William Knox
148 documents
Fourth of July Celebration
Knox is directed to furnish Col. Thomas Proctor for the celebration of the Fourth of July: 47 flannel cartridges for cannon, 188 pounds of powder, six portfires, and a portion of tubes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drum & Fife for Capt. Wells
Knox is directed to issue a drum and fife with drumsticks for Capt. Wells' company.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Direction to furnish Colonel Thomas Procter with musket powder for the service of the militia infantry on the 4th of July
Secretary of War directs that William Knox furnish Colonel Thomas Procter one hundred weight of musket powder for the service of infantry militia on the 4th of July.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Delivery to Ballard Smith
Knox should deliver to Capt. Ballard Smith one hundred stand of arms and accoutrements complete along with five swords for sergeants. They should be transported to Richmond Virginia by water.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Elliott's Men
Knox is directed to issue to Lt. Elliott , of the Artillery, two sergeants, and ten privates complete suits of clothing. He also needs a drum and fifte.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Captain Wells' Company
Knox is directed to have infantry clothing packed up for Lt. Bines to transport to Capt. Wells' Company.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothes for Asheton's Recruits
Knox is asked to issue clothes for Capt. Asheton's recruits for which a receipt will be required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cavalry Clothing for Sergeants
Knox is asked to issue to Lt. Davidson two complete suits of cavalry clothing for sergeants and one trumpet, taking his receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Casks of Powder
The Secretary of War directs Knox to respond to the request of Col. Thomas Proctor and furnish him the number of quarter casks of powder that he requires.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Kersey's Wagon
Captain Kersey is waiting for the wagon for his detachment. It is absolutely necessary that he is furnished immediately because the Secretary of War ordered that the troops could not march without it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon & Boxes, Etc.
Col. Cuthbertson's letter relative to loading has been received. Parker immediately procured a wagon and went up and found the cannon and boxes. Parker expects that they will arrive safely in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Box Marked No. 8
In the box marked no. 8 are woolen overalls and pattern suits of soldiers clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms for Wells's Recruits
Knox is directed to have packed up and transported by water to Christiana bridge, in the care of Solaman Maxwell, one hundred stand of arms and accoutrements complete for Capt. Wells' recruits along …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Clothing for Capt. Asheton
Stagg asks Knox to let Capt. Asheton have thirteen muskets and bayonets to complete the stand of arms for his recruits. Also he should be issued 100 suits of clothing which should be forwarded as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Agreement Between Hodgdon & Miller
The Secretary of War immediately wants the agreement between Mr. Hodgdon and Mr. Miller respecting the powder and wants it before half past four o'clock. It should be delivered to him or Capt. Freeman …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance to Benjamin Van Cleve
Knox is directed to advance to the bearer, Benjamin Van Cleve, the sum of $25 taking duplicate receipts and advising Mr. Hodgdon of same.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Gun for Chambers
Knox is directed to deliver to Joseph Chambers a gun, a flint, one pound of rifle powder, and a proportional quantity of ball. If Knox does not have excellent rifle powder, he is directed to procure …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)100 Suits of Clothing
The Secretary of War requests that Knox furnish Capt. Ballard Smith with 100 suits of clothing complete having previously inspected same. They should be packed in boxes for transportation to Col. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)William Nickels return of powder and ready for transportation
William Nickels reported that several barrels of powder are coopered and ready for transportation. Nickels reports that some barrels are not fit for transportation and might better be stored at Fort …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon to William Knox on return of stores
Hodgdon received the return of stores from clerk William Knox, but has not had time to examine, since he has been busy getting Major Craig's cavalry and equipment underway. Acknowledges return of …
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