Henry Knox
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Block House Construction; Captain Pike's Detachment; Payment of Boatmen and Boat Builders
Will pay particular attention to instructions respecting erection of block house and store house at Wheeling. Will proceed to Wheeling to ascertain materials needed. Mentions river transportation for …
James Robertson PapersBauman sends maps to Knox
Letter, Bauman encloses maps and relays information regarding the public stir created by the arrival of a French vessel in New York.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Awaiting List of Promotions & Appointments, as Essential to Legion Morale
Wayne is anxiously awaiting the list of promotions and appointments in the Legion. He warns that the list is needed as a matter of morale and discipline.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Audibert discusses administrative matters with Knox
Letter, advises Knox re War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Audibert discusses administrative matters with Knox
Letter, Audibert advises Knox regarding War Office business.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Assessment of Strength at All Posts & Garrisons, Disposition of Spies, and Details of Officer Shortage
Wayne provides an assessment of troop and officer strength at each of the posts and garrisons under his command. He laments the shortage of qualified officers which has required the posting of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Arrival of Letters; Guidance Requested Regarding Quarters for Officers' Families
Boat arrived from Fort Washington with several large packets addressed to Secretary of War, and Oliver Wolcott, Junior, Esquire. Encloses letter from Quarter Master General. Also received letter from …
James Robertson PapersArrangement for the Payment of the Troops
Arrangement made by the Secretary of War with the Bank of the United States on the 9th of January 1793, for the purpose of providing for the remittance of two months pay for the troops to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advice and Opinion on Council Fire with Indians
Lincoln recapped events of council fire with hostile Indians at the rapids of the Miami River, advised against any military activities during treaty negotiations. Suspects Gen. Wayne of violating …
Benjamin Lincoln PapersAdding Regiments to the Army; Contestation of British Posts, Defective Howitzers, and Promotions
Wayne expresses his pleasure regarding the approval of Congress for adding regiments to his army. He wants to contest British possession of several posts on Lake Erie so that they may be added to the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Accounts with Mr. Habersham Relative to Military Expenses in Georgia
Wolcott affirms that John Habersham, in the district of Savannah, has been authorized to enter into contracts and make disbursements for various objects in relation to the military establishment in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Accounts
Details of accounts current, enclosed. Repeated requests for money, Craig has been personally borrowing large sums from friends to meet demands on Quartermaster's Department. Assumption that troops …
James Robertson PapersA Total & Unparalled Disregard of Law & Instruction
Hamilton expresses his energetic disapproval of Caleb Swan's method of disbursement of the money committed to him as Pay Master to the troops. This practice is absolutely inconsistent with the order …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A Report on Returns of Ordnance, Clothing and Stores
Reports on returns of ordnance, clothing and stores.
James Robertson PapersA report from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent on meeting with Georgia Governor Telfair regarding Georgia Militia planned offensive operations against the unfriendly Creek Towns
Seagrove reports that he and Captain Constant Freeman met with Georgia Governor Telfair on 5 September 1793 to discuss matters regarding the Creek Nation and Georgia inhabitants. Seagrove informed …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA Letter for General Knox's Examination
Jefferson encloses for Knox's examination and wisdom a letter on a subject that has already been examined and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. Knox's clerk will retain the proofs copy. It is …
Thomas Jefferson Papers
