Henry Knox
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Debunking Indian Accusations of Aggressive Movement; Drilling, Equipping, & (Re)Enlisting Troops
Wayne defends his preparations and provisioning as limited and un-aggressive. Dismisses Indian allegations of stockpiling food (as for a march) at the forts, stating only just enough for the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Dandridge communicates the directions of the President to Knox
Letter, advises Knox re meeting at President's residence.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Council meeting in which the Commissioners of the United States, Colonel Simcoe, military officers and Indians from the council assembled
Commissioners report that on 29 June 1793, they embarked at Fort Erie for Sandusky, but winds not favorable and returned. On 30 June, winds still unfavorable; nevertheless commissioners embarked on …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCorrespondence for General Wayne and Officers; Ohio River Ice; Buildings at Wheeling
Will forward letters for Commander in Chief General Wayne and officers. At present Ohio River obstructed by ice. Captain Cook not yet arrived; expected soon. Regarding buildings at Wheeling, provides …
James Robertson PapersCOPY: List of Repairs
Detailed list of repairs made to a merchant ship in port of Philadelphia.
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond,COPY Assurances Regarding British Vessel
Bond replies to Knox's letter of July 31 on behalf of the British Minister. He assures Knox that he respects the US Government, and that the British vessel being investigated by the US is not …
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond,Contract to Transport Items to Niagara
Particular details of the contract and the acquisition of boats and barges for transport.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersConcern about Kentucky Troops
Extract from General Anthony Wayne to Secretary Knox. Discusses late arrival and concern about General Scott's Kentucky troops.
Anthony Wayne PapersCommissioners request for money due to delay of treaty proceedings and payment of batteaux men
Commissioners report that they paid and discharged their batteauxmen [boat operators]. Need more money because of delay in treaty proceedings. Request $461.75.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCommissioners Advise No Movement, Lest Indians Interpret it as Hostile
Peace commissioners advise Knox that Wayne should not undertake any movement, lest it provoke the Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Clothing, Stores, Disbursements, Pay Problems
Lieutenant Whistler left with his detachment in charge of clothing and stores. Mentions abstract of disbursements, shipment of clothing, Captain Crawford's complaints that some are not paid.
James Robertson PapersCharges Related to Wabash and Seneca Indians; Captain Prior
Encloses charges accrued from detaining Wabash Indians. Mentions amount of the Seneca Indians, advances to Captain Prior. General John Gibson setting off for Philadelphia. Captain Prior set off for …
James Robertson PapersCertification of transactions in attempting to negotiate a peace with the Western Indians, now in hostilities with the United States
Certification by the Federal Commissioners for Sandusky Conference that the preceding was a just account of transactions in attempting to negotiate a peace with Western Indians
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCaptain Zebulon Pike's Detachment, Construction at Wheeling, Peace with Indians, Etc
Reports on letters received. Captain Pike's detachment not yet arrived. Forwards packets addressed to President of United States and Secretary of War. Has returned from laying out store house, block …
James Robertson PapersCaptain Cooper's report as evidence of claim of pay
Blount sends copies of his order to Captain James Cooper and his report of the month of August 1791 as evidence of claim of pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bond of Marshall & Kennedy
Marshall and Kennedy bind themselves to provide services to the United States in exchange for the sum of $5000. Marshall has received from Samuel Hodgdon, Quartermaster, the sum of $2,500 for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Boats to Carry Dispatches, Indian Attacks and General Engagement
Knox apprehensive that detachment will come too late to descend Ohio River. Orders a light boat to be prepared to carry dispatches. Letters for Governor St. Clair and Governor Shelby to be sent …
James Robertson PapersBoats for Brigadier General Posey; Interpreters to New York for Treaty Commissioners
Will have boat fitted for General Posey. Major Hughes and detachment embarked for Fort Washington. Mr. William Williams set of for Niagara via Fort Franklin and Buffaloe Creek. Sylvester Ash will …
James Robertson Papers
