Pierpont Morgan Library
690 documents
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Recruiting
11/07/1785 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses recruitment of soldiers.
Gilder Lehrman Collection. -
A Plan for the General Arrangement of the Militia of the United States.
03/18/1786 Printed or published documentLetter, encloses plan for Militia. Discusses the nature of government and a republic, and how to convince citizens of the raising of a militia. Outlines Advanced Corps, Main Corps, and Reserved Corps, …
Gilder Lehrman Collection. -
Vacancies Filled
10/17/1787 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, describes Connecticut appointments.
Gilder Lehrman Collection. -
Reference for Payson for Employment
02/22/1787 Autograph Letter SignedKnox sends a letter by Payson, who is in need of employment. Knox recommends him for a position in the quartermaster or commissary departments, under Lincoln's patronage.
Gilder Lehrman Collection. -
Payment of Bill
07/14/1787 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, directs payment of bill.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals. -
Delivery of Military Stores
12/05/1787 Letter SignedSon of deceased soldier requests his father's military stores be delivered to another person.
Gilder Lehrman Collection. -
William Knox writes to the Secretarty at War
11/16/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses clothing Pratt's troops; mentions West Point.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
William Knox writes to his brother
11/12/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses shipping uniform suits of clothing.
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William Knox relays details of Pratt to Secretary at War
11/05/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Pratt's march; mentions shipping uniforms; discusses absence of Henry Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
William Knox addresses clothing supply issues with Secretary at War
10/30/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses packing and shipping clothing; discusses altercation with Indians.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
William Knox addresses clothing supply issues with Secretary at War
10/28/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, describes packing and shipping clothing; mentions return of Henry Knox.
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Warrants
04/19/1788 Autograph Letter SignedPayment of warrants for rations.
Gilder Lehrman Collection. -
Olney Discusses Rejection of Constitution in Rhode Island
11/05/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses rejection of Constitution in Rhode Island.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Ogden provides letter of introduction
12/03/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for introductions re appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Official expenses of Secretary at War Knox
11/03/1788 DocumentAccount of Henry Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Lt Pratt issues certificate for mistaken delivery
11/10/1788 Document SignedCertificate, mistaken delivery of rye flour.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Knox writes to Morris
12/07/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions Morris' departure for Europe.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Knox replies to an application for a military commission
11/05/1788 Draft LetterDraft Letter, discusses chances of obtaining a commission in the army
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Knox directs payment of accounts
10/28/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, directs payment of accounts; men supply of troops.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Captain Stagg corresponds to Secretary at War
11/02/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses packing and shipping of clothing; discusses Pratt's march; mentions illness of William Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
An Agreement with the Waggoners
11/09/1788 Autograph Letter SignedAfter receipt of clothing, Stagg planned to assemble and inspect troops. Enclosed extract of letter from Hodgdon to Stagg which outlined the agreement with Waggoners and mentions condition of …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Writings published in Fenno's Paper that critique President Washington
05/02/1789 Draft DocumentDocument, describes rules to meet with President Washington.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Winthrop Sargent writes to the Secretary at War
09/29/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Congress, Indians, family matters and the appointment of Marshall.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Winthrop Sargent writes to the Secretary at War
01/08/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indian agents and warfare.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Winslow solicits a federal appointment from Knox
06/10/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for appointment in Revenue Department.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
