Henry Knox
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Robert Smith and partners forward a contract to Knox
Letter, encloses proposal for contract.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Rifles in transit.
Hand informs Knox that fifty rifles are being forwarded to to Pittsburg.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifle Shipment
General Hand writes Secretary Knox on the shipment of rifles, which are packed and awaiting a wagon to transport them. Not all of the rifles were acceptable, but more are expected.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifle Order
Secretary Knox provides the numbers of rifles currently in production, stating that one of the suppliers made shoddy rifles that he cannot approve.
Papers of Major General Edward HandReturns, Powder, Return of Howitzers, Untimely Remittances
Encloses return. Expects to receive powder. General Wayne ordered return of three of the small howitzers; trunnions are insufficient. Mentions settlement of accounts. Laments the lack of timely …
James Robertson PapersReturn of Wagons, Horses, and Oxen
Return of wagons, horses, and oxen at western posts. Distinguishes between wagon horses, pack horses, and saddle horses.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Return of Stores and Report on Activities
Forwards return of stores. Does not include boats. Mentions camp kettles. Dr. Hutcheson has set out for Fort Franklin with David Mead. Report of Major McCullen defeat at Beaver Creek proved false. …
James Robertson PapersReturn of public stores
Letter to Secretary Knox. Directs public stores forwarded to West Point; discusses artillery field pieces. The artillery pieces were delivered to Colonel Tilinghast by order of General Sullivan during …
Jeremiah Olney PapersReturn of public stores
Letter to Secretary Knox discussing the final return of public stores from Providence, Rhode Island to West Point, New York.
Jeremiah Olney PapersReturn of Defective Supplies and state of command
Defective supplies returned. List of vacancies that opened up at Pittsburgh. Recommendation of a clerk.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Retirement and Appointment
Discussed familial obligation of a captain and the appointment of another to take his place.
Gist Papers, MS.390 (Guide 651).Resignations of Unfit Officers, Etc.
Wayne says he is only too willing to accept resignations from officers who are either unqualified or have poor habits but he also has some names of fine young men he would like to see promoted. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Requests Support for Firearms Experiment
Letter, discusses rounds of cartridges; asks more guns ordered. Chambers proposes a firearms experiment whereby 60 rounds are fired in 3 minutes time.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Requested Instructions
Requested instructions on how to repair damaged arms that were delivered to Pittsburgh. Notification that Cornplanter and other Indians were at Fort Franklin to receive Indian goods in possession of …
James Robertson PapersRequest to Pay William Clark's wages
Letter from Joseph Simcocks to Henry Knox requesting payment of wages to William Clark. Receipt for payment November 9, 1792 from Samuel Hodgdon for fifteen dollars received and signed by Priscilla …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Removal of Remainder of Public Stores
Asks for Knox to remove remainder of stores. Olney finds that a considerable inconvenience arises in superintending the deposits of public stores yet remaining in Rhode Island, which are principally …
Jeremiah Olney PapersRequest for pay despite records lost during St. Clair defeat
Carbery informs Secretary of War Henry Knox that he is sending Ensign Campbell Smith to request pay for Carbery's company of levies. He laments the loss of pay records during the St Clair defeat of 4 …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Money
Quartermaster General will not settle some debts, Craig applied for money to discharge debts for boats, workmen, and supplies. Success of recruiting discussed.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Authorization to Dispatch Militia and Spies
Favorable opinion of memorial for those who have died in the protection of Ohio County. Request for authorization to dispatch men to protect frontier.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Reporting on the establishment of a garrison at Pittsburgh
Wayne is reporting on the general status of the establishment of a garrison at Pittsburgh. He particularly asks that Knox begin sending him the troops he will need to accomplish his mission.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Report on the Pay of Capt. Hugh Beard's Company of Militia
Howell says he examined the pay roll for the pay of militia raised at Goverenor Blount's direction as a guard to attend the treaty held with the Indians on the banks of Holston and, despite the …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Report on State of Shot and Shell and Stores Not Yet Received
Discusses inventory of shells and shot. Mr. Campbell has sent a man to clean and trim the shot. Mr. Morrow, the armorer, complains about not receiving a barrel of oil. Craig lists a number of articles …
James Robertson Papers
