Henry Knox
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Encloses Contract for Rations
Encloses contract with Mr. South and Mr. Earnest for rations.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Enclosed Muster and Pay Roll
Muster and Payroll for scouts in the Western territories.
Draper- Simon Kenton PapersEnclosed John Vermonnet's Receipts
Enclosed John Vermonnet's receipt for $500.00 transmitted to him agreeable to Knox' orders.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Employing the Gentleman Recommended by Mr. Myers
Meade will be obliged if Knox employs the gentleman whose application is mentioned in the enclosed letters and who is so strongly recommended.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionDiscussion of Cannon Contracts
According to request, forwards information about cannons ordered, with notes on each contract. Announces that each party has agreed to the contract. Notes acknowledgment of the Secretary of the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Discusses Procedure for the Purchase of Gunpowder
Discusses military accounts with office agent for the purchase of gunpowder
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Discusses Pack Horses; Encloses Returns
Refers to request for pack horses by General Wayne. Explains estimates with potential casualties and savages. Discusses use of horses. Encloses general returns.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Directs Incident with Morgantown Jailer to the Department of State
Received letter from supervisor of Maryland about expense of jail guard at Morgantown. Suggests that such matters fall under the Department of State rather than the War Department. Will check on the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Difficulties in Obtaining Saltpeter
Wolcott discusses a letter from the bankers in Holland which describes the unfavorable prospects of obtaining significant quantities of saltpeter in Europe. Information from Hamburg demonstrates that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Details for new government position
Letter from the Commissary of Military Stores to Secretary Knox, enclosing a description of the duties of the proposed officer responsible for issuing stores and accounting for them, the quartermaster …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Detailed Information on Hostile Indians Movement
Mounted volunteers under Major General Scott and Captain Butler at Fort Washington ordered to Green ville to track the movement of hostile Indians. Escape path given in detail.
Anthony Wayne PapersDeserter Forfeit Pay, Enclosed Muster Rolls for Mounted Volunteers of Kentucky
Letter, discusses problem of desertion and pay of deserters.
Anthony Wayne PapersDeparture of Col. Nichols
Announces departure of Col. Francis Nichols to provide aid to the Pennsylvania divisions of the militia army. Requests directions for his brother Col. W. Nichols.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Delivery of Silver
Lieut. Campbell asked to wait for delivery of silver money, which should arrive in a few days. Cases addressed to Caleb Swan will be forwarded with care.
James Robertson PapersDeliberates Pension of Mr. Hatton; Does Not Authorize Payment
Wolcott discusses the case of Lt. William Hatton and his claim that he warrants a pension. He finds that under current law Hatton is not eligible to be placed on the pension list,.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Defensive Protection of the Frontiers
Governor Shelby fully expects that the Creek and Chickamauga Indians will attack frontier settlers as soon as winter breaks so he requests authority to take measures for the defensive protection of …
The Isaac Shelby PapersDecline of Whiskey Rebellion; Reports Duties
Discusses Whiskey Rebellion; discusses offer of head of Commissary but declines; recommends another. Refers to domestic responsibilities as well as responsibilities at his post.
James Robertson Papers
