Henry Knox
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Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Knox
Letter, discusses council at Buffalo Creek; discusses White encroachment; discusses Indian delegation to Pennsylvania; mentions hostile Indians; advises treating with Six Nations at Buffalo Creek.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs and British activity on frontier with Knox
Letter, encloses Ewing's account of Wayne's campaign; mentions white captives; describes British relations with Inidans; discusses Treaty at Canandaigua.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs and British activity on frontier with Knox
Letter, informs re rumors of Indian aggression; discusses prisoners; informs re rumors of White aggression; mentions Indian women & children; discusses land sale at Presque Isle; advises British may …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs and British activity on frontier with Knox
Letter, discusses Treaty at Buffalo Creek; discusses treatment of Indians; discusses British relations with Indians; mentions Indian murder.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionCash Received Due to Requisitions of the Quartermaster General
Hodgdon estimates for Knox the amount of cash received from the United States resulting from the requisitions of the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Care of Powder, Travel Plans of Officers
Assured Knox that forwarded powder would be stored properly and in a secure location. Travel plans of Capt. Heth and Winthrop Sargent.
James Robertson PapersCapture of Post at Grand Glaize
Letter, describes Wayne's campaign; discusses defection of Newman, field quartermaster; discusses Indians and Indian warfare; describes Indian lands; discusses stockade fort; discusses forts and …
Chamberlain CollectionCannon to be Transported to Hodgdon
The cannon with their carriages will be loaded onto the boats and addressed to Chauncey Whittlesley at Middletown to be transported to Samuel Hodgdon at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)British military activity
Samuel Ogden writes Secretary Knox, discussing the dispute with England over western boundaries. Also describes the military activity of Britain in the United States and Canada, focusing on New York, …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Boston Fortifications and War with Britain
Governor Samuel Adams of Massachusetts discusses the repair of Boston fortifications, specifically Castle Island; due to prospects of war with Great Britain.
Samuel Adams Papers, 1635-1826Biddle makes recommendation to Knox
Letter, advises on civil appointment
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Bauman solicits appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for appointment; discusses fortification of American ports.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Barracks at Fort Fayette
Butler urged the building of additional barracks at Fort Fayette due to current and anticipated problems in the area surrounding the fort. Craig notified that building is in process and is being done …
James Robertson PapersAuthorization for Mr. Hodgdon's Account
The enclosed acount of Mr. Hodgdon, the Comptroller, will require authorization by Knox.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Attaches Requested Copy of Letter
Sends to the Secretary of War a copy of the requested letter.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Apppointment of Kirkpatrick, Movement of Troops
Copy, discusses movement of two detachments, mentions appointment of Kirkpatrick.
James Robertson PapersAppointment, Readiness of Kirkpatrick
Mentions Kirkpatrick appointment, pleasantries.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndAppointment of New York Clerk of the Yard
Captain Talbot replies to Secretary Knox's letter of instructions and informs him of his choice of clerk of the yard for New York, Daniel Tingley. Talbot was in the city for the purpose of …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Appointment of Chief Artillerist
Notified Knox that Louis Henry Bouteiller was appointed Chief Artillerist at Baltimore. Lists his credentials and conditions for the appointment. Samuel Dodger also appoint to assist in process.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Anticipates Problems with Inspection of Cannon Balls in Philadelphia
Reports that there is no one in Philadelphia authorized to inspect cannon balls upon delivery from contractors. Anticipates some inconveniences.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Announces Engagement of Alex White to Inspect Mines
Announces the intention to engage Alex White to inspect the mines. White will work with Mr. Zane in Winchester.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Announces Departure of Vessel for Island of St. Simon; Potential to Deliver Articles
Announces departure of vessel for the Island of St. Simon with the potential to deliver anything for the War Department.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
