Henry Knox
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Account of Henry Knox
States the salaries of Knox and his employees for the third quarter of 1791.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Account of Colonel Proctor
Howell discusses Colonel Proctor's account who wishes that the sums he owes be left in his account for the benefit of his creditors.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Account and service of Colonel Rawlings
Discusses the account and service of Colonel Moses Rawlings of the late Maryland Line, taken captive during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account and expenses of Lieutenant Heth
Joseph Howell has enclosed the account of Lieutenant Heth for expenses incurred while to and from New York with a detachment of the 1st and 2d Regiment. Howell is of opinion that this duty should be …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Acceptance of Appointment as Quartermaster General
Hodgdon is honored that he has been appointed by the President [Washington], with the advice and consent of the Senate, as Quartermaster of the troops in the service of the United States. His …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract of Scouts for Mason County
Abstract of Scouts for Mason County established by orders of President of United States. Lists name, age, county, days in service, pay by pounds and pay by shillings.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Abstract of pay and rations
Abstract of pay and rations for the men employed as scouts in Lincoln County, Kentucky. The individuals will be paid in Virginia currency (denominated in pounds, not dollars). This is curious given …
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)A Minor Accident, Etc.
Amongst other matters, General Butler reports on an accident in which a boat struck a rock. The only injury is to the boat.
Samuel Hodgdon Letters[Untitled]
Knox sends his report on the amount due the militia for their services in the late expedition against the Maumee Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)[Cover sheet, Topographical Analysis of the United States of America by state].
Document, informs re topographical analysis of United States;
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm][COPY] General Wilkinson's Expedition
Enclosed documents detail Gen. Wilkinson's troops progress. Enclosed muster rolls sent via James Parker. Innes and Brown hope that Knox will authorize immediate payment of the troops and send the …
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Worthlessness of Peace Council; Necessity of Keeping Force in Readiness
Wayne proclaims that the terms of the peace council were so demeaning as to render them worthless. More than ever he proposes a state of readiness that will enable the Legion to move against the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Worry over the safe return of Cornplanter; preparing for winter quarters; concerns over plans to redistribute the Sublegions;
Cited in Knox to Wayne, 10/26/1792. Wayne is gratified to learn that Governor Blount was merely alarmed by the report of war and not more seriously affected. He worries about the safe return of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Winter Quarters, Artificers, Log Town, and Cleaning of Shot
Mentions preparations for winter quarters at Log Town; furnished with necessary implements and material for building; party of artificers followed. Mr. Campbell had a man cleaning the shot that was …
James Robertson PapersWilliams Declines Promotion on the Grounds of Health
Letter, declines command commission; describes health as precarious over the past two years.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Wilkinson Sends Keg to Knox
Sends Knox a keg of fish, responds to Knox's letters from august.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Wilkinson discusses crimes in the village of Cincinnati
Letter, discusses violence against civil magistrate in Cincinnati.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Wilkinson advises Knox on billet of Adjutant General
Letter, recommends Sargent to continue as Adjutant General.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Wayne's Legion Ready in the Spring
Wayne declares his readiness to confront the full force of Indians by the following Spring [1793] and expresses more confidence in his ability to defeat the Indians than in an inconclusive peace.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne's Campaign Strategy
Wayne explains in detail his strategy for the campaign against the Indians who he insists are being aided, behind the scenes, by the British. He argues against a Fall campaign because his troops are …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne Will Not Overextend His Forces; Peaceful Meeting with Chiefs; Winter Quarters Completed
Wayne assures Knox that everything that can be done is being done regarding the defense of the frontier but does not want to overextend, and therefore weaken, his forces. He has met with some friendly …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne notifies Knox of refusal to accept appointment
Letter, advises refusal of subaltern appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
