Pierpont Morgan Library
690 documents
Pay warrant and receipt for salaries of the War Office
Account, War Office salaries for the months of October, November and December.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Pay Account of Major General Arthur St. Clair
Account and expenses of Major General Arthur St. Clair.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Patten solicits an appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for military appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Ordering of militia into service
Letter, directs movement of Washington District Militia to be dispatched to Miro district on Cumberland River under Brigadier General Roberston to put brigade into best possible state of defense.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.On the ordering out of militia
Letter, advises governor concerning militia. Will be paid promptly on the evidence being examined by War Department Accountant. Sums limited to those stipulated by Acts of Congress. Additional force …
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Ogden sends recommendation to Knox regarding visit of Prince Edward's family
Letter, Ogden recommends royal bearer to Knox. Prince Edward and family traveling from Quebec to England wish to visit southern states.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Ogden informs Knox of Indian motives
Letter, discusses motives of the Indian delegation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Mrs. Sterrett asks Knox to consider appointment husband Mr. Sterrett as port collector Baltimore
Letter, asks for appointment as collector at Baltimore port, on behalf of husband based on ill health of General Otho Williams, who will probably soon leave the office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Morris solicits an appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for government appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Minutes of a conversation between Knox and Spanish commissioner
Document, minutes of conversation with Spanish commissioners for his Catholic majesty; discusses Indians; discusses death penalty.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Memo containing information from the Auditor on the accounts of Knox
Memorandum re settlement of Henry Knox's account.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]McClure Advocates Methods of Civilizing Indians to Knox
Letter, discusses frontiers and pioneer life; discusses Indians and Indian life; mentions publication on moral law; discusses racial intermarriage and Christianity to civilize Indians; discusses race …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Macomb discusses Indian affairs with Knox
Letter, discusses conduct of interpreters and Indian captain.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Macomb discusses Indian affairs with Knox
Letter, discusses Indians and Indian warfare; discusses treaty with Great Britain; mentions St. Clair's campaign and Harmar's expedition.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Letter to the Secretary of War
Withrop Sargent discusses the rank of Adjutant General and Inspector General with Secretary Knox. Expresses desire for military fame. Also discusses gun powder experiments.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Letter to the Secretary of War
Letter to Secretary Knox regarding the rank of Adjutant General and Inspector of the Army. Also discusses army discipline. Cannot discharge duties without higher rank in Army.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Letter to the President of the United States
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States. Discusses visitors to Mount Vernon along with affairs in France.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Letter from Frenchman
Letter from a Frenchman to Secretary Knox, regarding relations between the United States and France. Talks of their common "love of liberty." Predicts that "America shall become that glorious part of …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox writes to William Tatham in Virginia
Largely illegible letter in which Knox explains that he has been unable to address an issue of Tatham's, and refers him to someone else.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox writes to Washington about Mr. Penn
Letter, Knox informs Washington that Penn was well received.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox thanks Morris for information provided
Letter, discusses the purpose of Smellie's information.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox speaks of issues related to the defeat at Wabash with Sargent
Letter, alludes to St. Clair's campaign defeat; discusses protection of settlements on the frontiers.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox solicits the application of Hodgdon for newly created position
Letter, alludes to problems identified from St. Clair's campaign; discusses commissary general of military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox solicits the application of Eustis for newly created position
Letter, discusses compensation for surgeons.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox requests Burr's assistance
Letter, Knox requests that Burr use his influence to persuade an officer who has been offered an appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
