Henry Knox

2391 documents

[172] Results of Indian Council at Buffalo
06/27/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Orders to reinforce garrison received by Crawford, but due to age and health, Butler ordered Capt. Heath and his garrison to provide support. Indian Council at Buffelo dissolved, commissioners …
James Robertson Papers
Wilkinson's Various Accusations Against Generals Wayne & Scott, & Defense of Own Reputation
01/02/1795 Letter Signed
Explains that his pursuit of the charges against General Wayne arose from a desire to "elucidate the consistency of my conduct." Waxes long on the wrongs Wayne has done to him, and his long-suffering …
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201
Status of Peace
02/12/1795 Printed Document
Announced preliminary stages of treaty b/w U.S. and Chippewa Ottawa, Putawatimes, Saukey, and Miami Nations. Copy of agreement and speeches enclosed. Wayne honestly believed the Indian Nations …
Printed Versions
Presidential Support and charges against General Wayne
01/01/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Use of flowery language to discuss court of inquiry and charges against General Anthony Wayne.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201
Possible Choices for Frigate Names
02/20/1795 Typed Document
List of preferred names for U.S. frigates.
Pickering discusses public opinion with Knox
07/21/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses public opinion re treaty with Great Britain.
Henry Knox, MMC
Pickering discusses artillery with Knox
02/18/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses testing Howitzers.
Henry Knox, MMC
Personal Opinion of Wilkinson
01/29/1795 Printed Document
Mentioned "vile assassin Wilkinson" believed him to be an agent for the British and Democrats of Kentucky to "dismember the Union." Discussed instance of forged letter.
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Peace with Indians
01/24/1795 Printed Document
Expressed thanks for the resolutions and approbations of the House of Representatives for his men's work in the latest campaign. Enclosed speeches from various Indian tribes related to peace …
Printed Versions
Letter Citation
03/01/1795 Cited letter or document
Cited in Burbeck to Knox, 05/25/1795.
Citations
Letter Citation
01/15/1795 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Lincoln, 01/24/1795.
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Letter Citation
01/03/1795 Cited letter or document
Cited in Eaton to Simmons, 02/16/1795.
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Hospital for Militia
01/02/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Estimate to be obtained regarding services provided by Colonel Sproat. Hospital established to tend to sick militia. Governor Lee neglected to establish a method for defraying costs of hospital.
James Robertson Papers
Examining the inboard draft for the frigate at Baltimore
02/20/1795 Typed letter
Humphreys examined the draft for the frigate at Baltimore and found it to be adequate at present, for the only purpose of the draft was to illustrate the placement of the beams and thus the pumps.
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Enclosed Documents
02/13/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed documents that contained "dark narratives of the views & intentions of a certain nefarious combination" (mentioned in previous letter, most likely included Wilkinson). Submitted information …
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Employment of Militia, Spies, and Scouts
01/01/1795 Printed Document
Extended occupation of militia in Washington County for the protection of the settlers. Letter regarding the employment of scouts and spies via order by Col. Sproat was received, it was the first …
Printed Versions
Cited Document
03/15/1795 Cited letter or document
Cited in Burbeck to Knox, 05/25/1795.
Citations
Attorney General responds to legal inquiry made by Secretary at War
06/16/1795 Copy of document
Document, discusses state claims on Indian lands; discusses State rights and Federal government; informs re Constitutional powers; discusses Congress; discusses United States Constitution.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
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08/15/1795 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only.
Citations
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01/06/1795
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James Monroe Papers
Letter Citation
06/06/1796 Cited letter or document
Cited in Simmons to Hodgdon, 01/20/1796.
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Compensation for the Citizens of Sullivan County
02/06/1796 Contemporary Copy of Letter
The meritorious citizens of Sullivan County have not received just compensation for their service in the military line in 1793.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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12/19/1796 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Hodgdon, 12/28/1796.
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12/02/1796 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Hodgdon, 12/28/1796.
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System of Accountabilitty
06/20/1797 Copy of Signed Document
Now that [Samuel] Hodgdon has been appointed Commissary of Stores, a regular system of accountability should be established in concert with the Comptroller of the Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)