Henry Knox
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The Savages are mute and invincible...
Wilkinson asks for Knox's permission to travel to Philadelphia because General Wayne probably will not grant his permission. He defends his sketch of the territory despite Wayne's apathy toward it. …
Orders and Circulars, 1797-1910 (RG94): General Wilkinson's Order Book, Dec 31, 1796- Mar 8, 1808 (M654)The Sad Affair of Capt. Big Tree of the Seneca
Captain Big Tree, the Seneca chief, has committed suicide for unknown reasons; mentions that he was a companion of Cornplanter and New Arrow. Records a speech given by Big Tree at that time, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Talbot accepting appointment as captain of one of the new ships
Talbot confirms receipt of Knox's letter of June 5th appointing him captain of one of the new frigates. He writes Knox to accept this appointment, and provide his hope that he may faithfully serve …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Supplies and Store Sent to Fort Washington
Hospital stores and stationary supplies sent forward to Fort Washington. More pack horses and drivers to be sent soon.
James Robertson PapersSupplement: Truce with Indians, and Considerations of Possible Treaty
Supplement to prior letter of same date; Wayne laments the arrival of the Indians' truce flag, as he was set to seize Girtystown (now St. Mary's Ohio), in the center of the hostile tribes' region, but …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Suggests Exchange of Bank Notes for Specie; Discusses Horses
Refers to conversation about exchanging bank notes for specie for accounts in the Western Country. Refers to General Wayne's horses.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Suggestion for Obtaining Masts for Frigates
Humphrey noted merchants were in town and that the United States should contract with them to purchase masts for the new frigates to be built.
C. E. French Collection.Six Nations reply to speech delivered by General Chapin on 10 February 1794
Speech, declines invitation to Council at Venango; discusses boundary lines; discusses Indian confederacy; mentions Revolutionary War; mentions Congress; discusses Indian hostilities; discusses …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSettlement of the Sub-Paymasters
The deviation of the paymasters and sub-paymasters from the system prescribed by the Comptroller has prevented Howell from acting on a great proportion of their accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of Debts
Cannot give accurate information on settlement of Commissioners debts. Widow of Oneida Indian Chief, Peter Otsiquette, requested all debts be discharged.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Seneca War Chief Little Billy -- Character & Annuity
Pickering states that Little Billy, the Seneca chief, is a good friend of the United States, and that he has promised the chief an annuity of $50 to keep his allegiance. Hopes this meets Knox's …
Jasper Parrish PapersSeizure of Grand Glaize; Expectation of Battle with British & Indians Near Roche de Bout
Notes that Indians have abandoned Grand Glaize area villages, and that they would have been taken totally unawares if not for the desertion of a quartermaster from the Legion who gave them warning. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Samuel Hodgdon estimate of cost of frigate from 8 to 12 hundred tons at the present price of building in Philadelphia
Estimate of cost of 800-1200 ton Frigate. Hodgdon describes the estimate as accurate for a ship built in Philadelphia. This size ship is equivalent to a British 36 gun ship. When outfitted with …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReturns; Whiskey Received; Captain Bissell's Whereabouts
Encloses return, report of whiskey received. Large quantity of barr iron, axes, nails, etc will be sent forward. Mr. Carpenter set off with dispatches for Major General Wayne at Fort Washington. …
James Robertson PapersResponds to Request for Artillery Engineers in Fredericksburg; Info about Contracts
Received letter about artillery engineer recruits at Fredericksburg, and seeks to make immediate action. Reports arrangement with contractors to furnish artillery and rifle coats. Mr. Sterret is to …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests that Mr. Rancey be Sent to the Cecil Iron Works
Mr. Hughes requests that Mr. Rancey be sent to the Cecil Iron Works in Cecil County, Maryland, near to the stage route.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Shelter for shipping on Delaware River
Requests means to shelter ships at Mud Island Fort on the Delaware River. Seeks information about accommodations.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Response to Letter
Requests response to a letter sent previously.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Reports and Accounts from Chapin
Refers to letter to Secretary of Treasury. Requests a list of goods and invoice. Refers to the President's recommendation of Chapin to manage the business of subsistence. Requests updates on his …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Report on Damage to Winter Harbor on Delaware River
Requests report on injury to the winter harbor on the Delaware River.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Patterns for Iron Ballasts
Requests pattern for pieces of iron ballast for frigates for government contractors.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
