Henry Knox
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Council and Defending Fort Fayette
Letters from Sec. of Treasury and Jonathan Staggs received. Results of conference between commissioners and deputies of western counties not yet known. Meeting with more delegates to take place at …
James Robertson PapersCost of Postage, Housing Troops
Billing of postage on Gen. Wayne's dispatches mentioned. General meeting at Redstone held, results not yet known. Garrison at Fort Fayette to received reinforcements, necessity to build additional …
James Robertson PapersCorrects Cannonball Dimensions for Secretary of Treasury
Refers to previous communication about models of cannonball, correcting errors made by clerk copied into a letter to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Copy of Invoice of Stores
Ensign McClair to escort stores to be transported. Enclosed copy invoice of stores sent forward with Collins and Campbell.
James Robertson PapersContract for 1795 Provisions
Encloses contract for provisions for 1795 for Fort Washington and Pittsburgh. Requests feedback or orders and information about additional orders of flour and bread. Suggestions about money on treaty.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Construction and Insurrection
Agreeable to orders, musket cartridge making will commence with expediency. Updates on building/ construction taking place under T. Butlers direction due to insufficient space at Fort Fayette. All …
James Robertson PapersConstitutional Legality of Claiming Privateer Ships in Charleston Port
Makes reference to a Spanish brig brought into the port of Charleston. Considers the Constitution the supreme law of the land in regards to treaties with France, and rejects the President's request to …
Benjamin H. Rutledge PapersConcern About the Interception of Mail by Traitors; Hopes to Overcome Whiskey Rebellion
A letter has been intercepted by a traitor, and they now search for him. Although the insurrection has desisted from burning houses, they seek to put down the Whiskey Rebellion and enforce submission …
James Robertson PapersCompensation Request for Lost Horses
Arthur St. Clair requests monetary reimbursement for four horses lost during the campaign against the Miami Indians on November 4, 1791.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Compensation of Col. Mentges
Enclosed is the account of Col. Mentges for his expenses inspecting and superintending the arming of the New Jersey militia. Mentges' compensation should be approved.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Commutation for Exchanged Officers
Upon examination of the facts stated on behalf of Capt. Peter Perrit, Howell finds that commutation has not been allowed officers who were exchanged in 1778-79 unless they were in service afterwards …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Communication with Mr. Gate about Transactions
Encloses letter from supervisor in Maryland stating that the duties of the Treasury and War Departments were committed to him in April. Reports that the business of fortification and militia purchases …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Claim of Virginia for Pay of Militia and Scouts
The State of Virginia's claim for the pay of militia and scouts cannot be settled because of insufficient documentation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim of Nathaniel Dummon
Wolcott provides a detained examination of the claim to compensation of Nathaniel Dummon, Assistant to the Commandant of Prisoners in the Department of Rhode Island.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Claim of Corporal Jesse Baldwin
Corporal Jesse Baldwin has made a claim which, though not entirely documented, is such a pittance that it seems he should be paid rather than risk the clamour against the government should his claim …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Chapin informs Knox of annuity provided to the Seneca Chief Little Billy
Letter, Chapin advises Knox of lifetime annuity to Seneca Chief, Little Billy.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs with Knox
Letter, informs re arrangements for treaty with Six Nations; discusses Wayne's campaign; discusses hostile Indians; alludes to White encroachment; mentions frontiers and pioneer life.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
