Henry Knox
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New Post, Greeneville, Threatens Indians at Au Glaize; Addresses Supplies and Recruitment
Notes Legion's position threatening Miami villages and Indian town at Au Glaize, saying this protects frontier and supply convoys by keeping Indians close to protect their homes, rather than venturing …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Negotiations with Indians on Ohio River Boundary; Expectation of War
Wayne discusses the meeting he had with the Corn Planter and other chiefs and warriors and expresses his belief that the Indians have established the Ohio River as a firm boundary between the U.S. and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Need for Fine-Grained Powder; Placement of Spies, General Returns for Supplies, and Preparations for Offensive
Wayne discusses the need for the fine-grained powder he has been requesting. Spies/scouts are now present in each of the counties where they are needed. Enclosed is the General Returns on the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Navigation of Ohio River and Construction at Wheeling
Discusses navigation of Ohio River, population of Wheeling, Virginia [now West Virginia]. Mentions great danger on the road to Wheeling due to Indians. Has prepared tools for erecting buildings at …
James Robertson PapersMurder of Indians and David Cornell, son of Joseph Cornell, the mutinous withdrawal of Georgia militia, and his affidavit regarding financial interest in Indian trade or commerce
Seagrove reports the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and murder of friendly Indians vicinity of Colerain Station and Spanish Creek on St Marys. Reports on McDonald's inconsistent account …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMr. Hamilton Was Taken with a Fever
It is reported to Knox that Alexander Hamilton has been taken with a fever and has been warned by Doctor Bellville that it would be extremely dangerous for him to venture out.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Monthly Returns, Packets of Correspondence, Powder, Flints and Cartridge Paper
Discusses monthly returns. Flints not the proper size. Powder to be sent to Legionville. Cartridge paper is nearly expended.
James Robertson PapersMoney Required
Craig uncertain of exact amount of money required to fulfill needed, lists various reasons for expenditure. Invoices enclosed. Location of various troops under several officers listed.
James Robertson PapersMoney Placed in the Hands of James Seagrove, Agent to the Creeks
It appears that James Seagrove, Agent to the Creek Nation, is authorized to draw four thousand dollars, the authorization for which has been provided by the War Department.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Money Forwarded; Dispatches for General Wayne; Forwarding of Stores
Forwarded packet for commander in chief with security detachment on small boat. Will inform Quarter Master General regarding receipt of sum and all other transactions. Will ensure no delay in …
James Robertson PapersMoney drawn for use of Quarter Master Department
Informs Knox of money drawn for use of Quarter Master Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mentges sends reports on stores to Henry Knox
Mentges sends the following reports to Secretary Knox: the return on public property on hand with the commissary of military stores department in the district of Maryland and Delaware under the …
Inspection Report From Francis Mentges to the Secretary of War Relating to Military Stores in the District of Maryland and Delaware, Sep 16, 1793.Major Winston; letters for St. Clair and Shelby; Title to Lots at Fort Fayette
Major Winston set off for Fort Washington. Letters for Governor St. Clair and Governor Shelby sent forward. St. Clair is at Marietta. Discusses necessity of obtaining title to the lots on which Fort …
James Robertson PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox of his funding requirements and the Major also requests permission to visit Philadelphia on personal business.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox of matters pertaining to the handling of General Wayne's correspondance and also acknowledges the receipt of funds from Joseph Howell for the payment of troops.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig updates the Secretary at War on the following matters: his handling of General Wayne's correspondance; problems of contracting for beef; clothing shipments; Colonel Clark's escorts for …
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox on the following items: due to increase in boatmen transportation costs will rise; he has letters for General Wayne; due to Yellow Fever in Philadelphia he will …
Isaac Craig PapersMaintenance of Superfluous Pack-Horses
Hamilton questions the expenditure for 450 pack-horses when there are a considerable number of such horses that survived the St. Clair campaign and are available for use. The maintenance of a …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Lyman writes to Knox about recruiting
Letter, encloses weekly return of recruits; asks for balance due on accounts.
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