Henry Knox
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Discussion of Appointment of Officers by Washington
Refers to negative words between Knox, Hamilton, and Pinckney in regards to congressional appointment. Mentions right of Washington to appoint officers and staff.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Appointment to Major General
Letter, informs Knox re commission of Major General; discusses pay of general officers.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionAcceptance of the Appointment
McHenry expresses his hope that General Knox will accept his appointment in the Provisional Army, with the understanding that any concerns about the relative rank of Major Generals will be resolved at …
Alexander Hamilton PapersWashington writes to Knox regarding Wormeley
Washington informs Knox that a friend, Ralph Wormeley, is travelling to Boston to enroll his son at Harvard. Washington requests that Knox provide any necessary assistance to Wormeley in this …
Huntington MssRegarding a compensation claim by Col. Dinsmore
Regarding a claim by Col. Silas Dinsmore, a recently-resigned colonel appointed by General Knox who is now making claim for compensation. Asks for the General's opinion on it. Adds that he considers …
James McHenry PapersRegarding the actions of Rawlings and his men at the siege of Fort Washington
Regarding his denied claim for warrant for military bounty land, Rawling recounts the actions of himself, and his officers and men during the siege of Fort Washington during American Revolution. Of …
Rawlings PapersRequests Follow up on Brass Cannons Bound for Pittsburgh
The General requests that Knox come to the office immediately and bring receipts for the wagons that took the brass cannons to Pittsburgh, which apparently were left on the road. Wants to know when …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
