Henry Knox
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Hamilton writes to Knox about distilled spirits
Alexander Hamilton informs the Secretary at War of his intent to furnish distilled spirits to the army via the quartermaster department.
Isaac Craig PapersGunn warns Knox of impending hostilities with Indians
Letter, describes Indian aggression; advises Knox of Indians gathering on the frontier.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Gunn discusses Indian affairs in the South with Knox
Letter, describes troublesome Indian affairs and role of Indian Agent.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Gunn discusses Indian affairs in the South with Knox
Letter, describes problems with Indian affairs, the Indian agent, and the army command in the south.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Governor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair forwards information regarding Creek crimes to Secretary Knox. Telfair states to Knox that Indian prisoners will be treated humanely.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair forwards evidence supporting the case for war against the Creeks to Secretary Knox.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair tells Secretary Knox that the establishment of a paper peace with the Creeks can be of no duration.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair forwards a transcription of his council of war to Secretary Knox. The Governor asks to have this document presented to the President. The council of war was held on 8 August 1793.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox of his intent to keep the President informed of all troop movements.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox that he has intelligence indicating Creek weakness and restates his desire for a military strike against hostile towns. Governor reports the death of an Indian …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair writes to Secretary Knox and calls for war against the tribes on the frontier. Telfair tells Knox to "let no idea of peace so far amuse as to divert the necessary and immediate …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGeorgia's Militia Activity against the Creeks
Gaither reporting to Secretary of War Henry Knox, notes that Georgia Militia Major General Twiggs crossed the Oakmulgee River and laid out a fort. Most of the command mutinied and returned. Gaither …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGeorgia Militia Not Discriminating between Creek Friends and Foes
Gaither reports that [contrary to guidance from Federal authorities] Georgia militia General Twiggs does not intend to discriminate between Creek friend and foe, with the exception of Cussetahs. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGeneral War with the Creeks and Cherokees
Governor Telfair discusses the measures being taken to protect the frontiers of his state from marauding Indians.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFuneral of Governor Hancock
Letter, asks the Secretary of War to attend the funeral of Governor Hancock of Massachusetts.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]French Privateer Taken into Port at North Carolina
Knox discussess the French privateer captured and brought into a port at North Carolina.
Thomas Jefferson PapersForecast of Indian Attendance at Sandusky, Etc.
Federal commissioners for conference at Sandusky report that interpreter Parish is late, probably due to incessant rains. Moravian missionaries, John G. Heckewelder, Dr. McCoskey, Captain Hendricks …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFailed Attempts to Reach a Peace Agreement
The Commissioners describe their attempts to reach a peace agreement that ultimately ended in failure.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Extracts from depositions indicating likelihood of general war, construction and garrisoning of blockhouses, and measures taken to secure help from Governor of South Carolina
Georgia Governor Telfair cites some depositions [extracts follow letter] which he says support notion that a general war is imminent with Creeks and Cherokees. Is building and garrisoning block …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract of letter from Major Henry Gaither to Secretary of War Henry Knox reporting that Governor of Georgia Telfair has improperly called up militia and in greater numbers than is necessary
Gaither reports that the Georgia militia in service has been improperly called up by the Governor of Georgia Telfair, and in excessive numbers. Gaither has proposed using the authorized federal troops …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
