Library of Congress: Manuscript Division - Papers of the War Department

Western forts

07/13/1784 Contemporary Copy of Letter

Discusses the British occupation and evacuation of army posts within the western territory of the United States. General Haldiman informs Knox that he has received no orders from the British King to …

Charles Thomson Papers, Mm73042861.

State of Indian Affairs in the Southern Department

05/28/1784 Printed Document

The Committee on the State of Indian Affairs in the Southern Department is of the opinion that the Southern Indians should be prevailed upon to make such cessions of uncultivated land to the States …

Thomas Jefferson Papers

Pay of Army Officers

01/19/1784 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's Files

Discusses pay of officers

Papers of Robert Morris, Mm78033605.

Military Stores in the Peace Establishment

01/06/1784 Author's Letterbook Copy

Discusses the peace establishment as regards places of deposit for United States military stores and the possibilities for Captain Emes's continuation in the service. He will receive preference from …

Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.

British troop dispositions

11/11/1784 Autograph Letter Signed

Henry Knox sends to James Monroe a letter that discusses British troop dispositions near Canada.

James Monroe Papers

Recommendations of Cook & Grant

04/25/1785 Autograph Signed Draft

Henry Knox, Secretary at War, writes to Richard Henry Lee, President of Congress with his recommendations regarding Captains Jesse Cook and Jesse Grant of the Connecticut Line.

Continental Congress Broadsides

Order to Outfit Troops

09/15/1785 Autograph Letter Signed

Henry Knox, Secretary at War, orders Samuel Hodgdon, Commissioner of Military Stores, to outfit 30 men under the command of Lt. Armstrong with arms, accoutrements, and clothing.

Thomas Ewing Family Papers, 79-20099, Box 154. Special Cprrespondence, Autograph Collection.

Knox notifies contractor of suspension of recruiting

11/03/1785 Autograph Letter Signed

Henry Knox, Secretary at War, notifies Clement Biddle, contractor, that following the march of Captain Zeigler's company the recruiting service will be suspended. Knox directs Biddle to forward his …

Independence Hall Autograph Collection.

Forwards Lafayette's Military Proceedings; Requests History of Revolution; Trade Politics with France & England

08/01/1785 Autograph Letter Signed

Sends the "military and patriotic proceedings" of the Marquis de Lafayette. Requests history of Lafayette for Doctor Gordon for inclusion in an upcoming account of the American Revolution. Expresses …

MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543

Account of the Voyage to China

05/19/1785 Printed Document

This is Shaw's account of his voyage to China and his encounters with the Chinese people, often contentious, after his arrival in that country.

Thomas Jefferson Papers

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07/20/1785 Type Undetermined

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Nicholas Fish Papers, Mm79-05217. Letterbook: 'Copies of Military Correspondence of Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Fish, 1785-1786,' [Typed

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05/10/1785 Type Undetermined

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Nicholas Fish Papers, Mm79-05217. Letterbook: 'Copies of Military Correspondence of Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Fish, 1785-1786,' [Typed

Reports Journey with Lafayette; Hopes to Visit Mount Vernon

11/13/1786 Autograph Letter Signed

Reports the Marquis de Lafayette has spared no expense on their journey. Would like to spend a few days at Mount Vernon, when the two of them could visit about the Revolutionary history.

MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543

Report on the Barbary States

05/14/1786 Autograph Letter Signed

Randall declares that he will be governed by his orders and will do his best to fulfill them and hopes that the circumstances will be considered if his services are not equal to expectations.

Thomas Jefferson Papers

Report on Clerks to Commissioners

08/27/1786 Document Signed

Official report on James Riverside, Doyle Sweeny, Robert Underwood regarding the new rules regulation the compensation and book keeping of the Hospital and Clothing Stores. Resulting in a formal …

Digges-L'Enfant-Morgan Papers, Mm 8201548

Piracy of the Barbary States, Etc.

01/12/1786 Autograph Letter Signed

Jefferson discusses Greene's inquiries regarding the sale of a ship and his arrangements for selling live oaks to European governments. Jefferson also discusses the piracy of the North-African Barbary …

Thomas Jefferson Papers

Orders to take command at Fort McIntosh

03/28/1786 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter

Orders from Secretary at War Major General Knox directing Major Fish to take command of the troops at Fort McIntosh on the Ohio River, pending the arrival of Lieutenant Colonel Harmar.

Nicholas Fish Papers, Mm79-05217. Letterbook: 'Copies of Military Correspondence of Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Fish, 1785-1786,' [Typed

Letter from the Secretary at War

06/02/1786 Letterbook

Henry Knox, Secretary at War, transmits a sword authorized by Congress to Colonel Meigs in recognition of the expedition on Long Island.

Meigs Family Papers, Mm78032557.

Inspection of Soldiers' Clothing

01/19/1786 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Requesting that Major Fish inspect clothing intended for the soldiers on the Ohio frontier.

Nicholas Fish Papers, Mm79-05217. Letterbook: 'Copies of Military Correspondence of Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Fish, 1785-1786,' [Typed

[The Secretary at War to whom was referenced certain letters from Major John Palsgrave Wyllys to the said Secretary]

03/21/1786 Autograph Letter Signed

General Knox's recommendations to Congress in regards to the case of Major Wyllys for illegally trying two soldiers and placing them under sentence of death. Believed suspension was a better …

Digges-L'Enfant-Morgan Papers, Mm 8201548

[Talks given by the King's Headman and warriors of the Great Nation.]

10/22/1786 Document Signed

Punishment for murders of white people committed by Indians to be administered. Indians seek peace with white people. Blamed A. McGillivray for seditious and murderous acts and advocated for his …

Digges-L'Enfant-Morgan Papers, Mm 8201548

New Hampshire: Send Delegates to the Convention

05/21/1787 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Recipient's Files

Knox urges Sullivan to influence New Hampshire to send delegates to the [Constitutional Convention] so as to avoid the anarchy that seems inevitable under the current system of government.

Peter Force - John Sullivan Collection, Mm82076206