Henry Knox
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Legion Has Arrived Near Cincinnati; Supplies Low, But Readiness High
Wayne announces the safe arrival of the Legion at a place he has called "Hobson's Choice" near the village of Cincinnati. He bemoans the lack of stores and clothing for his troops and urges that they …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Lee asks Knox about the safety of international travel
Letter, discusses his plan to depart for France.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Lear conveys the directions of the President to Knox
Letter, President directs that a Frenchman with Wabash Indians be given boots and stockings.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Keeping the Peace following the Robbery and Murder at Traders Hill St Marys, the treachery of Spain in Florida, and punishment of mischievous Creek towns
Seagrove laments the deterioration of the peace on the Georgia frontier since the robbery and murder at Traders Hill. Says that majority of Creeks are peaceful, but their peaceful intentions have been …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJournal of Commissioners of United States appointed to hold treaty at Sandusky for purpose of making peace with Western Indians
Journal of the commissioners of the United States appointed to hold a treaty at Sandusky for the purpose of making peace with the Western Indians. Commissioners: Benjamin Lincoln, Massachusetts; …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJournal entry, invitation to General Chapin to attend proceedings at Sandusky
During a meeting of commissioners held on 26 June 1793, it was thought expedient to invite General Israel Chapin, Superintendent of Six Nations, to attend the treaty at Sandusky. Chapin accepted …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJournal entry on report from Senekas [Senecas] regarding Council at rapids of Miami and prospects for peace
King's Vessel named Chippewa arrived from Detroit, bound for Fort Erie with Senekas aboard. The Senekas are known to General Chapin and Jones, interpreter. Report from one says 4 nations want war. Six …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJournal entry on prospects for peace from Council at Miami River
Some Munsee and Chippewas came to see the Commissioners from United States. Report that chiefs want peace. Some are going home. Some want peace so they can return to hunting without fear or …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJefferson vets official correspondance with the Secretaries at War and Treasury
Jefferson solicits the views of the Secretary at War of enclosed draft letters addressed to the French Minister.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionJefferson sends to Knox copies of official correspondance
Letter, encloses Jefferson's letters to the Attorneys of Pennsylvania & Delaware, and Mr. Kilty's report.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to Secretary of War Henry Knox on the expenses of Indian conferences, the effect of the Spanish Agents, Panton and McGillivray in undermining peace efforts, planned meeting with Creeks and Governor Telfair, Colonel Gaither's sickness
Writing from Savannah, Seagrove addresses Knox's assertion that conferences with Creek Indians not producing desired results and are too much of an expense. He recounts the once positive prospects for …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJames Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to Secretary of War Henry Knox on how Georgia inhabitants view peace efforts with Creek Nation, attempts to meet with Georgia Governor Telfair, proposal for meeting of Creek Chiefs at Philadelphia, and rumors of whites and Chickasaws planning to attack Creeks
Seagrove reports that he is waiting at Augusta to meet with Georgia Governor Telfair. While there he is also attempting to ascertain the prospects for peace with the Creeks, based on newspaper …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJames Seagrove Creek Indian Agent to Secretary of War Henry Knox on meeting with Georgia Governor Telfair
Writing from Augusta Georgia, Seagrove informs Knox that after meeting Georgia Governor Telfair, he has written a follow-on letter in order to inform the Governor of his movements to meet the Creeks …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJackson informs Knox that road to Boston has been blocked
Letter, Jackson advises Knox of road block & quarantine.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jackson discusses organization of the militia with Knox
Letter, discusses management of Knox's lands in Maine; advises on organization of Militia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Issues with General Wilkinson and the Contractor
In order to avoid misunderstandings with the contractor, Hamilton stresses the need for General Wilkinson to include Hamilton's instructions in all of his contracts with said contractor.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
