Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Manuscript Department
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Reinforcing Fort Franklin
Knox explains the measures he is taking to reinforce Fort Franklin.
William Irvine PapersOrders to Command Militia
Militia called up from Virginia to deal with insurgents in Western Pennsylvania.
Dreer CollectionOrders for Organizing Militia
Enclosed proclamation regarding the governing of the western parts of Pennsylvania, includes rules on militia.
Dreer CollectionMilitary and Quartermaster's Stores at Pittsburgh
This is the return of the military and quartermaster's stores at Pittsburgh intended for the detachment destined for the western frontier.
William Irvine PapersLetters Respecting the Town at Presque Isle
Dallas encloses the letters that have passed back and forth between Governor Mifflin and the General Government respecting the President's suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle.
William Irvine PapersLetter from General Knox to Joshua Humphreys to prepare models and drafts of frigates April 1794
Letter signed by Henry Knox requests that Humphreys immediately prepare the models for the frame of the frigates proposed, including an accurate draft, and to have the frame accurately described.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceInterests of the Union vs. Those of the States
Governor Mifflin lectures Knox on the discretionary powers of the President in relation to the State governments. He acknowledges that it is the duty of the President to act in the interests of the …
William Irvine PapersIndian Reaction to the Suspension at Presque Isle
Elicott discusses the Indian response to the President's suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle.
William Irvine PapersHarmony Between the General and Particular Governments
Knox assures Governof Mifflin of the General Government's desire for harmony with the State Governments. He explains the suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle as the means of …
William Irvine PapersGratitude for Quelling the Insurrection
Harmar transmits the several resolves expressing gratitude to those involved in the expedition to quell the western insurrection.
William Irvine PapersGratitude for Assisting in the Suppression of the Insurrection
Knox extends the President's gratitude to Governor Mifflin and the Militia of Pennsylvania for their support of the General Government's suppression of the recent insurrection.
William Irvine PapersGeneral Wayne's plan of battle
General Anthony Wayne's plan of battle, march and encampment, with an oversized map of the region.
Winthrop Sargent Papers.General Wayne's complaints of inferior hats and shoes
Secretary Knox forwards a letter from Major General Anthony Wayne complaining of the inferior quality of hats and shoes. President Washington wants the contractors to be held accountable. Knox says he …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.General Principles Governing the Accounts of Your Office
The Comptroller explains the principles and instructions by which the Office of the Intendant of Military Stores is to be governed.
William Irvine PapersFort Franklin Beseiged, Etc.
This is Denney's report from the western counties of Pennsylvania, particularly from Fort Pitt and Fort Franklin which he describes as being beseiged.
William Irvine PapersErecting the Building for Making Molds
Knox writes that there should be no delay in erecting the building for making molds and it should be done after negotiating with the cheapest carpenters.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceENCLOSED: Orders and Thanks for Quelling Western Insurrection
Enclosed official thanks of House of Representatives to the militias of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia for their successful expedition to quell western insurrection.
William Irvine PapersEnclosed List of Invalid Pensioners
List of pensioners in Pennsylvania, orders to disperse funds due pensioners. Advertisements placed in local papers regarding payment dispersal.
Boudinot PapersEmbargo
Letter from Secretary of War, Henry Knox, which instructs the Governor of Virginia that Congress has just passed an embrago on all ships entering from foreign ports for the next thirty days. Knox …
Dreer CollectionDisarming Privateer Vessels in U.S. Ports
Due to the recent events surrounding a privateer vessel, President issued proclamation that ordered all privateer vessels now in port to be stripped of their weapons.
Dreer CollectionConference between Knox and Humphreys
Confirmation of meeting between Henry Knox and Joshua Humphreys at the War Office at any time before three o'clock 4 February 1794 if convenient to Joshua Humphreys.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence
