Virginia State Library: Archives and Records Branch
156 documents
Status of British Sailing Vessel
Knox writes regarding British ship striped of its sails and the ramifications, along with general commentary on neutrality.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersShipping Information Relative to Embargo
Shipping fleets in St. Domingo, and along east coast uphold embargo.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRemoval of Arms from Ships
Discussion of arms and violation of U.S. neutrality.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRefusal to Advance Money
Treasury will not advance money for services of militia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPermission for Federal Arsenal and Magazine
Secretary Knox informs Lieutenant Governor James Wood of Virginia that President Washington intends to establish a federal arsenal and magazine in his state. The consent of the Virginia legislature is …
Executive CommunicationsMurder of friendly Indians
Secretary Knox transmits a representation made to President Washington to Governor Thomas Mifflin of Pennsylvania. There are complaints of the murder of some friendly Indians one month ago, who had …
Executive CommunicationsLetter Received
Letter regarding the disarmament of a privateer received.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFortifications of Ports and Harbors in Virginia
Congress approved bill to fortify ports and harbors, bill enclosed. Knox requested Lee assume command of the fortification operation.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFortification of Ports
Congress passed bill for fortification of ports, Norfolk addressed. Foreign policy related to trade in West Indies and bills discussed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFortification of Norfolk
Recommends Daniel Bedinger to build cannon carriages for Norfolk. If Bedinger is not a suitable choice, Knox allowed Lee to select carpenter. Implies there is uncertainty over whether the cannons are …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFortification of Norfolk
Congress to vote on fortification of Norfolk, Knox believed they will vote to fund the construction. Rules outlined for ships of war to use U.S. ports.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersENCLOSURE: On Enforcing Submission to Constitution
Discussed act of "misled citizens" and use of militia to suppress unruly residents of Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Thanks from Congress
Unanimous thanks to militia for the suppression of recent insurrection near Virginia (Whiskey Rebellion).
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Act Regarding Militia
Form letter authorizing the arming and calling up of militia. Pay and ration information included.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDetainment by French
Status of detainees reported as settled between Sec. of State and British Minister.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAppointment of Major John Rivardi
Rivardi appointed command of fortification of Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAdditional Funds Required for Fortifications, Advice on Frigate
Maj. Rivardi stated additional funds required to properly fortify Norfolk. Request for personal opinion on practicality of building a frigate at Norfolk.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAccounts of Virginia Arranged
Rather than sending an auditor to Virginia, Knox took the liberty to arrange accounts personally.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAccounts of the Militia of Virginia
Instructions are provided for Pendleton, Auditor for the State of Virginia, to settle the accounts of the militia for their service in defense of the frontiers of that State.
Auditor Public Accounts #196, Frontier Defense[Account Current with the State of Virginia for Pay and Subsistance of the Militia Called Into Service in the Yeear 1793 for the Protections of the Western Frontier]
Detailed accounts for costs associated with the militia.
Auditor Public Accounts #196, Frontier Defense[Absract of Rations due the Militia of Virginia]
Detailed accounts of rations due specific companies.
Auditor Public Accounts #196, Frontier DefenseTreaty of Greenville
Peace treaty between United States and the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanees, Chipewas, Potowatamies, Eel-River, Weeas Kickapoos, Piankashaws, Kaskaskias, and Miamis. Prisoner release negotiated and …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersSafety and Security in Norfolk
Pickering explained the role of the President in calling up militia. Protection of personal property and safety of residents of Norfolk addressed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersResolution of the House of Representatives
Congressional resolve to thank militias from Pennsylvania; Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia for their assistance in putting down Whiskey Rebellion.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRemit Balance to Virginia
Virginia paid for money used to protect frontiers.
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