Henry Knox
2391 documents
Recommendation for Thomas Diver
Letter, recommends Thomas Diver as clerk.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Receipt of Appointment Letter
Receipt of appointment letter, requests info on his lieutenant.
Bezaleel Howe PapersReceipt for Salaries of the War Office
Account, War Office salaries paid for July, August, September 1792. Subscribers acknowledge amount of salaries.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Receipt for Rifle Shipment
A receipt for two waggoners who are transporting the remaining order of rifles to Major Craig in Pittsburgh. The rifles on hand will be dispatched as speedily as possible.
Papers of Major General Edward HandReasons for Going to War with the Northwestern Indians
Washington asks Knox for a public statement explaining the causes of the Indian conflict; discusses Indian aggression. Washington tells Knox that the public must know the reasons for their …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Reasons for declining promotion
Brigadier General Otto Williams candidly offers apology for non-acceptance of commission, providing details for why he declined the offer. Williams perceives no temptation to his ambition in the …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Reason Given for Ordering Inordinate Amounts of Supplies
Wayne explains in detail his reasons for ordering large quantities of supplies well in advance of his needs. Despite misgivings, he will countermand his orders in deference to the wishes of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Quality of Shot, Clothing Delivered
Discussed poorly made shot from Chambersburg furnace. Supplies sent to Gen. Wayne. Apology for not providing monthly return, will do so soon.
James Robertson PapersProtection and Building
Flour to be forwarded now that snow has decreased. Collaboration with Cornplanters tribe; scouting around Fort Franklin to warn against approaching Chippewas. Questions on choice of material Craig …
James Robertson PapersProspects for War & Officer Appointments
Letter, discusses prospects for war and officer appointments.
Collection LabouchereProgress of gun manufacturing in York
Hand informs Knox of the progress of manufacturing guns in York, Pennsylvania.
Papers of Major General Edward HandProcedures for Invalid Payments
The Comptroller of the Treasury states that pension payments have not been made correctly, and asks Secretary Knox to please correct the list by which Thomas Smith makes his payments.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Private Letter on Appointment
Reassured Knox that Williams did not fabricate excuse for not accepting appointment. Noted that he held no personal ambitions to be second in command, a factor that Knox used to try and sell …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Private Letter
Wilkinson writes regarding a conflict between two officers. It is apparently rooted in a frivolous matter, but the men refused Wilkinson's officer to act as mediator.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Preparations for Winter, Placement of Fortifications, Soldiers' Pay, and Food
Wayne explains his thinking on the placing of his fortifications and his preparations for the approaching winter. He talks of the absolute necessity of paying his men and lists several officers who, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
