Henry Knox

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Report on Return of Deficient Articles
09/14/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Craig makes reference to Colonel Hodgdon's report on the return of deficient articles of stores. He suggests that in the hurry of business, some articles may have escaped his attention. Craig …
James Robertson Papers
Report on Indian Activity in the Southeast
07/04/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor Blount informs Knox of sundry activities involving the Southern tribes, the Spaniards, and William Panton whom Blount suspects of subversive actions involving the Creek Indians.
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Report on conference with Cherokees
08/31/1792 Copy of Signed Document
Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory reports on a conference with the Cherokee. The Cherokees have expressed a desire for peace and friendship. Those who commit depredations deserve …
Anthony Wayne Papers
Report of the Quartermaster General
08/10/1792 Typed letter
Quartermaster General Belli reports on the status of supplies, horses, equipage, and forage in the northwest.
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Report from the Major General Commanding the Army
09/07/1792 Author's Letterbook Copy
Wayne complains that his men are not being paid as expeditiously as he would like. The rivers are so low that they are not navigable so supplies cannot be transported but inefficiency on the part of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Report from the Frontier Posts
07/06/1792 Extract of Letter
Wilkinson reports on his dispositions for Indian prisoners, his thoughts on Putnam's mission, and his recommendations for establishment of Army posts, and the negotiations with the Indians.
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Report from the Army's Paymaster
07/10/1792 Letter Signed
Swan reports that he has made advances to the officers of the 1st Regiment but issued no pay to the men. Reports that the 2nd Regiment has been paid. Reports he has 30,000 dollars on hand.
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Report from Pittsburgh Regarding Garrison at Fort Fayette
11/30/1792 Autograph Letter
Reports that a small garrison, artillery and infantry descended the Oteo River to Legionville. Cavalry crossed the Allegheny Mountains.
James Robertson Papers
Report from Pittsburg: Rumors of Indian Attacks and Request for Supplies
10/26/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Encloses invoice of stores. Reports of attack of settlement at Kanhawa River by Indians. Requests supplies for artillery.
James Robertson Papers
Report from Fort Washington
09/17/1792 Typed letter
Wilkinson reports on the state of his troops, his opinion of the intentions of the Indians and the possibilities for negotiations, the disposition and state of his troops, and his recommendations as …
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Report from Fort Washington
08/05/1792 Typed letter
Wilkinson reports on the operations of the Kentucky Rifle Corps and Cavalry, his plans for establishing supply magazines, letters sent to General Wayne, and plans for his future movements.
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Report from Fort Washington
07/05/1792 Typed letter
Report on Army affairs on the Ohio frontier, report of an Indian attack on an Army detachment near Fort Jefferson, estimated Indian intentions, and recommendations on negotiations with the Indians
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Report from Fort Hamilton
08/08/1792 Letter Signed
Wilkinson reports on his monthly returns of the garrisons of Forts Jefferson and Steuben, the 1st Regiment, and the Corps of Kentucky Riflemen, including its strength and reorganization, his supply …
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Reluctantly Accepting a Commission as Brigadier General
05/07/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
With reluctance, Israel Putnam informs Knox that he will accept his appointment as a brigadier general despite concerns regarding his advanced age, his health, and his family. He insists that the …
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Relinquishes Appointment
05/20/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Colonel Hull writes to Knox that he will be unable to accept the appointment Knox has offered, as his father in law, Judge Fuller, is ill, and is solely dependent on Hull to take care of his business.
Dreer Collection
Reimbursing the Cost of the Auxilliary Force
01/23/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Govenor Mifflin requests that Knox supply him with whatever is needed to establish a claim upon the United States for the cost of the auxillary force raised by the state to aid in the protection of …
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Reimbursement of the State Legislature
01/03/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Mifflin asks Knox how the Pennsylvania state legislature will be reimbursed by the General Government since the state has appropriated funds for the county militias who were called up to protect the …
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Regarding the Indian War
09/03/1792 Letter Signed
McClure reflects on some of the effects of the Indian War, including the effect on emigration to the Western Territory. He worries that the pace of settlement will be faster than the transmission of …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]
Regarding Return of Shot and Shell; Reams of Paper; Need for Oil
12/22/1792 Autograph Letter
Encloses return of shot and shell received of Messieurs Patrick and Torrence Campbell. Reams of paper insufficient. Armorers are in need of oil, which is very expensive at Pittsburg post.
James Robertson Papers
Regarding Invoices, Shipments, Separation of Gun Powder; Level of Ohio River
08/24/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Reports on receipt of invoices and wagon shipments. Craig is working on separating different kinds of powder. A small proportion is fine enough for rifle; not 1/4 musket powder. Mentions Captain Smith …
James Robertson Papers
Regarding Censure for Lack of Preparations and Tardiness of Stever
09/01/1792 Copy of Signed Document
Hodgdon notes that he is happy to state that no censure is due to any involved in preparing or transporting public stores. Stever alone was tardy, and he will be refused any further employment by way …
James Robertson Papers
Refusal to Furnish Clothing
11/30/1792 Copy of Signed Document
Letter, mentions clothing and recruiting.
Bezaleel Howe Papers
Refers to Business among Various Officers
12/14/1792 Letterbook
Writes of receipts and money. Refers to Indian affairs. Lists boats and loads.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Recruiting for Defense of Frontiers
08/22/1792 Printed Document
Discussed recruiting techniques, and hostile Indians. Believed that the U.S. could not act offensively against Indians until next year at the earliest unless many recruits of fine men was completed. …
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Recommending William Mumford to Knox
05/02/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter recommends bearer, William Mumford, who had been employed in public service in Rhode Island but is now out of work.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]