Henry Knox
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Policy and procedures for keeping and rendering public accounts with Indian Department
Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton prescribes forms, policies and procedures for keeping and rendering public accounts related to the Indian Department. Hamilton requests strict observance by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Placement of Posts
Details on supplying troops. Personal opinion on location of proposed post to defend frontier. Craig advised a post at Presquilles instead of Canagwa Creek. Noted attributes.
James Robertson PapersPicture of Duplessis
Presents Knox with a picture of the late Colonel Mauduit du Plessis, commissioned by Comte de Fernan Nunez, the Spanish Ambassador to France.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Personnel and Equipment Issues
Wayne discusses a number of personnel concerns including the discharging of men of no value and promoting those who are worthy. There are several vacancies to be filled in the officer corps and a need …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Perfecting the Troops for the Service
Wayne discusses conflicts between various tribes of Indians and the need for probably twice the provisions than had been originally forecast. Training of the troops is proceeding well but some concern …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Peirce requests bounty lands from Knox
Letter, asks for bounty land due late son; discusses bounties.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Peace with Cornplanter, Enclosed Letters from Fort Washington
Wayne enclosed copies of letters from Fort Washington and Captain Hughes, discussed proposed peace communicated by Cornplanter.
Anthony Wayne PapersPeace Efforts Are Futile, Etc.
Wayne discusses the supplies that have arrived as well as those that are still needed, especially in the hospital. The accused deserters have been tried by Court Martial and appropriate punishments …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Payments
Lists various payments made, promised receipts. Wayne satisfied with powder, much stronger than previous orders.
James Robertson PapersPayment receipt received
General Hand acknowledges the receipt of Knox's previous letter, and the money advanced to pay the waggoners.
Papers of Major General Edward HandPayment of Arrearages of Pensions
The sums allowed to invalids for arrearages of pensions are regulated by circumstances and are intended to be in full to the day of the date of the certificate in each case. From that day also it was …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Payment for Boats
As the Quartermaster General does not have the money to discharge Craig's accounts, he requests to draw on Knox for money owed to boat wright for the construction and delivery of boats to Pittsburgh.
James Robertson PapersPatten solicits an appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for military appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Outlines Quartermaster Responsibilities and Western Activity
Outlines responsibilities of Quartermaster General staff and the high quality of articles furnished by their department. Discusses arrangements at western posts and the state of the garrisons. Plans …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Ogden sends recommendation to Knox regarding visit of Prince Edward's family
Letter, Ogden recommends royal bearer to Knox. Prince Edward and family traveling from Quebec to England wish to visit southern states.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Ogden informs Knox of Indian motives
Letter, discusses motives of the Indian delegation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Notification of Building Boats
Notification that Craig has contracted the building of additional boats as the boats purchased last year were not the appropriate size.
James Robertson PapersNicholas Fish declines accepting appointment
Nicholas Fish thanks Knox for his consideration in offering post of Adjutant General of the Army. Says that his views are so detached from military pursuits that an appointment in that line would be …
Northwest Territory PapersNews from Pittsburgh
Craig passes along various bits of information he has received from various sources. Reports on an Indian murder of woman and children;
James Robertson Papers
