James McHenry
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Concerning the Springfield Armory
Inform the Superintendent of the Springfield Armory that the services of Mr. Orr are needed by the Treasury Secretary, asking him if Orr's absence would damage the daily functions of the armory.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the erection of permanent magazine buildings
States that three permanent magazines - for the safekeeping of military stores - will suffice for the United States, located in Springfield, Massachusetts; Harper's Ferry, Virginia; and Rocky Mount. …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the authority of General Washington
Refers the Brigadier General to the authority of George Washington as the head of the Provisional Army on certain matters.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the appointment of Lee's son to service
Asks Thomas Lee if he would rather his son be commissioned to serve in the cavalry or infantry; the former sending him to Georgia or Tennessee, the latter sending him to Maryland.
James McHenry PapersConcerning supplies, quarters, and rations for New Jersey regiments
On the subject of quartering regiments in New Jersey for the winter, with mention of rations and supplies for the year 1800.
James McHenry PapersConcerning Seeking Out Officers for the Provisional Army
Suggests that to have solicited men to offer themselves to fill offices in the Provisional Army, the United States would sent a message to Europe that a potential war with France was unpopular, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Records of Officers at Court Martial, & the Appointment of Southern Officers
Responds to Adams' inquiry about the commission status of the officers comprising the court-martial of Richard Hunt -- McHenry believes that at least some of them are from the new regiments and thus …
John Adams PapersConcerning rations, recruitment, and regiments in New Jersey
Concerning rations, three regiments to be stationed in Brunswick or Jersey, and recruitment services.
James McHenry PapersConcerning rations for the First Regiment
Encloses a letter from Alexander Hamilton concerning the pay for and parts of rations due to the First Regiment. Requests that the accountant report back to him information to send to General …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Commissions and Appointments
Writes of commissions and appointments. Requests delivery of names.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Armory Employee & Proposition Establishment of Military Laboratory & Storehouse Near Philadelphia
Forwards a letter showing how he has settled the account of an assistant, now discharged, at Springfield [Armory]. Discusses recommendations for the appointment of several officers. Recommends that …
John Adams PapersConcerning Additional Companies of Cavalry
Stresses the need of clothing and other supplies for new recruits and asks why no issues have yet been ordered to Major General Hamilton to raise six additional companies of cavalry.
John Adams PapersConcerning a new law on surgeon's mates
Writes Congressman Brace that a change in the law reducing the number of surgeon's mates to two per regiment has prevented him from appointing a particular doctor.
MS VaultCompleting Washington's Uniform
Enclosed is a list of the names of the persons appointed from Virginia for the cavalry and infantry which includes those who have accepted, those who have declined, and those who have not been heard …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Compensation of Samuel Vance
Captain Samuel Vance acted as Deputy Paymaster and Deputy Quartermaster General during the late expedition to Northhampton, Pennsylvania. It should be an established principle that whenever an officer …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Samuel Vance
Capt. Samuel C. Vance acted in the capacities of Deputy Paymaster and Deputy Quartermaster General on the recent expedition to Northhampton. Simmons should pay him for these extra duties according to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Ebenezer Stevens
Even though Stevens' responsibilities don't measure up to those of the storekeeper at Philadelphia, he will receive compensation in the amount of $1250 per annum. His duties will include procuring …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Ebenezer Stevens
McHenry wrote to Major General Hamilton that Col. Stevens should be allowed one thousand dollars per annum for his services. If this compensation should prove inadequate, McHenry would consider an …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Communications with Lieut. Col. Butler; Activities of Captain Gibson
Encloses letter from Lieutenant Colonel Butler regarding removal of officers. Refers to activity with Captain Gibson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Communication with the Paymaster General
Forwarded letter to the Paymaster General according to request. Expresses hope to regularly pay troops, but there are challenges with the Treasury Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Commission Appointed to Meet with the Directory
McHenry sends to Washington a copy of a work by Governor Davie of North Carolina entitled "Instructions to be observed for the formation and movements of cavalry." Governor Davie is also a member of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Comments on Previous Communication
Comments on previous [illegible] communication.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Commenting on the President's Speech
The enclosed newspaper contains the President's speech. McHenry finds it nearly what it ought to be and is relieved that it did not enter into the kind of reasoning that might have attracted …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Commencement of Pay & Emoluments
McHenry informs Hamilton that his pay and emoluments as Inspector General began on the first day of November, 1798.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
