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Resolutions settling states' Revolutionary War debt

Broadside signed by Thomson

GLC00222

[Appointment of James Mackinson to First Lieutenant] [Fragment]

Partially printed document appointing James Mackinson a first Lieutenant. Attested by Charles Thomson as secretary. The top of the document, which contained Mackinson's name, has been lost. The name is found on the docket.

GLC02437.00529

[Commission of Henry Knox to Brigadier General of Artillery]

Congressional appointment for Knox to the newly created rank of Brigadier General of Artillery. "We, resposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be a...

GLC02437.00500

[Promotion of Henry Knox to Major General]

Signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, and labeled an "Extract from the Minutes." Resolution of the United States in Congress assembled to promote Brigadier General Henry Knox to the rank of Major General. See GLC02437.01371 for a...

GLC02437.01375

[Resolution of Continental Congress]

Signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress. Location inferred from location of Continental Congress in 1782. Very similar to GLC02437.01566. Outlines a Congressional resolution detailing the pay and rations of officials in...

GLC02437.01569

[Congressional resolution on half-pay]

Resolution of the United States Continental Congress on half-pay commutation signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Instead of half-pay, the officers were given five years full pay in money or securities on 6 percent annual interest...

GLC02437.02017

[Resolution]

Signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Copy of a resolution allowing General Henry Knox to have the "pay of a major general in a separate department, during his command at West Point ... " Intended for presentation to Congress on...

GLC02437.02730

to Henry Knox

Copy of a letter dated 1 November 1783 from Benjamin Lincoln to Robert Morris, along with a copy of a Congressional resolution dated 30 October 1783. The letter and the resolution concern Congress's decision that Henry Knox should be allowed the pay...

GLC02437.02748

to Henry Knox

Duplicate of GLC02437.03105. Marked as "duplicate" in Knox's docket.

GLC02437.03106

to Charles Thomson

Knox writes to Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Accepts the appointment of Secretary at War: "I have the most grateful sentiments to Congress for this distinguishing mark of their confidence, and I shall according to the best of my abilities attempt...

GLC02437.03114

[Translation of a French letter from Pierre Huet de la Valiniere, Vicar General to Charles Thomson]

Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Original letter written from "Kaskaskias in the Illinois." Writes that he left New York to go west in May 1786 and has received very few provisions from Congress. Has enclosed a...

GLC02437.03440

[Congressional resolution approving the appointment of Major William North as inspector to the troops]

Signed by Joseph Carleton 23 April 1784. Carleton authorizes this as a true copy from the original remaining in the war office. Location inferred by based on the site of Congress.

GLC02437.02993

[Congressional resolution regarding the discharge of troops]

Signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. This resolution indicates the number of troops to be discharged at West Point, New York and Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania. Stipulates that no officer above the rank of captain will remain in service....

GLC02437.03009

[Congressional resolution 3 September 1782]

Signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress. Location inferred from location of Continental Congress in 1782. Outlines a Congressional resolution detailing the pay and rations of officials in the Department of Commissary of...

GLC02437.01566

[Resolution and order regarding sending an officer to Canada to negotiate the withdrawal of British troops from the United States]

Signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Includes a resolution from 24 May 1784 that "Congress approve of the proposition of Major General Knox to send a field officer into Canada for the purpose of ascertaining... the time when the posts...

GLC02437.03005

[Congressional resolution establishing the salary for the Secretary at War with Henry Knox's appointment as Secretary at War]

Signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Contains two separate sections. In the first, dated 4 March 1785, Congress resolves that the salary for the Secretary at War will be 2,450 dollars per year. The second part, signed by Thomson 8...

GLC02437.03103

to Henry Knox

Thomson, Secretary of Congress, transmits "the ordinance for ascertaining the powers and duty of the Secretary at War, the act establishing the salary and the minute of the election." Expresses his wish for Knox's prompt response and acceptance....

GLC02437.03105

[Henry Knox's Congressional appointment as colonel of artillery in the Continental Army]

Congress represents the "United Colonies." Hancock signs as President of Congress. Also signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Extremely fragile, and torn in several creases.

GLC02437.10435

to Henry Knox

Expresses his satisfaction on their victory in the revolution and forwards Knox a letter. Writes, "I can assure you that whether I look back to the share I have had in the late glorious revolution, or forward to the prospects which open to view in...

GLC02437.04451

to George Washington

Writes to report on the Congressional election results from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, and explains when the First Federal Congress will be assembled in New York. Adds that it seems probable that Mr. Chas [Charles] Thomson, the current...

GLC02437.04153

[Commission for John Popkins as Captain]

Partially-printed document signed. Countersigned by Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress. Popkins is commissioned to serve as captain in the artillery regiment commanded by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.10002

[Commission for William Burbeck as First Lieutenant Colonel]

Partially-printed document signed. Countersigned by Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress. Burbeck is commissioned to serve in the artillery regiment commanded by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.10001