Society of the Cincinnati
18 documents
Warrant for Transfer of Pay from White to Pierce
Warrant to transfer one month's pay from Col. White's account to the South Carolina State Association of the Cincinnati.
Horton CollectionKnox Discusses the Board of Treasury's Proposals with Contractor Biddle
Secretary at War discusses the contract for the supply of troop rations along the Ohio with Clement Biddle.
Henry Knox PapersFrustration with Board of Treasury
The "imbecillity" of the Treasury prevented the payment of the warrant made out in North's favor. Applauded North for his service to the public.
Henry Knox PapersThanking Knox for a Commission
W.P. thanks Knox for the brevet lieutenant colonel's commission which was issued to him.
Society of the Cincinnati ArchivesGiving Thanks to General Knox
DuPlesses gives effusive thanks to Knox for his attentiveness and friendship during his time in America. Outlines the political situation in Europe.
Society of the Cincinnati ArchivesList of New Hamshire's Disabled Veterans, Etc.
Knox requests a list of the military invalids from New Hampshire who have received pensions. A return also is needed of the officers' widows and orphans who have received half-pay from New Hampshire. …
Henry Knox PapersRegarding the Society of the Cincinnati, Invalid Pensions, & Rhode Island Politics
Hopes to attend meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati in Philadelphia. Crossed-out portion of letter mentions business of Rhode Island invalid pensioners. Mentions Rhode Island's choice of …
Society of the Cincinnati ArchivesOffering congratulations to Knox
The Marquis offers congratulations on Knox's appointment to the post of Secretary of War. The Marquis also upholds Americans as great people who he hopes will consider him a friend and discusses …
Society of the Cincinnati ArchivesKnox submits revised militia plan to Washington
Secretary of War Henry Knox submits to President Washington the revised militia plan. Knox hopes the plan will assist in erecting adequate defenses. Posed question regarding a military supported by …
Henry Knox PapersAttendance at Meeting
Believed there would not be a sufficient number of representatives of the Cincinnati at the meeting in Philadelphia to perform essential business. Knox "earnestly hopes" he and his party will form a …
Henry Knox PapersInvalid pensioners for the State of Connecticut
List of invalid pensioners returned by the circuit court of United States to William Imlay - the Commissioner of Loans - for the State of Connecticut. Specifies monthly allowance.
Henry Knox PapersStores and Clothing Forwarded to Pittsburgh for Major General Anthony Wayne
Knox directs that stores and clothing be forwarded to Pittsburgh for General Wayne's troops.
Henry Knox PapersKnox gives direction to recruiting officer Captain Cornelius Lyman
Secretary at War Knox directs Captain Cornelius Lyman to muster his recruits monthly and provide records thereof.
Henry Knox PapersList of unpaid invalid pensioners to Massachusetts
Secretary Knox forwards a list of unpaid invalid pensioners to Massachusetts who were not been paid by General Benjamin Lincoln in 1790. Appleton is Commissioner of Loans for Massachusetts.
Henry Knox PapersKnox transmits orders for embargo to Governor of North Carolina
Letter, directs embargo on outbound vessels; mentions militia.
Henry Knox PapersKnox directs Hodgdon to perform quality control on clothing
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, directs Samuel Hodgdon, Commissioner of Military Stores, to have a shoemaker inspect the leather portions of clothing.
Henry Knox PapersRules to be observed by Persons Entitled to Lands
Rules regarding land ownership. Approval needed by notary or magistrate to certify ownership.
Henry Knox Papers
