Henry Knox
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Report of Battle at Fallen Timbers, and Subsequent Destruction of Indian Property
Reports victory in battle with Indians and British (Canadian) militia on Aug. 20 [Battle of Fallen Timbers]. Describes battle in detail, including tactics, officers and units recommended for bravery, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Reply of the Six Nations of Indians
Reply of the Six Nations of Indians assembled in Council at Buffalo Creek on the 21st of April 1794 to a speech from General Knox, Secretary of War. The speech was delivered by General Chapin as …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Regulation as to the Rations of the Officers of the Army
Enclosed for Knox's inspection and approbation is a proposed regulation regarding the rations of the Officers of the Army.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regimental Returns, Etc.
The regimental returns show that there are 504 non-commissioned officers, privates, and officers at Trenton including 178 in the artillery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Kentucky Volunteers, Garrisons, Contractors' Dishonesty, & Plans to Advance
Thanks Knox for transmitting the President's commendation. Discusses payment of Kentucky volunteers. Notes troops who will be sent to establish a post at Massac. Notes that the garrisons in his rear …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Regarding Interim Naval Constructor
Letter, discusses interim Naval constructor.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Correspondence with Major Stagg
Letter, encloses letter to Major Stagg, believing Stagg has misplaced or forgotten about the original.
Jeremiah Olney PapersRegarding Accumulated Expense by the Retail Purchase of Medicines
Regarding accumulated expense by the retail purchase of medicines, where no provision is made. Has consulted with Doctor Balfour and Messrs Jackson and Smith, and has made out an invoice containing …
James Robertson PapersRefers to Plans with John Morgan to Cut Wood and Build Frigate
Mr. Coxe wishes to inform the Secretary of the Treasury of John Morgan's terms of service. Morgan expects to be transported free of expense and will superintend the cutting of wood and will build the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Refers to Letters between the Department of War and the Department of the Treasury
Refers to letters between the Department of War and the Department of Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Refers to Contract for Brass Horwitz
Received letter. Reports that contracts have already been concluded for brass howitzer. Regrets that Mr. Holt's plan probably won't be possible.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Recruitment of a Corps for the Service of France
Constant Freeman, agent for the War Department in Georgia, writes Secretary Knox on certain persons employed in Georgia to recruit a corps of troops for the service of France with designs toward the …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Recount of Pay Due Captain Sedam
Captain Sedam laments the lack of timely pay as a great detriment to the recruiting service. On the reverse side is a memo by Howell disputing Sedam's claims. He notes that it is notorious in the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Recommends Alexander Murray to Command a Frigate
Hindman is a friend of Captain Alexander Murray and recommends him as fit and proper for the command of one of the frigates about to be constructed. He is fully qualified and Hindman would be greatly …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Alexander Murray to Command a Frigate
William Murray discusses the merits of Captain Alexander Murray as the potential commander of a frigate. He does not know a more amiable or honorable private choice. Captain Murray is a brave man, …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Alexander Murray as Commander of a Frigate
Fitzsimmons recommends Captain Alexander Murray as one of the officers to command one of the new Contintental Frigates. Since he was born in Maryland, Murray is a native of the U.S. with reputable …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of Mr. Barbier
Hopes for the appointment of Mr. Barbier, includes supporting evidence of his good character.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Recommendation of Captain Samuel Barron
Myers recommends Captain Samuel Barron for appointment as Captain Dale's first lieutenant of the frigate being built.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of Captain Murray as Frigate Commander
Should an opening present itself through the non-acceptance of any of the gentleman nominated to the command of the forty frigates, Knox's attention is solicited to the peculiar merits of Captain …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation for appointment
Recommends to the Secretary of War a candidate for Lieutenant of U.S. ship.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
