Princeton University Library: Department of Rare Books and Special Collections - Papers of the War Department

Princeton University Library: Department of Rare Books and Special Collections

13 documents

Military Quota for New Hampshire

10/21/1786 Autograph Letter Signed

Knox explains to Sullivan, acting as President (Governor) of New Hampshire, what the breakdown of officers will be for the 260 men to be raised in the state. Knox provides the letters for …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Indian Campaign in the Northwest Territory

09/14/1790 Autograph Letter Signed

Knox recommends to St. Clair that a military post be established northwest of the Ohio in Miami Indian territory, in order to awe the Indian tribes living in the vicinity as well as provide a …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Excerpts of Treaties Establishing the Western Border with the Creek and Cherokee Indians.

04/02/1791 Autograph Letter Signed

Knox's letter establishes that the western boundary of the United States, where it comes into contact with the territory of the Creek and Cherokee Indians, has been firmly established by several …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Dealing with Discrepancies in Treaties Signed with the Creeks and Cherokees

04/02/1791 Autograph Letter Signed

Knox thanks Izard for communicating General Pinckney's observations regarding the boundary between the Creeks and the Cherokees. Knox states that from Pinckney's observations it would seem that the …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Requesting that Samuel Owner Remain Building Ship Models

09/18/1794 Autograph Letter Signed

Samuel Owner is a mechanic due to be shipped out on the Western expedition. However, he is currently being employed building ship models of Frigates to be sent to the contractors who are responsible …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Rectifying a deficiency in the amount of equipment issued to the militia

09/30/1794 Autograph Letter Signed

Hamilton is notifying Hodgdon that the militia at Fort Cumberland and Carlyle are lacking sufficient items such as knapsacks, shoes, blankets, and musket balls. He is requesting that enough of these …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Knox Informing Huntington of Rochefontaine's Appointment to Direct the Building of Fortifications in New England

03/29/1794 Autograph Letter Signed

Knox informs Huntington that Colonel Rochefontaine will be directing the fortification of locations such as New London, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Because of the number of locations …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Replacing defective powder

12/21/1795 Autograph Letter Signed

Pickering provides Hodgdon with a piece of General Wayne's letter informing him that the powder given to the army is defective and must be replaced. However, transporting new powder might not be …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Recommending Major Winslow

06/12/1798 Autograph Letter Signed

Knox is touting Major Winslow as an excellent candidate for an officer position, recommending him first as a major of cavalry. Knox lists Winslow's qualities which confirm his gentleman status and …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Requesting a statement of expenditures

01/07/1799 Autograph Letter Signed

McHenry asks Simmons to furnish him with a statement of the expenditures made under the Act of Congress for fortification of American ports as well as the Act which allowed the President to procure …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Wood for Union Camp

03/12/1800 Letter Signed

Hamilton orders a delivery of wood to Union Camp.
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Captain Bowman's Rank

03/06/1800 Letter Signed

Communicates appointment authorized by the Secretary of War.
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
Allowances to be Made to General McPherson

02/07/1800 Autograph Letter Signed

McHenry directs Simmons to put the sundry expenses for Brigadier General McPherson on the public expense, and lists previous officers such as Washington and Major General Lee who had been given the …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.