James McHenry
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Constitutional powers of Congress in respect to treaties
McHenry argues that the right to make treaties is exclusively vested in the President and the Senate, according to the Constitution. McHenry also asserts that the House of Representatives has no right …
James McHenry PapersCongressional Resolve & Instructions for Physical Examinations of Invalid's Pension Claimants from Massachusetts
Forwards a Congressional resolution to send to district judges the cases of men who have applied for invalid's pensions but not been adequately examined by physicians. Thus also sends the list of men …
John Lowell PapersConfronting Intruders on Indian Land, Etc.
Sparks is directed to assume whatever position on the frontier, or in Indian Country, that he and Mr. Henley feel is best calculated to cover the most exposed and greatest scope of Indian Country. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning western posts in New York
McHenry informs Schuyler that Captain Lewis, who is also delivering Schuyler this letter, is in possession of a dispatch relative to western posts in New York. Schuyler is instructed to send Lewis on …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Saint Croix dispute
Discusses the St. Croix dispute over the boundary line between British Canada and the United States. McHenry disagrees with Pickering's assertion that the British commissioner must fulfill certain …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the protection of Lafayette's son and diplomatic relations with France
McHenry advises that Washington publicly receive and accept Lafayette's son under his protection and into his family, for Lafayette was currently imprisoned in Austria after attempting to flee France. …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Delivery of Stores & Medicines for Transport to Knoxville
Letter, directs delivery of stores and medicines to Samuel Hodgden, for transport to Knoxville. Subscript by Hodgden, asking that the above be delivered to Colonel Henry's wagoner.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Concerning the Algerine frigate and French relations
Discusses the construction of the frigate for the Dey of Algiers, arrangements in the War Department, diplomatic relations with France, and the capture of American merchantmen in the West Indies …
James McHenry PapersConcerning rumors of western secession
McHenry advises the Governor of the Northwest Territory on rumors of western secession.
James McHenry PapersConcerning fortifications and the defense of harbors
McHenry reports on the state of fortifications in the United States and the sum expended on them since 1794. Suggests that Americans are uneasy about maintaining a large military establishment, but …
James McHenry PapersConcerning army discontent and disobedience
Discusses military obedience and alludes to the Rochefontaine-Wilson duel. McHenry argues that the army may soon become "one huge mass of discontent and sedition" and that they must work to restore …
James McHenry PapersCompensation for the sorting, security and transportation of frigate timber to Corlear's Hook in New York Harbor
Discusses compensation of accounting, provide security, and transporting timbers to another location, Corlear's Hook, in New York Harbor. Allowance is $400. Instructions will be furnished by Josiah …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
