Henry Knox
2391 documents

Gun barrel production
02/23/1792 Author's Letterbook CopyHand discusses the effect of severe weather on the production of gun barrels.
Papers of Major General Edward Hand- No image
Growing Indian Hostilities
09/24/1792 Printed DocumentPeace could not be reached with hostile Indians. Canada Indians perplexed at at inability to reach peace. Council fire between Canada Indians, Delaware, and Shawnee moved to the mouth of the …
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Fixing a Post on the Muskingham River
07/09/1792 Typed letterProposal for the establishment of a fort at the Cayahoga garrisoned by one company of musket men and one company of riflemen for scouting and protection of settlers
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Financial Responsibility for Defense of the Frontiers
01/05/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGovernor Mifflin assures Knox that he will take the necessary steps with the state legislature to support the plan of the president to have the General Government take financial responsibility for the …
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Final Decision on the Grant Point
03/07/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGovernor St. Clair advises Henry Knox that he awaits word from him regarding a decision on a concern already discussed. St. Clair needs a decision so he can act on related matters that are causing him …
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Extracts of Letters of Maj. Gen. St. Clair
12/01/1792 Extract of LetterThese are true extracts from the original letters of Major General [Arthur] St. Clair on file in the War Office of the United States, December 1. 1792.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Extracto de una Carta de James Seagrove y Major General Knox
01/14/1792 Extract of LetterLos Espanoles in Florida estan muy temerosos de Bowles.
Papers of the Panton, Leslie & Company.
EXTRACT: Articles Requested in January Yet to Arrive
08/03/1792 Extract of LetterWayne notified Knox articles requested in previous letter yet to arrive.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Extract of letter from Jonathan Dayton Esquire to Secretary of War regarding purchase of horseman's saddles
07/23/1792 Extract of LetterDayton states that he and Captain Stake have examined the horseman's saddles and have found them to be of good quality and well adapted for the dragoon service. There are 14 saddles and he recommends …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Extract of letter from James O'Hara, Quarter Master General to the Secretary of War Henry Knox with enclosure to Mr Salander
12/14/1792 Extract of LetterFrom James O'Hara to Secretary of War Knox, O'Hara reports that Captain Prior, with 16 Indians, 3 squaws and 3 interpreters arrived at Pittsburgh and proceeded to Philadelphia on horseback. Knox has …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)- No image
Extra Pay Required for Volunteers
01/05/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGovernor Lee of Virginia asks that Knox support the request that the General Government provide the extra pay required to attract volunteers for the state militias thereby avoiding the need for …
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Every Exertion to Complete the Troop
09/19/1792 Typed letterWinston writes from Richmond, where he hopes to be absent from his public duties only a short time. Moreover, he hopes to do some recruiting while in Richmond. Major Rudolph has only twenty men at the …
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European affairs of state
12/05/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLondon correspondent describes French victories in Europe. Also describes the government response to Republican movements in London. Mentions reform in House of Commons.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Estimate of Expenses for 1792
10/19/1792 LetterbookEncloses estimate of expenses for 1792.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)- No image
Escaped Prisoners & Prospects for Peace with Some Tribes
07/14/1792 Printed transcription/modern copy of letterKnox discusses the prisoners taken captive in October and November who have escaped and made their way to Jefferson. Wells, the new interpreter, was also taken by the Indians when he was 13 by the Eel …
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Enclosed Return and Request for Answer
08/22/1792 Contemporary Copy of LetterRequest to answer questions posed by Winston so as to finish business.
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Enclosed List of Deserters, Indian Relations
07/27/1792 Author's Letterbook CopyNegotiations with the Chickasaws, anxiety of the frontier settlers, enclosed list of deserters.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Enclosed Letters to Indians
10/07/1792 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed letters from Cherokees for the past month. Contains information on movement of various tribes.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Employment of Scouts
01/16/1792 Autograph Letter SignedTwo scouts employed for the protection of frontiers of Washington County, more to be engaged. Scouts will have to be deployed in parties of three or more.
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSS
Do Not Be Misled By Indian Overtures of Peace; Support for Legion That it May Conquer
12/13/1792 Author's Letterbook CopyWayne tells Knox not to be misled by rumors of peace with the Indians. He must do everything in his power to ensure that the Legion is well-manned, well-supplied and well-armed so as to conquer the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Disposition of the Indians in This Quarter
02/13/1792 Draft Letter SignedReverend Kirkland reports on sundry councils with representatives of the western tribes and assesses the prospects for peace or war on the frontier.
Samuel Kirkland Papers- No image
Disposition of the Creek Nation
11/25/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox is directed by the President to inform General Sevier that his assessment of the disposition of the Creek Nation is very different from that of the Superintendent of Indians Affairs in the …
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Disposition of Indian Forces and Threat of Smallpox
07/06/1792 Author's Letterbook CopyWayne discusses a number of matters concerning the garrison at Pittsburgh, including the disposition of Indian forces and the threat of small pox. His plan is to separate those troops who have had the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Disease, Indian Raids, and Lack of Supplies
08/03/1792 Author's Letterbook CopyWayne reports a number of unfortunate occurances including many deaths at the hands of marauding well-supplied Indians, illness in a number of soldiers and a lack of medical personnel, and a lack of …
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Discussions of Peace and Land Rights
07/26/1792 Typed DocumentIntelligence on the murder of Maj. Trueman by an Indian boy arrived. Discussed possible routes attributes and drawbacks to transmit information. Land rights of United States and Indians discussed as …
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