New York Public Library: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
99 documents
Report of the American Regiment
Report of the American Regiment. Return of three companies plus an artillery company. Appears to be a report of companies being raised for service.
U.S. Army CollectionDiscusses the Waldo Patent and the Kennebec Claim
Discusses federal assistance to Massachusetts during Shays' Rebellion. Details on location of officers and their troops and the interaction of federal troops with Massachusetts troops and …
Henry Knox Papers[Untitled]
Letter, discusses prospects of peace with indians; mentions lack of funds for war; discusses how congress works; discusses Shays' Rebellion.
Lee Kohns CollectionEndorsement page only
Endorsement, Richard Dale, Ship Ganges, to James McHenry.
U.S. Secretary of War, [Missing All but Al]Pensions for Invalids
Requests list of Invalid Pensioners from Maryland having not received it from the Governor. Asks them to observe that pensions are only for the actual invalids or their representative. Congress has …
Henry Knox PapersDebts of General Greene
Discussed General Greene's debts which are a mix of public and private. Debts must be settled or his family will be left penniless.
Henry Knox PapersWeapons Order
Knox informs Joseph Cranch at West Point that he has ordered 2000 gun stocks and all of the spare steel ram rods, along with 1000 bayonets (assuming they are in store).
Henry Knox PapersSurveying military land
Addressed to the Geographer of the United States, or to the Surveyors appointed by him to survey the military land. The recipient is hereby required to survey for Barney Cox, a soldier in the Delaware …
Henry Knox PapersProtection of Northwest Territory
The Lieutenant of Washington County, Pennsylvania is authorized by Knox to muster men for the protection of the Northwestern Territory.
Henry Knox PapersLetter to Surveyor
Secretary Knox directs Andrew Ellicot, surveyor, for the immediate commencement of activity in Georgia.
Henry Knox PapersInvalid Pensioner
Knox has received the copy of a certificate of John Lucas with respect to Wareham Warner, an Invalid Pensioner. States that it does not appear from the certificate that an error has taken place in …
Henry Knox PapersInducements to ratify Indian treaty
Report describing what is necessary to induce the Indians to ratify certain provisions of a recent treaty.
Henry Knox PapersEnclosed letter from Spanish residents
Secretary Knox enclosing a sea letter for Captain Roberts of the ship Jefferson. Also encloses a letter from the Spanish residents in the ship's route
Henry Knox PapersDefense of the frontier
Secretary Knox writes that President Washington has directed him to assure Governor Lee of Virginia that he considers the United States responsible for the necessary expenses to defend the frontier. …
Henry Knox PapersShipment of Stores belonging to General Anthony Wayne
Letter, advises Issac Craig of a shipment of stores. Asks that Craig inform Wayne upon receipt.
William Knox MiscellaneousLetter from Knox enclosing list of invalid pensioners for Pennsylvania
Letter, encloses Invalid Pensioner list.
Henry Knox PapersInvalid Pensions in Massachusetts
Secretary Knox directs payment of Invalid Pensions in Massachusetts. The total sum is $5,970.
Henry Knox PapersEmploying Armorers
Knox appreciated Hand's employment of armorers instead of "any intermediate person". Requested standard rifles and also how many will be sent from Lancaster.
Stauffer CollectionContract for Spear Blades
Contract, asks for spear blades for 95 cents each.
William Knox Miscellaneous[List of Invalid Pensioners who were not Paid by General Lincoln]
Knox agrees that the list of names submitted all appear to be owed a complete year's pension. States that the Supreme Court has recently overturned a lower court ruling regard commissioners. Listed a …
Henry Knox Papers
