1To George Washington from Henry Knox, 15 January 1797 (Washington Papers)
Possessing as I do a thousand evidences of your friendship, I am persuaded that you will readily beleive me, when I say that my silence of late, has been the effect of my unwillingness to intrude, lest I should for a moment prevent the consideration and different views, you give to the important subjects incessantly before you. Although the same cause continues to prevent my interruption, yet...
2To George Washington from Henry Knox, 14 April 1796 (Washington Papers)
I have received your kind favor of the 4th instant. I shall always regret every circumstance which may obstruct a compliance with your wishes public or private. The appointment of Commissioner would mar most effectually my plans for the Summer, and which are now in an expensive train of execution. There is another circumstance which I confess confidentially, has a considerable influence on my...
3To George Washington from Henry Knox, 21 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
I have been requested by several respectable characters in this place, to name for your consideraton Christopher Gore Esqr. of this vicinity as a suitable character for one of the Commissioners to repair to Great Britain in pursuance of the late treaty. I before took the liberty of suggesting his name upon another occasion, and to express my conviction, of his fitness, for high confidential...
4To George Washington from Henry Knox, 28 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
I cannot refrain from trespassing on Your time by expressing to you the perfect satisfaction which the people of New England possess by the operations of the general goverment. The unanimity of the legislature of this state was such as to overbear all dispositions of a disorganizing nature. Had the legislature conceived it proper or constitutional they would have expressed their approbation in...
5To John Adams from Henry Knox, 12 November 1795 (Adams Papers)
This letter will be delivered to you by Capt. Roberts of New-Hampshire. He is a Candidate for the vacancy in the Navy occasioned by the death of Capt. Barry Every information respecting the Gentlemen indicates his entire suitableness for the Office he requests. Upon this ground I have the honor of introducing him to your acquaintance with the assurance that you will be pleased to give that...
6To George Washington from Henry Knox, 2 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
In addressing myself to you I experience the mingled emotions of respect and affection, the former repelling lest I should intrude, and the latter attracting me to hold conversation with you, whom independent of all political considerations, and situations, I shall ever hold dear to my soul. Having overcome my reluctance to break in upon your important affairs, I shall truly state to you the...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Knox, 20 June 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your kind favor of the 1st. instant two days ago. Mr. Joseph Pope of this Town the inventor of the improvements in the horizontal Mills, and the proprietor of the Patent has lately still further improved them, so as to carry four pairs of stones. He is my particular acquaintance, and he will immediately have accurate drawings made and transmitted to you by which, with the...
8To George Washington from Henry Knox, 31 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you the opinion of James Seagrove agent for the Creek Nation upon the subject of the negroes which ought to have been returned in pursuance of the treaty of New York. I beg leave to add that if the United States deem it inexpedient to press for a return of the negroes that it would appear proper that the owners should be compensated conformably to some equitable...
9To George Washington from Henry Knox, 30 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
Mr Stagg has mentioned your observations respecting the difference between the five thousand dollars stipulated, and the seven thousand implied—The facts are truly stated in the proceedings —The indians were, as there mentioned, told that the two thousand, and indeed the whole, would depend on their attachment and good dispositions; but that I was not authorised to stipulate more than five...
10To George Washington from Henry Knox, 30 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
Mr Fitz Simons has applied to me upon the subject of another missionary being added to the one allowed by your permission upon the request of Bishop Carrol as a Companion in case of sickness and as an assistant in all objects whether spiritual or political. Peter Janin has been appointed at the following rate, One hundred & fifty dollars for equipment and two hundred Dollars ⅌ Annum and he has...
11To George Washington from Henry Knox, 30 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your view a note of Mr Rutherford of the Senate and my answer thereto containing principles of the solidity of which I am fully convinced. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Sir Your obedient servant LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . John Rutherfurd’s letter to Knox of 12 Dec. raised the claim of Staats Morris for an army promotion. Believing that Knox had...
12To George Washington from Henry Knox, 29 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your consideration a report upon Indian affairs—If it should be your pleasure to lay the same before the two houses of Congress it would probably produce the bill which is desired. Colonel Pickering has made his report upon that part of his business respecting the change of the line —The Secretaries of State and Treasury have perused the same, and been consulted...
13To George Washington from Henry Knox, 29 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave to submit to you, the proceedings held with the Cherokees in the month of June last, together with the Articles arising out of the said conference; and also a draft of a message to the Senate upon this subject. The conference with the Chickasaws is copied; But as no treaty was formed requiring the advice and consent of the Senate, it is deemed unnecessary to transmit it to that...
14To George Washington from Henry Knox, 29 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit a draft of a letter to Governor Blount. The situation of Mero district seems to demand an instant provision for its protection. Governor Blount thought proper to send an express with the last information who is now waiting for an answer. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Your obed. Servant LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . The draft has not been identified....
15To George Washington from Henry Knox, 28 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
In pursuance of the verbal communications heretofore submitted, it is with the utmost respect, that I beg leave officially to request, you will please to consider that after the last day of the present Month and year my services as secretary for the department of War will cease. I have endevored to place the business of the department in such a train that my successor may without much...
16Henry Knox to Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., 26 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
General Knox presents his Compliments to Mr Dandridge and requests that the papers, accompanying this, respecting the Frigates, may be submitted to the President of the United States. A Copy of the promotions and appointments in the army is also transmitted. L , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . The letter is in the writing of John Stagg, Jr., chief clerk of the War Department. Knox probably was...
17To John Adams from Henry Knox, 19 December 1794 (Adams Papers)
I am instructed by the President of the United States, to submit to the Senate, the Communications from Governor Blount of the Territory of the United States South West of the Ohio which accompany this Letter.— I have the honor to be / sir / with great respect / Your mo: obedt: servt. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
18To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Knox, 17 December 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 17, 1794. On December 17, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Knox : “In reply to your letter of this date.” Letter not found. ]
19To George Washington from Henry Knox, 17 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit to you, letters from Governor Blount just received, dated the 18th 22d and 28th November—I submit the propriety of having these copied together with his former letters and laid before Congress immediately. I am, most respectfully, Sir, Your obedt Servt LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., wrote Knox on this date: “By the President’s order Bw...
20Henry Knox to Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., 16 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
Please to submit to the President of the U.S., the enclosed letters from Genl Wayne of the 17th October, (duplicate the first not received) and the 12th of Novr. They have been just received I have not perused the enclosures conceiving it proper that the President should see the letters as early as possible in the morning as some measures may be proper to be taken thereon in order to lay them...
21To George Washington from Henry Knox, 13 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit, the enclosed letters just received; from Governor Blount dated 16th November; Also from Lt Col: Gaither of the 4th, and Constant Freeman of the 21’st of the same month. I am, most respectfully, Sir. Your obedt Servt LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . William Blount’s letter to Knox of 16 Nov. enclosed letters reporting about Indian activity in the Southwest Territory and a...
22To George Washington from Henry Knox, 11 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the pleasure to submit the enclosed dispatches just received from Governor Blount. I have the honor to be, Sir, Most respectfully, Your obedt Servt LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . In his journal of proceedings for this date, GW noted that the enclosed dispatches were “Return’d to be copied for Congress” ( JPP Dorothy Twohig, ed. The Journal of the Proceedings of the President, 1793–1797 ....
23To George Washington from Henry Knox, 11 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
Notwithstanding the agreeable view of affairs transmitted by Governor Blount I have the mortification of submitting to you a letter of more recent date of quite a contrary complexion which I presume is authentic. I have the honor to be with perfect respect Your obed. Servant LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . The enclosed letter has not been identified.
24To George Washington from Henry Knox, 10 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your view and correction a proposed statement, in pursuance of the resolve of the house of representatives, on the subject of the Militia. I have the honor to be with perfect respect Your obedient servant LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . On 25 Nov. the House of Representatives “Resolved, that the President of the United States be requested to direct the proper officer...
25To George Washington from Henry Knox, 5 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your view a draft of a letter to the Governors of Virginia, Maryland Pennsylvania, and New Jersey —Perhaps as Brigadier General Samuel Smith was at the head of the militia of a State the same ought to be transmitted him excepting as to the thanks. Most respectfully, Your obedt Servt LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . On this date Knox wrote to Virginia governor Robert...
26To George Washington from Henry Knox, 4 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
Upon further reflection, and examination of the charges exhibited by Brigadier General Wilkinson, against Major General Wayne, and consulting Colonel Hamilton thereon, it has been conceived proper to submit the letter to General Wilkinson in the shape it now has, for your consideration. I have the honor to be Sir, with perfect Respect, Your obedt Servt LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . Knox wrote...
27To George Washington from Henry Knox, 3 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
In examining General Wilkinsons papers in order to answer them, I find a letter written by him on the 30 June and received during my absence on the 23 of Augt —It contains matter of such serious import as requires to be submitted to your consideration and some order taken thereon—It ought to have been submitted by Major Stagg during my absence. I submit also my last letter to him. I have the...
28To George Washington from Henry Knox, 3 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your consideration, the draft of a letter to Major General Wayne; which it is proposed to send off to morrow. I am, most respectfully, Sir, Your obedt Servt LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . GW’s secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., replied to Knox on this date, “By the President’s order B. Dandridge respectfully returns to the Secy of War the dft of a letter for Genl...
29To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Knox, 24 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Among other reasons for wishing your return is Mrs Hamiltons earnest desire. It seems that she has had, or has been in danger of a miscarriage, which has much alarmed her. But Doctor Khun by whom she is attened with Doctor Stephens, Assures that she is in no danger. However as she is extremely desirous of your presence in order to tranquilize her this note is transmited by the Presidents...
30To George Washington from Henry Knox, 18 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit to You the draft of letter to the Governor of New York, the purport of which has been agreed upon with the secretary of State. I am Sir respectfully your humble Servant ALS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . The enclosed draft has not been identified.