Henry Knox
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Indian affairs and British activity on frontier
Letter from General Chapin to Secretary Knox; discusses Indians, garrison at Presque Isle, Indian land sales. Also advises Indian claims to Presque Isle, and the threat of Indian attack. Mentions …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionIncludes Invoice for Order from Israel Chapin, Treaty of 1793
Encloses invoice for goods for Israel Chapin's order as per the Treaty of 1793. The blankets were not procured in New York, but must come from Philadelphia.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Hull recommends Patten to Knox
Letter, recommends Patten for military commission.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Hodgdon's Compensation
From 1787-1790 Hodgdon was paid at the rate of $500 per year and yet his request for a greater allowance has been protested. As it now stands, that amount will not cover his expenses so Knox and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Compensation
From 1787-1790 Hodgdon was paid at the rate of $500 per year and yet his request for a greater allowance has been protested. As it now stands, that amount will not cover his expenses so Knox and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Gunn discusses Indian affairs and military disposition in the South with Knox
Letter, describes ideas to protect frontier; discusses behavior of troops.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]French Expedition Against the Floridas
The French Sloop of War "La Casas," with 18 guns and 200 men is anchored off the coast near Gaither's fort, having sailed recently from Charleston South Carolina. There are reports of a recruiting …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)French expedition against Spanish Florida
Constant Freeman, agent for the Department of War in Georgia, writes Secretary Knox. Discusses certain persons employed in Georgia to recruit a corps of troops for the service of France, with designs …
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.French expedition against Spanish Florida
Major Henry Gaither, commander of the federal troops in Georgia, writes the Secretary of War. Writes that the French are on an expedition against the Spanish Floridas, and have the support of the …
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Forwarded Letters
Letter from Major Stagg received along with packet of letters to various troops which will be forwarded. Prospect of peace fading.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Letter
Letter to Gen. Wayne received, will be forwarded on well armed light boat. It is expected to reach Fort Washington shortly due to rain swollen rivers. Supplies to Fort Washington to be sent forward. …
James Robertson PapersForwarded Claims
Due to lack of money, Lee forwarded claims to pay of officers employed to guard arsenal.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
