James McHenry
3105 documents
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Captain Howard's accounts
Letter book of the Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts, Joseph Howell. Delivery of papers concerning Captain Howard's accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Forwards Lafayette's Military Proceedings; Requests History of Revolution; Trade Politics with France & England
Sends the "military and patriotic proceedings" of the Marquis de Lafayette. Requests history of Lafayette for Doctor Gordon for inclusion in an upcoming account of the American Revolution. Expresses …
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Reports Journey with Lafayette; Hopes to Visit Mount Vernon
Reports the Marquis de Lafayette has spared no expense on their journey. Would like to spend a few days at Mount Vernon, when the two of them could visit about the Revolutionary history.
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Endorsement page only
Endorsement, Richard Dale, Ship Ganges, to James McHenry.
U.S. Secretary of War, [Missing All but Al] -
Requests for Commissions and Federal Positions for Friends and Family
Includes requests from friends, including Robert Purviance's desire for a federal position, Captain Barney's request for a naval commission, Colonel Ballard's solicitation for office, support for the …
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Recommends Extension of Contract for Samuel Caldwell
Requests extension of contract for tonnage duties with Samuel Caldwell for the state of Pennsylvania. Recommended as patriotic, distinguished, and responsible.
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Present State of the Military and Naval Forces Upon the Island of Cuba
Detailed accounting of the military and naval forces of Cuba which included an assessment of the dissatisfaction of the people with their form of government. Author argued that if the inhabitants …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers. -
Act Authorizing National Defense
Refers to an act 27 June 1897, authorizing the organization and supply of a militia detachment. Notes the President's support. Such militia should be ready to march at a moment's notice. The President …
Oliver Wolcott Sr. Papers -
Aggregate of Compensation for Clerks in 1794.
Shows the apportionment of the compensation for eight clerks by name.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697. -
Recommends Samuel Chase as Chief Justice
Recommends Samuel Chase as chief justice in the judicial department. He has demonstrated great patriotism.
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Pay of Navy Yard Clerk, Samuel Shore
Shore receives two months pay of $62 dollars as clerk at Navy Yard at Norfolk.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217) -
Winter Clothing for the Guards
Harris should deliver twelve greatcoats and twelve woolen caps to the guards watching over the frigate.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May -
Warrant No. 45
William K. Blue, late a lieutenant in the Cavalry of the United States, must pay Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, $360 being the amount placed in his hands for the recruiting service
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Warrant for Pay, Subsistence and Forage of Corp of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point
Addressed to Captain Daniel Britt, payment to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of United States from War Department. Balance of monies regarding pay, subsistence and forage of Corps of Artillerists and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Wants to Use Ship Bound for St. Marys for Return Cargo
Refers to decision for the sloop chartered for St. Mary's to remain subject to the order of the commissioner until they have finished their mission and return to Philadelphia. Requests examination of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) -
Treaty of Greeneville Cannot Be Amended; Regarding Gifts & White Presences on Indian Land
Addressed to the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanees, Ottawas, Chippewas, Poutawatomies, Miamis, Eel River, Weas, Kickapoos, Piankashaws and Kaskaskias. Transmits the president's response to some Indians' …
Jonathan Cass Papers -
Treaty and Proviso with Regency of Algiers
Treaty between the US and the Regency of Algiers regarding the provision of a naval armament. Refers to previous acts and meaning of proviso about the building of frigates. Claims importance of …
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