William Knox
148 documents
Supplies for Captain Newman
Orders supplies to be given to Capt. Newman upon his arrival at Fort Pitt.
General CollectionSupplies for Capt. Buell's Detachment
The Secretary of War wants Knox to send to Trenton two wagons to carry the baggage of Capt. Buell's detachment from that place to Fort Pitt. One hundred pairs of shoes addressed to Capt. Buell will be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies for a Cushing's Detachment
A return of clothing, arms, and accoutrements needed to complete a detachment of the 2nd Regiment on their march to the frontier. They should be sent with all possible dispatch on to Trenton with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sugar & Coffee, Etc.
Craig has received the shipment of coffee and sugar and has paid for them. Enclosed is the receipt related to this transaction. Col. Hodgdon is currently preparing to set off on his journey down the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Scales & Weights
Since Hodgdon has been sent a considerable sum in gold to pay the troops he will need a pair of scales and weights to pay it out by the penny weight. He must have a pair he can depend on and they must …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Safely Delivered Wine
The bearer, John Thompson, has safely delivered the wine and he appears to be an industrious man. If when he arrives in Philadelphia Knox has anything more under order and ready for transportation, it …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of the Powder at French Creek
The Secretary of War directs that Knox immediately make to his his office a return of the powder at French Creek in Pennsylvania.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requirements for Bells
Hodgdon has been informed that bells may be had in the numbers required and at a rate not exceeding forty shillings a dozen. Those that Knox has described are too large for Hodgdon's purpose. He wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests Two Wagons with Horses for Captain Mills
Requests two wagons with four horses to convey the baggage of Captain Mills from Pittsburgh.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Tents, Knapsacks, Overalls, Arms, and Accouterments
The Secretary of War requests sufficient number of tents, knapsacks, and overalls for Captain Cass's detachment of new recruits in New Brunswick. Requests arms and accouterments be forwarded by water …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Postponement of Shipment of Arms and Accouterments
Requests deferral on shipment of arms and accouterments for Captain Cass until further notice.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to provide James Lauriston [Laureston] a few dollars
the bearer James Lauriston [Laureston] says Mr Hodgdon was to give him money when he was engaged as an armourer. If so, the Secretary of War asks he be given money so he may go to Pittsburg with …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for unserviceable iron ordnance or cannon ball to be used as ballast aboard Captain Montgomery's revenue cutter
Stagg relays Secretary of War Henry Knox's request for unserviceable iron ordnance or cannon ball, 8 or 10 tons, to be used as ballast in Revenue Cutter commanded by Captain Montgomery.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for contract to make boots for cavalry service
Chief Clerk John Stagg relays Secretary of War request that William Knox contract a reputable bootmaker in Philadelphia to make 100 pairs of boots at the lowest rate for the cavalry service. Boots …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Replenishing My Bank Account
As Hodgdon is about to descend the river and may be gone many months it is imperative for Knox to replace Hodgdon's money in the bank for the use of his family. Also it is important that the money not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preparations for the Campaign
Hodgdon has not eaten or slept for the previous two days but feels his labors have been crowned with success for all went off well. He followed the boats downriver for five miles and then left them …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pleasing Conduct, Etc.
Hodgdon assures Knox that he is pleased with his conduct, believing sincerely that his business, under Knox's management, is given the attention its importance demands. The shoes of Rupp are very good …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Paying the Wagoner
The bearer, George Kinesar, is the wagoner who attended Capt. Pratt's Company from Jersey. Michael Stevor, who engaged him was given sixty dollars in advance but gave Kinesar only twenty dollars …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pair of Scales & Weights
Hodgdon has a considerable sum of gold to pay the troops so he needs a pair of scales and weights so that he can pay it out by the penny weight as he receives it. He needs a pair he can depend on and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Outfitting the Troops
Sergeant Reinbach should be furnished with fourteen blankets for fourteen recruits. Also each recruit needs one hat, two shirts, one pair of linen overalls, one pair of shoes, one pair of socks, one …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Outfitting Lt. Sohier's Recruits
Knox is asked to deliver to Lt. John Sohier and his recruits twenty suits of clothing, now in store, and twenty stands of arms and accoutrements complete in return for his receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders for Supplies
List of supplies to be transported to New Brunswick, NJ and addressed to W. John Bray.
CA NJ LettersOne More Wagon
Beatty has written General Knox about an additional wagon to meet him in Trenton. He finds that it will be impossible for him to transport the quantity of spare clothing, arms, and tents that he is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Mare, Etc.
Hodgdon's mare should have arrived at Pittsburgh and if neither Swan nor Pickering are willing to take her on account, deliver her to the person who brought this letter and, if necessary, provide him …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mrs. Budden's Looking Glasses
It is Budden's understanding that Knox would pay eleven pounds five schillings for the looking glasses belonging to Mrs. Budden which were sent to Samuel Hodgdon. If this is the case, Budden wishes to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
