William Knox
148 documents
Missing Articles
Hodgdon identifies a number of objects that may or may not have been sent. If they have not been sent, he orders Knox to send them to Major Craig immediately. Included are wire for the rims of camp …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Melancholy Proof of Human Frailty
As a melancholy proof of the frailty of human nature, Boyer must return to Philadelphia. Hodgdon has kept him on in his office until it became disreputable to do so. Boyer has been drunk for weeks so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from War Office; Charles Reinbach to be supplied with clothing
Request that Charles Reinbach be given clothing for 8 privates of artillery to include for each: hat, coat, vest, pair linen overalls, stock and buckel, shoes, buckles and socks, blanket, arms, …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from the War Office directing two wagons to be engaged for Captain Cap
John Stagg request for William Knox to engage two four horse wagons to carry the baggage of Captain Cap's detachment to Pittsburgh, to be ready on the next day.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox request for pay for Mr Trimble for wagon transport
Hodgdon requests that William Knox pay Mr Trimble 3 days of hauling of public goods. Asks that he be paid $3.00 per day. He has behaved well and his loads were delivered in good order.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox regarding McRea
Only the wrapper is available. A notes states that McRea is mentioned in the letter
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on state of supply and logistics problems in preparation for St Clair expedition
Hodgdon is quartermaster for St Clair expedition. He laments the timeliness of the posts and wishes to receive his returns before going forward. Knapsacks of questionable utility. Boots necessary for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on shipments of supplies to Pittsburg
Hodgdon would have been glad to have seen a return and the supplies mentioned in a previous letter. Will call on Doyle for his receipt; is disappointed about not hearing from Colesworthy. Boyer has …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on expected arrival of Colesworthy, Hodgdon's returns and his wagon, and the awaited arrival of axes for the upcoming St Clair expedition
Hodgdon has heard nothing of Coleworthy; expects that he will arrive next day. Nothing of Boyer and his wagon. Still awaiting arrival of axes. Expresses hope that posts will provide further news and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Kind Wishes for My Welfare, Etc.
Hodgdon is much obliged for Knox's kind wishes for his welfare and flatters himself that Knox will acquaint himself with his business to his satisfaction.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Gun Slings for Capt. Mills
Knox is directed to furnish Capt. Mills with 74 waist-bayonet belts so that they can be altered for gun slings. If any of the muskets delivered to Capt. Mills are in want of repair, Knox is to see to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Evil Shoes, Etc.
Shoes are exceedingly wanted. Those already furnished are evil in the extreme. In your last invoice you identified 190 bayonets but only ninety have been found. The one thousand needles that did come …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of Horse Accoutrements
Knox is directed to make an estimate of the horse accoutrements, such as bridles, saddles, and holsters, which Mr. Hodgdon has prepared for the use of the army and to come in person that very morning …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Letters
Directs Knox to deliver enclosed letters, one to Captain Hodgdon and the other to an Alexander whose last name is illegible. The letters contain personal matters, and Colesworthy asks that the letters …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Descent Down the River
Hodgdon announces that he will begin his descent down the river on the Sunday next but Knox should continue to address him as usual.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cotton sends vouchers to Knox
Letter, encloses vouchers for monies paid.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Cotesworthy's Needs
Cotsworthy notes that if he could have made a change he would have remitted it but his misfortune prevented him from doing so. He asks Knox to make a copy and he will pay him upon his return. He asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Complete Set of Guages
The Secretary of War requests a complete set of guages for the service of the public for which eight dollars will be paid.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Common Tents to Haskell, Etc.
Knox is asked to furnish enough common tents to Capt. Haskell to cover about ninety men and horsemen. The men are to camp on the opposite side of the Schuykill the following morning and Knox should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for John Schrider
Knox is asked to provide the bearer, John Schrider, who is a regular in Capt. Haskell's Company and has been sick in the hospital, with one pair of woolen overalls, one pair of shoes, and a woolen …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Captain Mills' Company
Order to furnish Captain Mills' Company with vests for recruits and and iron hand cuffs.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Clothing for Andrews' Recruits, Etc.
Ensign Andrews should be supplied with a suitable supply of clothing for his recruits. In a few days [Isaac] Craig is expecting a supply of 55 suits from New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Abraham Springer
Knox should provide the bearer, Abraham Springer, with the following articles of clothing: one hat, two shirts, one pair of woolen overalls, one pair of shoes, one pair of socks, and one vest. A …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
