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5 November 1783
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Henry Knox
Request to deliver ammunition as soon as possible. Noted as sent via "Public Service."
GLC02437.02757
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Orders regarding transport for cannons]
Orders for a Sergeant Searl to transport two cannons and carriages to Princeton, New Jersey. Noted as a copy. Docket in the hand of John Lillie, Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.02758
18 November 1783
to Philip John Schuyler
Informs Schuyler that he has received his letter concerning "sundry articles for which I enclose an order ... " (not included). Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.02787
3 May 1784
to Philip Schuyler
Knox asks Schuyler to help him arrange transportation for the Minister of France to St. Johns (possibly present-day Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec). Asks if there are boats on Lake George or Lake Champlain that could adequately transport the...
GLC02437.02996
16 November 1785
Savage, Joseph, 1756-1814
Written from Weston, likely in Massachusetts, near Boston. Thanks Knox for his kind letters. Reports that "Unfortunately for me all the wishes and exertions of my friends in my behalf have proved abortive. Maj.r Perkins has that appointment."...
GLC02437.03217
2 March 1787
to Winthrop Sargent
Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses surveys that Sargent requested and where they should be deposited. Notes he has not seen Captain Hutchins yet to discuss the survey of the 5th range. States...
GLC02437.03478
15 April 1787
Discusses Congress's proposed disbandment of the troops according to the resolve of Congress dated 21 October 1786. States that although he feels for the men who have made the military their life, "the public were utterly unable to support them by...
GLC02437.03523
9 November 1789
Replies to Sargent's request to send more troops to the Western Territory, specifically Marietta, Ohio (refer to GLC02437.04369). Knox does not personally object to the request, but writes that "the arrangement directed is with the entire concurrence...
GLC02437.04410
7 August 1790
General Schuyler writes Secretary of War Knox about veteran pensions, including pensions owed to widows and families of veterans. Mentions a pension for Lady Sterling. Requests to see lists of recipients.
GLC02437.04679
15 August 1790
to Samuel Phillips Savage
Secretary of War Knox tells Savage he read of the death of Savage's son Captain Joseph Savage. As he is fairly certain this is untrue, Knox wonders how that misinformation appeared in a Worcester newspaper. Knox tells about hearing from the port...
GLC02437.04693
4 September 1790
to Stephen Sayre
Knox tells Sayre despite several letters sent to him, he still has not heard from Sayre. Says he presented Sayre's plan to the president. The magnitude of the plan was such that the president could not give an explicit answer. Talks about the...
GLC02437.04715
24 March 1791
Informs Sargent that Major General St. Clair has left Philadelphia for Fort Pitt. McClure will inform Sargent "fully of the arrangements for the campaign and probably request that you would assist him." Notes the operations suggested will likely...
GLC02437.04890
19 May 1791
Later copy. Written by Knox as Secretary at War to Major Sargent. References receiving Sargent's letters of 20 April and 1 and 2 May. Says the difficulties in connection with calling out the militia "by an order to a subordinate officer of a state...
GLC02437.04952
2 December 1791
Later copy. Written from the War Department. Explains that Mr. Caleb Swan will be taking thirty five thousand dollars in post bank notes for the pay of the army, and that Sargent's name has been added to the notes for greater security. When Swan...
GLC02437.05250
6 January 1792
Later copy. Refers to a recent letter from Sargent which discussed battle losses to Indians in the Northwest Territories. Comments on the protection of settlements on the frontier, and mentions that plans will be laid before Congress on that subject...
GLC02437.05288
4 April 1792
Later copy. Was happy to receive Sargent's letters, but wants to assure Sargent that his position as Adjutant General was not abolished because he did a poor job. Assures him that the position was abolished because all its goals were met. Discusses...
GLC02437.05397
21 April 1792
Later copy. Written from the "War Department." Letter appointing Sargent to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General of the Army. Asks him to respond right away as to whether he accepts, and encloses the act of Congress establishing pay and...
GLC02437.05422
23 July 1792
Later copy. Gives orders to Sargent concerning the protection of the North West territory. Mentions directing General Anthony Wayne to provide an escort for the governor of Georgia. Noted as written at the War Department.
GLC02437.05553
8 August 1792
Later copy. Briefly mentions a number of topics, including the French Revolution and the government situation with the Eastern Territory.
GLC02437.05573
18 December 1793
Marked "private." Would like Sayre to call on him at his office tomorrow at 1 p.m. Will be glad to talk to him about the letter he received yesterday (see GLC02437.05997).
GLC02437.05999
5 December 1794
Discusses Sargent's desire to be present at the next Congressional session, though the request was denied. Discusses the situation with the Indians in the Cincinnati region. States that "the poor Indians I believe are irrecvocably doomed by Fate to...
GLC02437.10314
28 March 1783
to Peter Taulman
Discusses charges brought by Taulman against Deputy Judge Advocate Cogswel and informs Taulman that he will have to consult with General George Washington regarding the situation.
GLC02437.02035
12 April 1783
Thompson, Isaiah, fl. 1775-1783
Captain Lieutenant Thompson discusses a mistake made about his pay.
GLC02437.02083
25 November 1787
to Silas Talbot
Discusses the circumstances of Talbot's sons who are now in France. States they have been well received by the intendant of Normandy and that Count Montmorin, acting as Minister of Marine since the resignation of the Marquis de Castries, has placed...
GLC02437.03714
4 October 1789
Tracy, Margaret, fl. 1789
Discusses her husband's position as an inspector and Deputy Adjutant General and asks Knox to confirm the opening of a position.
GLC02437.04379
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