Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
2075 documents
Requests for Commissions and Federal Positions for Friends and Family
Includes requests from friends, including Robert Purviance's desire for a federal position, Captain Barney's request for a naval commission, Colonel Ballard's solicitation for office, support for the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommends Extension of Contract for Samuel Caldwell
Requests extension of contract for tonnage duties with Samuel Caldwell for the state of Pennsylvania. Recommended as patriotic, distinguished, and responsible.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proclamation of the Treaty of Fort Harmar
Washington's offcial proclamation of the Treay of Fort Harmar with the Chiefs and Warriors of the Wyandot, Delaware, Ottawa, Chippawa, Pattiwatima, and Sac Nations.
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.Knox writes to Biddle about health
Knox relays information to Biddle regarding the health of himself and his family.
Independence Hall Autograph Collection.Expeditions against the Indians
Knox expresses Washington's expectation that no expeditions shall be undertaken against the northwestern Indians without the express approval of the governor of the territory and the commanding …
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.Reports on Harmar's Expedition against the Hostile Western Tribes
Knox's letter to the President includes the General Orders from General Harmer's expedition against the hostile western Indians.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Private account of expedition against Indians
Private account of an expedition against hostile Indians, told by a militiaman in the Pittsburgh newspaper.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Petition of John Fitch Respecting His Steam-Powered Vessel
Fitch petitions Jefferson, Randolph, and Knox for funds to cover his expenses in developing a prototype of a steam-driven vessel which he believes will immensely improve navigation of the waters of …
Papers of John Fitch.Offensive Action Against Shawnee
Circular letter forwarded to several counties. Due to countless depredations on the Ohio, President authorized use of mounted militia to act offensively against Shawnee Indians. Outlined method of …
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Measures for the Protection of the Frontier
Knox discusses defensive measures for the protection of the frontier.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Letter from Governor of Northwest Territory
Letter from the Governor of the Northwest Territory to the Secretary at War; mentions General Josiah Harmer.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Letter Citation
Cited in Knox to Washington, 12/16/1790. Extract of a letter from Henry Knox concerning the particulars of General Josiah Harmar's expedition against hostile Indians, specifically the Shawnee. …
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Letter Citation
Cited in Knox to Washington, 12/16/1790. Extract of a letter from Henry Knox concerning the particulars of General Josiah Harmar's expedition against hostile Indians, specifically the Shawnee. …
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Letter Citation
Cited in Knox to Washington, 12/16/1790. Extract of a letter from Henry Knox concerning the particulars of General Josiah Harmar's expedition against hostile Indians, specifically the Shawnee. …
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Knox expresses his continued regard for the professional abilities of Harmar
Letter, Knox assures Harmar that the Secretary at War has retained faith in the General's abilities.
Henry Knox, MMCKnox comments on Sayre's proposal to the President
Letter, discusses Sayre's plan; mentions expectations of war between Great Britain and Spain.
Henry Knox, MMCImpending War Between Britain and France
Hamilton speculates on the evidence of impending war between Britain and France.
Alexander Hamilton PapersHostile Indians
Discussed dealing with hostile Shawnee Indians. Treaty at Fort Harmar, relations b/w settlers and Indians. Innes asserts Indians are aggressors and that settlers are defending their safety.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Expedition against hostile Indians
Extract of a letter from Henry Knox concerning the particulars of General Josiah Harmar's expedition against hostile Indians, specifically the Shawnee. Contains general orders. Largely illegible.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891
