Henry Knox
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"Ann and Susan" Taken by the "Little Diamond"
Jefferson has learned that the ship "Ann and Susan," belonging to William Nelson, citizen of New York, with 100 passengers on board, has been taken by the French armed vessel "Little Diamond" and …
Thomas Jefferson PapersWill Provide Dimensions of Spars for the Treasury
Complies with the request from the Secretary of War for dimensions of spars transported to the Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Whiskey Transported
Last post Craig sent by boat whiskey, corn, oats, and pack horses forward to fighting lines.
James Robertson PapersWhiskey and Sundry Items Arrived; Pack Horse Drivers Gone Forward
Reports on shipment of whiskey, barr iron, falling axes, scythes and notes that pack horse drivers engaged to serve with army have gone forward to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersWant of Camp Kettles, Etc.
The troops at Trenton suffer much inconvenience from the want of camp kettles so iron pots have been borrowed for immediate use.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Waiting for Mr. Hodgdon
Ames accepts his appointment as Superintendent of the Public Armory at Springfield. However, when he travelled to Springfield to receive his instructions from Samuel Hodgdon, Hodgdon was not there so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers and Disbursements; Whiskey for Fort Washington
Has transmitted to Comptroller of Treasury vouchers and disbursements in Quarter Master Department at Pittsburg and its dependencies. Whiskey will be sent by Zachaus Biggs, revenue agent Virginia, to …
James Robertson PapersVirginia's Cannon
On the point near Portsmouth there are 17 cannons of 18" and 24" ball in good condition except as to carriages and apparatus, they belong to the state of Virginia and will doubtless be given up for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Van Gaasbeck [Van Gansbeck] recommends Yates to Knox
Letter, recommends Joseph R. Yates as a proper character to fill a captaincy.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Unpaid Debts
Ledger of accounts unpaid by Oneida Indian Chief, Peter Otsiquette, deceased. Money amount recorded in "York currency."
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Travel of Troops, Seneca Attacks
Unknown arrival date of Capt. Heath's detachment from Winchester. Attacks of Seneca Indians on troops at Fort Franklin prompted request for reinforcements. Enclosed depositions on Indian attacks.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Troops
Some troops prepared early, took keel boats intended for Maj. Gen. Scott and traveled downriver. Invoices of supplies that traveled with troops to be sent to Philadelphia soon.
James Robertson PapersTransportation and Supplies
Col. Edwards and QMG decend river on stores boat. Invoice of stores enclosed. Commissioners appointed to set up town in Presquille to travel tomorrow. Men killed by Seneca Indians.
James Robertson PapersTransport of Prisoner, Provisions for Troops
Upon receipt of letter from Knox, Craig applied to Butler for an escort to Newman, a prisoner, to Fort Washington for further transport to Head Quarters. Payment due troops in the upper posts of the …
James Robertson PapersTransmission of Patterns for Supplies
Requests transmission of standard patterns for muskets, bayonets, rifles, pistols, and other supplies. Refers to expense of gunpowder storage. The Secretary of the Treasury requests a description of …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
