William Knox
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Cartouche Cases & Bayonet Belts
The Secretary of War orders Knox to produce for the service of the troops 300 cartouch cases, with bells, and 300 bayonet belts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Blankets
After inspecting the number of blankets, Craig ascertains that twenty six must have been misplaced and he has been unable to ascertain whether or not they have been delivered.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bells, Collars, & Buckles Will Be Ready
The bells, collars, and buckles Knox has ordered will be ready by the end of the week. Directions should be written for the wagoner who will carry them and Boyd will afix the directions to the top of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bells from Lancaster
Captain [Jacob] Slough has informed Hodgdon that the bells for the horses that have been mentioned two or three times may be had in any numbers from the stores in Lancaster at a cost of from 26 to 39 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bells Available at a Later Date
At present the bells cannot be had in Lancaster but they can be had in three weeks if that is acceptable. If Knox will notify him by the next post, Boyd will provide them as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles to Fort Pitt
The several articles being obtained should be forwarded to Fort Pitt. A wagon should also be engaged to convey the baggage of Capt. Beatty's recruits from Trenton to Fort Pitt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms Shipment to Charleston
Knox is directed to have transported on the ship now riding at anchor in the harbor and sailing soon to Charleston one hundred stands of arms with accoutrements and knapsacks complete. Also included …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms for Revenue Cutters
Stagg has been directed to deliver to Sharp Delaney, Collector of the Port of Philadelphia, parcels of muskets and pistol cartridges for the service of Revenue Cutters to be marked as follows: Sharp …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Supplies for Seventy Men
Knox is directed to forward to New York, under the charge of Lt. John Heth, arms and accoutrements complete, and knapsacks for seventy men with a proportion of tents, musketballs, and cartridge paper. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of Edward Boylston & Others
Knox is directed to examine the books of Mr. Hodgdon and report on the accounts of Edward Boylston and sundry others whose names will be mentioned to Knox by Major Church and who were employed at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of William Hill
The bearer, William Hill of New York, is contractor for clothing. He has an account against the War Department and some of his vouchers are in Knox's possession. Knox is asked to give the vouchers to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wagon for Capt. Ashton's Equipage
The Secretary of War requests that Knox immediately furnish a wagon to convey the camp equipage of Capt. Asheton's detachment to Reading. He should also furnish the necessary means of transportation …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Wagons
Knox is asked to make two wagons available for Capt. Hughes who has been ordered to march the following day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Suits of Clothing
If there are two suits of music uniform clothing of the five hundred suits of Smith & Shepherd, Knox is directed to give same to Lt. Bines for Capt. Wells company of infantry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twenty Suits of Clothing
Knox is asked to furnish Capt. Kersey with twenty suits of uniform clothing after having inspected same. They should be forwarded to Brunswick by stage.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies for Sedam
Knox is asked to deliver to Lieutenant Sedam two sets of the following for recruits: woolen overalls, a pair of shoes, a pair of socks, a shirt, and a blanket.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suits of Clothing for Wells' Recruits
Knox is asked to deliver to Ensign William Diven thirty full suits of clothing for Capt. Wells' recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suit of Uniform Clothing
Knox is to give Ensign William Devin a complete set of uniform clothing for a private enlisted for the infantry, taking his receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stock Clasp
Sheppard wants Knox to send him a stock clasp for a pattern suit for the War Office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shoes & Socks for Melcher
Melcher asks Knox to send by his sergeant the shoes and socks necessary to complete his recent order. Likewise the woolen overalls should be sent to complete the previous day's order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Saddle for Wayne's Wagoner
Knox is directed to furnish General [Anthony] Wayne's wagoner with a common saddle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Saddle & Bridle for Davidson
Stagg directs Knox to let Lt. Davidson of the Cavalry have a saddle and bridle of those now in store, taking his receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Stores & Equipments
Knox is directed to immediately make out and transmit to the War Office a return of all the military and quartermaster stores and equipments that have been forwarded to Pittsburgh for the present …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Military Stores Requested
The Secretary of War requests a return of ordnance, arms, and military stores for the campaign, including those sent on to Pittsburgh. They are for General Wayne who is setting out for headquarters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to deliver a trumpet to Mr Oeller
By order of Secretary of War, John Stagg requests that William Knox deliver a trumpet to Mr Oeller. He says it shall be returned. Knox reports that Andrew Martin will deliver a trumpet.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
