James McHenry
3105 documents
CIRCULAR: Request for Reports and Returns
McHenry notified Hamilton that all future communications regarding his troops were to be addressed to McHenry.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCircular Letter from Secretary at War to Department Heads [Cabinet] Concerning Officers & a Court Martial
At the request of the president, McHenry lays out Adams' concerns over the propriety of a recently concluded court-martial in New York [presumably that of Richard Hunt], and asks for the department …
John Adams PapersCharges Against Major Rivardi, Etc.
In addition to enclosing the charges against Major Rivardi by fellow officers, McHenry stresses the importance of continuing to work with the current contractor until a new contract can be arranged …
Alexander Hamilton PapersChallenges Captain Vance's Conduct
Reports Captain Vance's challenge to a War Department accountant. Requests appointment of another person to lead volunteers and that the Quartermaster General should appoint another person. Believes …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Cartouche Boxes and Scabbard Belts for the Marine Corps
Harris is asked to deliver fifty cartouche boxes and scabbard belts to the order of Major William Burrows for the use of the Marine Corps. They are to be charged to the Purveyor.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionCarry Out the Sentences of the General Court Martial
Hamilton is asked to carry out the several sentences contained in the proceedings of the General Court Martial.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCaptain Elliott's Services are Needed Immediately
Captain McMillen must be relieved as soon as possible from the Company of Artillery at Northampton County so that he can be available to superintend the laboratory intended for the production of …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCapt. Williams' Leave of Absense
McHenry asks Hamilton to approve the request of Captain Williams to take a leave of absense, without pay, to travel to the East Indies.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCannon Shot for the Navy
Harris is asked to deliver 532 pounds of cannon shot, charged to the Navy Department, to the order of the Secretary of the Navy.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionCandidate for a position in the Provisional Army
Briefly responds to a recommendation from Alexander Patterson for a potential candidate for a position in the Provisional Army.
James McHenry PapersCan the President Make Army Appointments When the Senate is in Session?
McHenry argues, contrary to President Adams' assertion, that the President is not authorized by the Constitution to make appointments to the Army without Senate approval when the Senate is in session …
Alexander Hamilton PapersBusiness with 24-pounders and Transportation.
Promises to present his case before the President. Reports number of 24-pounders on Mr. Brown's wharf in Providence. Suggests communication with Mr. Craig about transportation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Building and Repairing Barracks
McHenry has given orders to Jonathan Jackson to have repairs made to existing barracks and to build a new one. The new barracks will be used as a temporary hospital and should not be located anywhere …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill Embracing the New Organization of the Army, Etc.
At the request of a committee of the Senate, McHenry has furnished them with a bill embracing the new organization of the Army and is preparing another respecting the provisional army and a third for …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
