Pierpont Morgan Library
690 documents
Directions for travel
Letter to the Secretary of War, offering directions for travel as he needs to meet with Secretary Hamilton.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Desire for promotion
Colonel Hull discusses the offer of Brigadier's commission. General Brooks has declined accepting Brigadier commission. Will reply at next post.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Defensive Protection of Virginia
Letter, discusses temporary defensive protection of Virginia. Measures taken must only be defensive in nature.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Defense of Frontier
President does not see need of Virginia Legislature to call up additional forces for the defense of the frontier. The militia should be sufficient.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Declined promotion
Colonel Hull advises Secretary Knox of his declining a position that he had previously solicited. Cites his family, wife, and children. Also appears to have been offended that General Brooks was …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]de la Roche returns legal documents to Knox
Letter, de la Roche returns an indenture unsigned to Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Commission as Adjutant General to Colonel Winthrop Sargent
Letter, encloses Adjutant General commission; discusses rank and commission. Appointment the rank of Lieutenant Colonel originally intended is left out; error shall be rectified at next meeting of …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Carrington discusses military matters with Knox
Letter, mentions recommendations; discusses general conduct of the military; describes action against British officers; discusses Revolutionary War; discusses report of Congress re St. Clair's …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Brooks requests details of promotion from Knox
Letter, asks for info re terms of the commission of Brigadier General.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Arsenals and military stores
Largely illegible document from Secretary Knox to President Washington. Describes the status of arsenals and military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Appointment to Brigadier General
Requests response to appointment of Brigadier General.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Appeal for higher rank
William Sargent informs Secretary Knox that his duties as the adjutant general cannot be performed without more rank.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Allison Reports Hostilities with Indians to Knox
Letter, describes Indian aggression on frontiers of Cumberland.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Account of monies owed by Knox to the United States
Account of Henry Knox includes warrants, contingencies, Indian Department, and General Josiah Harmar.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Account of Henry Knox with the United States
New account of Henry Knox that was adjusted from a summary account of errors.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Williams writes to Knox about Yellow Fever
Letter, discusses yellow fever.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Williams informs Knox of fever
Letter, advises that army clothing is believed to be the vector of a malignant fever which has produced fatalities.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Weekly report of recruits under the command of Ensign Bissell at Middletown.
Report, Weekly report of recruits at Middletown;
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Wayne discusses officers with Knox
Letter, describes problems concerning promotions and some inept officers.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Wayne discusses good order and discipline within the ranks with Knox
Letter, dis discontent among officers in the Legion.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Vandenbrock asks a favor of Langier
Letter, ask Langier to pick up his pay at the War Office
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Transportation of Arms
Directs arms & accoutrements for Georgia magazine; directs cleaning muskets & bayonets. States muskets should not come from Charlottesville manufacturer.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Smith writes to Knox about Citizen Genet
Letter, Col. Smith discusses military accoutrements ordered by Citizen Genet but not paid for.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
