Henry Knox
2391 documents
Appreciation for Sword
Sword awarded to Barton for his valor in taking prisoners in Rhode Island was received with much gratitude. Barton noted valor of men under him.
General CollectionAlarming Report from the Miami
Reports alarming intelligence he has received from Capt. Finney at the Miami River on the activities of Indians operating from forts in America's western territory. Believes that peace treaties were …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersAffairs of the Department of Commissary Stores
Discusses various matters of the Dept of Commissary Stores, including status of shot and shells and ordnance in storage, settlement of officers' accounts, and the purchase of new muskets
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)[COPY] Raising troops
Huntington is glad to have received Knoxs letter of the 21st with its enclosed papers. He provided them to the Assembly and a committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for raising …
Samuel Huntington PapersWashington describes events at the Continental Congress
Washington sends greetings to Knox and inquires of the health of his daughter Lucy. He describes that he has been elected chair during the session of the Continental Congress.
William Loughton Smith PapersUpdate on Shay's Rebellion
Lincoln assures Knox that the magazine is secure and that the rebellion itself seems to be on the wane. (Shays' Rebellion)
Benjamin Lincoln PapersTheft of Powder & Tents by Soldiers at West Point
Describes catching two thieves pilfering the contractor's stores, and their earlier deeds in stealing powder & tents from the public stores. Discusses the affair in detail, including confessions of …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.Thanking Knox for a Commission
W.P. thanks Knox for the brevet lieutenant colonel's commission which was issued to him.
Society of the Cincinnati ArchivesSecond Offer to Purchase Iron
Joshua Arden has offered to buy the iron ordnance at West Point, offering ten shillngs more per ton than Mr. Williams. Price sends this note by Williams in case he arrives at Knox's office before …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.Sale of Iron Ordnance
Jonas Williams, bearer, has applied to purchase some of the iron ordnance from West Point. In case Knox decides to sell to Williams, Price lists where the guns are so that they might be sold there …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.Return of Ordnance and Quartermaster Stores
Informs the Secretary at War that the returns of ordnance and quartermaster stores for the month of September 1787 have been forwarded by Mr. Ketchum.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.Reports Arrival, Activity at Rapids of Ohio
Reports arrival after immense public expense by using pack horses. Shall take his cattle to the mouth of the Wabash River and then drive them along the river. The ascent will be difficult, but will be …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReports Activity at Fort Harmar; Expresses Concern for Supplies
Refers to several recent congressional resolutions, one for Virginia to provide militia to support the troops against the Indians (savages). Expresses concern about people of Kentucky forming …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReports Activities of Indians, Contractors, Settlers on Kentucky Shore
Refers to fear of Indian attack on the Miami. Will save public money by conducting operations on water rather than land. Describes different types of boats in use. Will overtake Captain Zeigler. …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
