Henry Knox
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Murders by Cherokee Indians
11/18/1794 Printed DocumentGovernor William Blount of Southwest Territory insists that in case of a murder committed by a Cherokee, "satisfaction shall instantly be demanded of the town, or towns, in which the murderer, or …
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Murder of friendly Indian at Fort Franklin
05/23/1794 Printed DocumentGovernor Mifflin of Pennsylvania orwards a copy of a letter from Brigadier General Wilkins relative to the murder of a friendly Indian at Fort Franklin, and thee prospect of opposition from British …
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Movement of Troops
11/22/1794 Autograph Letter SignedDetachments arrived and residing in Pittsburgh. No news on Governor Lee's on removing troops to post on Monongahela river, but presumed it would be settled before the Governor's return to Virginia.
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Mounted Volunteers of Kentucky
07/27/1794 Printed DocumentLetter to the Secretary of War; encloses copies of General Scott's letter and the return of the Kentucky Mounted Volunteers. Discusses conflict and potential war with Britain.
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Mounted Volunteers in Kentucky
06/11/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from Major General Wayne to Secretary of War Henry Knox, concerning the Mounted Volunteers of Kentucky and the delivery and purchase of supplies. Mentions that the people of Kentucky do not …
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Monroe forwards the letter of a Virginia Indian agent
12/24/1794 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses letter from Joseph Martin, Indian agent.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Monies Arising from Duties on Imports and Tonnage
12/19/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyJohn Habersham, Collector of the Customs for Savannah, has discounted out of the monies arising from duties on imports and tonnage $9.00 for which he is to be held accountable.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money Forwarded, Request for Instructions
12/19/1794 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that packet containing money for the pay of troops in the lower part of the Ohio has been forwarded in the charge of Daniel Bissel on board a keel boat. Submission for reimbursement by R. …
James Robertson Papers
Mistaken Account Returned and Enclosed
10/15/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMistakenly received enclosed letter and account. Fish returned them to Knox.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Miami Villages
11/12/1794 Printed DocumentLetter to the Secretary of War regarding the Miami Villages and other issues relating to hostile Indians in the West.
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Memorial of Doctor White
04/10/1794 Printed DocumentPresident Washington writes the Secretary of War regarding the Memorial of Doctor White, requesting the protection of the District of Miro.
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Maunsell informs Knox of French naval activities
06/08/1794 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions French navy on American coast; encloses treatise on the culture of potatoes.
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Materials for fortifications at Baltimore
07/10/1794 Printed DocumentTransmits to the Secretary of War a statement of materials brought to the fortifications and barracks at Baltimore. Includes timber, plank, shingles, shovels, casks of powder, gun carriages, picks, …
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Massacre of Indians in Tennessee
09/22/1794 Printed DocumentGovernor William Blount of Southwest Territory (Tennessee) writes that he has been informed of a detachment of the militia of Mero district, by order of General James Robertson, has lately pursued the …
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Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
09/26/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the construction of additional barracks at Fort Fayette and reports the military success of General Wayne.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
03/17/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
02/01/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig acknowledges to Secretary Knox the receipt of War Department correspondance intended for other officers on the frontier. Craig also informs Knox that he has settled the accounts of …
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
01/03/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Secretary Knox that detachments under the command of Captains Cook and Thompson have arrived at Fort Pitt and that the whiskey ration for the troops has been commenced.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox of popular hostility and Whiskey Rebellion
08/17/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig states to Secretary Knox that immediate action is required to restore the authority of government among the "misguided multitude."
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox of popular hostility and Whiskey Rebellion
08/03/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig notes that a number of insurgents were marching, with a design of attacking the Fort. They backed down and postponed the attack upon realizing that every possible means had been adopted …
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig informs Secretary at War of outbreak of Whiskey Rebellion
07/18/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig sends his account of local events that resulted in the death of federal troops and the burning of General Neville's home to the Secretary at War.
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Mail Robbery
07/28/1794 Autograph Letter SignedPackage from Head Quarters delivered by boatman, now sent forward in the care of Ensign Sample under safe guard due to robbing of mail at Pittsburgh recently. Craig enclosed duplicates of letter, …
James Robertson Papers
Mail Returned
08/08/1794 Autograph Letter SignedPacket of vouchers returned safely after being stolen from the mail carrier. Craig to forward them to the comptroller's office immediately. Mail addressed to Knox received by Craig, he will forward …
James Robertson Papers
Lt. Colonel Sproat's Claim
02/07/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyLt. Col. Sproat's claim of pay for services rendered as Lieutenant of the County of Washington in arranging, mustering, and paying the militia and scouts called out for the protection of the frontiers …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
