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9 Feburary 1783
Niven, Daniel, 1742-1809
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Edward McAuley]
Captain Niven recommends McAuley for a twelve day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09633
22 April 1771-31 December 1772
[Account]
List of transactions between Henry Knox and Thomas Longman dating from 22 April 1771 to 31 December 1772.
GLC02437.08306
30 June 1781
Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819
[Return of spare amunition with the brigades]
For 30 June 1781. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.00997
30 March 1794
List of transactions by date between William Knox and Elizabeth [McEuen ?] regarding food and lodging. Noted as signed by [Thomas McEuen ?] on behalf of his mother.
GLC02437.08670
20 September 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
[Provision order]
Request for one gallon of rum for General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.02544
1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Extracts of letters written by the Secretary of War, to the Governor of Virginia, upon the defensive protection of the frontiers of that State
Contemporary clerical copy signed by chief clerk of the War Department, John Stagg, Jr. The letters concern protection of the Virginia frontier against Indians, emphasizing President Washington's view "that all parts of the union ought to be...
GLC00813
2 October 1781
to Board of War & Ordnance
Reports that Colonel Robert Harrison will wait for the Board to send a supply of musket ammunition for the Southern Army commanded by General Nathanael Greene. Explains that the frequent activity has depleted stores and the free navigation of the...
GLC02437.01204
16 August 1784
to Joseph Carleton
Informs Carleton, acting Secretary at War, of the details of Major Job Sumner's difficulty in obtaining pay for his military service. Also discusses a letter from Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, recently transmitted to...
GLC02437.03040
6 June 1796
to William Bingham
Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, particularly the fact that Baring gave them an ultimatum on one of the terms. Also mentions arrangements with Mr. [Joseph] Anthony.
GLC02437.06765
11 April 1796
to Abijah Hammond
Received his recent correspondence. Is very concerned to hear of Hammond's financial difficulties, especially considering his own inability to pay the remittance he owes to Hammond. Discusses in detail the financial situation of himself, Hammond...
GLC02437.06700
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