
01/08/1791 Printed or published transcription/modern copyFollowing an Indian attack in which fourteen people were killed, Putnam pleads for additional money and resources from the General Government to protect against future attacks.
Printed Versions 
Account of Violence During Patrol
06/23/1791 Autograph Letter SignedIndians killed, men wounded.
Arthur St. Clair Letters
Account of stores and ordinance sent to Fort Washington
05/25/1791 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig gives account of stores and ordnance sent to Fort Washington from Fort Pitt.
Isaac Craig Papers
Account of Richard Wylly
07/01/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentThe United States (for invalid pensioners) on account current with Richard Wylly, Commissioner of Loans for the State of Georgia.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
