William Knox
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Request that Secretary Knox be informed on whether stores have been procured and forwarded to Pittsburg
John Stagg relays General Knox's request to William Knox to be informed on whether stores for the Quartermaster's Department have been procured, as directed on 11 May, and forwarded to Pittsburg. If …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for shoes, clothing, epaulets, company books, and a cat
Pike asks that Knox forward a supply of shoes, epaulets, company books, and a "cat."
Zebulon M. Pike PapersRequest for an Orderly Book
John Stagg, chief war department clerk, notes that Captain Sedam wants an orderly book for his company and asks that he be delivered one.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruits to Lancaster
The Secretary of War has directed that the recruits currently In Philadelphia should march to Lancaster immediately. Knox is directed to furnish a four-horse wagon to transport their baggage.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of Sherry, Payment of Officer
Sherry and other goods received. Urgent request to pay Mr. Dorcey. Update from Hodgdon.
James Robertson PapersPurchase of Strong Cheap Second-Rate Horses
Knox is directed to immediately purchase for the service of the United States two strong able-bodied cheap horses--not first rate--and two common saddles and bridles. Before Knox contracts for them, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase from James Morrow
The Secretary of War requests that Knox purchase from James Morrow any of his armorer's tools that might be fit for service. They are to be appraised by an impartial man previous to payment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Property Loaded & Delivered
Parker asks Knox to have the bearer load the property . He will take good care of any property given him and deliver it promptly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procurement of articles in Quartermaster's Department
John Stagg informs William Knox that there were some articles in the Quartermaster's Department, such as tents, which Secretary of War directed Wm. Knox to procure previous to appointment of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Preventing Future Disputes
To prevent future disputes which may arise in the accounts of the War Department, certificates given by Knox should be on all occasions as full as possible and recorded in the words of the contracts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder to Cooper's Ferry
Enclosed is a return of the powder forwarded from New York to Cooper's Ferry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Casks
As soon as possible, Knox should provide a wagon to transport powder casks. Knox should send a return for the quantity forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder & Ball
Knox should provide every assistance to Mr. Manning in having the powder and ball sent to the river.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Overalls for Matthew Murray
Knox is directed to deliver to Matthew Murray one pair of woolen overalls and one pair of linen overalls, being deficient articles of clothing due him according to the enclosed certificate from Lt. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order from War Office to furnish company book to Captain Sedam
From John Stagg to William Knox, a request to furnish Captain Sedam with a company book, taking his receipt.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Military Stores are needed in Elizabeth Town, N.J.
Stagg orders suits of privates' clothing, blankets, and sergeants' suits for American forces at Elizabeth Town, New Jersey to be forwarded immediately.
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.Loading for Two Teams
David McNair will apply to Knox for loading for two teams. He may be depended as a person who will faithfully perform his engagements.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on vindication of his character from every intended aspersion
Samuel Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of William Knox's letter. Hodgdon notes that he will come prepared in every particular to vindicate his character. [presumably related to questions regarding …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Sam Boyd at Lancaster Ohio soliciting to be employed to make sundry articles for public use in the wake of unfortunate St. Clair expedition
Boyd opens by noting that the late misfortune [presumably the St. Clair expedition that previous November] will be the cause of another campaign. He then notes that if the War Department is in need of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from George Dunn acknowledging receipt of clothing at Hagerstown Maryland
Agreeable to request of William Knox, Dunn encloses receipt for clothing.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Captain Henry Carberry Frederick Town Maryland listing equipment for his Company
Captain Carberry lists items of equipment received, presumably in preparation for operations in support of General Wayne expedition against Indians in summer of 1792. Items include canteens with …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Lamp Kettle Mechanics
Knox is directed to immediately engage two or three mechanics who understand how to make lamp kettles and direct them to Pittsburgh to receive orders from Major [Isaac] Craig.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Items to Pittsburgh
The Secretary of War requests that Knox forward to Pittsburgh, to the order of Major Isaac Craig, a number of items, including bullet moulds, boxes, hooks, and nails.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hiring Wagon for Indian Luggage
Letter, directs hiring wagon for Indian luggage.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Furnish the Bearer
The Secretary of War directs Knox to furnish the bearer a load to Pittsburgh if he knows of no objection against it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
