Henry Knox
2391 documents
Jonathan Cass recruiting in Philadelphia; reporting on the disposition of the Indians; poor prospects for peace
Cited in Knox to Wayne, 10/12/1792. Capt. Jonathan Cass was relieved from his command at Fort Franklin by Capt. Hughes and is now on his way to Philadelphia to await recruiting instructions and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Jackson makes recommendations to Knox
Letter, recommends bearer, Hobby, for militia appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jackson makes recommendations to Knox
Letter, recommends John Patten to military appointment; recommends Kent to command.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jackson makes recommendation for appointment of John Tyler
Letter, recommends John Tyler for military appointment; mentions Presidential vote.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Iron and Supplies
Turnbull and Marnie have inferior iron. Superior iron in Carlisle. Agues iron to be delivered to Pittsburgh. Items to be cast, and price listed. Repairs and pay discussed.
James Robertson PapersInvoice of Stores, Shot and Shells, Captain Crawford's Receipt
Encloses invoice of stores, part of which is shot and shell from Chamber's furnace. Vents of shells not yet bored. Captain Crawford's receipt for $200 enclosed.
James Robertson PapersIntelligence Report to the Secretary at War
This letter is an anonymous intelligence report from the frontier to Henry Knox, asking him not to reveal the correspondence between them to Judge McComb. Also, in order to prevent the Saganaw and …
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersInspections and Rejections of Clothing
Craig notes that, following a general order, he inspected the clothing. Several of the woolen overalls were found to be inferior. A further inspection of the stores has led to 424 pairs of overalls …
James Robertson PapersInformation of Movements & Situation in Northwest Indian Conflict, & Pension for the Family of Colonel Hardin
Reports his situation -- he has recently gained knowledge of the size and population of all the nearby Omee River Indian villages and the location of British agents among the Indians; notes the open …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.Indian engagement, training, and Putnam's strategy
Wayne discusses the loss of two officers in an engagement with the Indians as well as the probable failure of peace overtures. He talks of a mock-attack in which Americans pretended to be Indians and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Inadequate Rations for the Soldiery
Wayne complains that the rations provided his troops are not adequate to their needs and are much less than the rations provided by the British to their soldiers.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Heth solicits an appointment for his brother from Knox
Letter, discusses Indians; asks for military appointment; discusses medical condition.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Guns from York
Hands discusses potential gun deliveries from the gunsmiths of York, Pennsylvania.
Papers of Major General Edward Hand
