Henry Knox
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Issues of Supply & Initial Contacts with Indians
Notes Legion's march from Hobson's Choice continued from Oct. 7 to the 13th, when it stopped for lack of provisions. Notes that rations contractors are totally inadequate, and the entire Legion has …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Invoice of Stores Received
Encloses return of ordnance and military stores. Mentions Major Burbeck. Has made return of Quarter Master stores to Colonel O'Hara.
James Robertson PapersInvoice of Ordnance and stores at Philadelphia, the Property of the United States
Inventory of ordnance and stores at Philadelphia, to include cannon, shells, cannon ball, arms, powder, lead, uniforms and equipment. Also included is a list of damaged equipment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invalids and the Pension List
The Attorney General is trying to work with the Secretary of War to deal with the issue of invalids and the Pension List. Suggests writing a letter to some of the invalids to make them aware of the …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Interpreters Arrival, Arrival of Moravian Missionaries, and Timing of Conference
Federal commissioners for conference at Sandusky report that interpreter Jasper Parish has arrived with letters from Knox and wampum resupply. Other interpreters, Mr. Wilson and Mr Ash arrived with …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dInsufficient Money Delivered
Money sent was not enough to discharge all debt at Quartermaster's Department in Pittsburgh. List of remaining balances. Indian accounts transmitted.
James Robertson PapersIndians' Diversionary Tactics
Wayne frets that a confederacy of southern and northern Indians is forming to enforce the Indians' boundary demands. Meanwhile the treaty negotiations are merely a diversion while the Indians prepare …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Indian Hostilities
Governor Telfair writes to Secretary at War Knox to request more men and supplies to support military action on the frontier.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIndian Hostilities
Governor of Georgia provides status of Indian hostilities to Secretary at War. Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox that weapons have not been received.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIndian Hostilities
Governor Edward Telfair describes Indian violence to the Secretary at War. The Governor mentions the murders of Daniel Moffett and John Herring.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dHostility between Spain and Kentucky
Letter from Secretary Jefferson to Secretary Knox. It is possible that the measures complained of by the representatives of Spain as exhibited for attempting hostilities from Kentucky against Spanish …
Thomas Jefferson PapersHobby solicits appointment as Marshall for the District of Maine from Knox
Letter, asks for appointment as Marshall for the District of Maine, since the present Marshall, Henry Dearborn, has been elected into Congress.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Hiring Interpreter
Interpreter, William Wilson for the Shawnee and Delaware Indians found in next town. He was present at Beaver Creek during the killing of friendly Indians and now travels to Philadelphia to serve on …
James Robertson PapersHickborn discusses politics with Knox
Letter, mentions neutrality proclamation and American courts; mentions canal.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
