James McHenry
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Delivery of Camp Kettles
Orders to deliver camp kettles to Fort Mifflin.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDeliver Goods to Colonel Mentges for Indians
Requests Harris deliver shirts, blankets, and shoes for the use of the Indians now in town.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Decisions about Local Fortifications, Supplies, and Regimental Paymasters
Based on Butler's knowledge of the surrounding frontier, leaves any decision about fortification to him, with a few instructions. Requests attention to Indians. Writes of efforts to protect the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Critique of Simmons Regarding Capt. Vance's Pay
The appointment of Capt. Vance and the duration of his office were wholly beyond Simmons' competency. Vance was appointed by special authority and was to be considered in office until his appointment …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Creation of New Regiments, Corps, and Officers
Discusses practice of creation of new regiments or corps and appointment of officers. Speaks of quality of character.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline.
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Court Proceedings for Lieut. James Triplett; Barracks for Officers
Refers to court proceedings for Lieutenant James Triplett. States that it is proper for the US to provide barracks for officers, distinguishing between captain and field officer. Requests information …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Count Rumford's proposed visit to the US, etc
Responds to the request from Count Rumford to visit the United States, where he was born, if possible, for the purpose of donating his collection of military materials to an academy. McHenry forwarded …
Rufus King PapersCorrespondence with Col. Adden
Encloses correspondence with Colonel Adden regarding the discharge of 2 of his apprentices.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Corrects Assumption of Pinckney's Command in Tennessee and Georgia
Returns copy of letter to Colonel Hamtramck. Reminds him that troops in Tennessee and the Georgia frontier were under General Pinckney's command. Seeks transportation assistance from the Secretary of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Copy of letter from Secretary of War to John Wilkins Jr. regarding expenses of Captain Edward Butler
McHenry encloses abstract of personal expenses of Captain Edward Butler, who while discharging duty as Quarter Master General by order of Major General Anthoony Wayne. Asks Wilkins to obtain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contracting for the Rations of the Troops in Connecticut
McHenry discusses in detail the kinds of rations, and amounts thereof, needed for the troops located in sundry rendezvous throughout Connecticut. Negotiations with contractors should proceed with the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersContract Respecting the Provision of Rations
An unsigned agreement between James McHenry, Secretary of War, and an unidentified procurer in which the procurer agrees to provide rations to the listed locations at the designated prices.
The Denny - O'Hara PapersContract for Troop Supplies
An agreement between James McHenry, Secretary of War, and James O'Hara who pledges to provide rations and other supplies for the use of the troops within the States of Virginia, Maryland, …
William Rowland Boote PapersContinuance of July 22 Letter, with Enclosure from William Hawkins
McHenry continues a matter addressed in his letter of July 22, and encloses a copy of a letter from William Hawkins.
John Adams PapersContiguous Garrisons of Artillery
McHenry transmits General Washington's proposal regarding the disposition of existing regiments of Artillerists and Engineers in such a manner that companies of artillery belonging to the same …
Alexander Hamilton PapersConstruction of Fort McHenry to Proceed, on Funds Both from Baltimore & the War Department
Notes that as a result of communication both with Robert Gilmer and with other members of the Baltimore Naval Committee McHenry has authorized construction of Fort McHenry to continue based on Mr. …
John Adams PapersConsideration of Creek Indians' Refusal to Allow Running of Line Between U.S. & Spanish Florida
Quotes a recent letter from General Pinckney reporting that the Creek Indians are reneging on their promise in the Treaty of Coleraine to allow the running of the boundary line between the U.S. and …
John Adams PapersConsider Yourself Under Arrest
McHenry advises Captain Vance that William Simmons will press charges against him for grossly insulting him while he was performing the duties of his office. Vance is to remain in Philadelphia and, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersConflict with a contractor over allowances
Addresses the issue of a contractor named John Bray who is refusing to furnish quarters for troops at his current allowance at two-and-a-half percent, holding out for his former allowance at five …
James McHenry PapersConcerns about Mr. Patterson and Troops at Easton
Writes of communication with Mr. Patterson about troops in Easton. Expresses hope in recounting.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning vacancies in Colonel Taylor's regiment
Concerning vacancies in Colonel Taylor's regiment; states that it will not be too late for him to alter a list of recommended appointments to be sent to President Adams.
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