James McHenry
3105 documents
Unsettled accounts and various transactions
Receipt for goods bought from Joseph Case, paid for by the purveyor Israel Whelen. McHenry mentions unsettled accounts.
James McHenry PapersUnlawful Charges by Doctor
The last letter from Simmons instructed Dr. Brown what vouchers were necessary for submitting for reimbursement. Discussed Dr. Brown's request for compensation for services rendered sick Indians in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trade with the Indian Factories
McHenry transmits to Wolcott, the Secretary of the Treasury, a statement of the trade with the Indian factories from their establishment through January 9th 1800. Enclosed are copies of instructions …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirThe Old Crew of the Ship U.S.
The author uses the metaphor of the United States as a foundering ship whose able officers have certainly earned their wages. One of these gentlemen is adept at proclamations so Judge Chase is urged …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.The Case of Beal and Hopkins
McHenry advises that it would be a mistake to depart from the rules regarding relative rank, even though in the case of Beal and Hopkins, Beal is the preferable officer. Adding grades to ranks or …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suspension of the Recruiting Service
Colonel Moore has not received Hamilton's orders suspending the recruiting service for the twelve new regiments because some of the southerly regiments are still recruiting
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suspension of Recruiting Service
Thinks it is probable that the House of Representatives will suspend the recruiting service although the firmness of the Senate is doubtful.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Successor to the War Department
Letter from the Secretary of War in his final days in office. McHenry appears to speak in ambiguity about his successor, unknown to this point to McHenry. Samuel Dexter would replace McHenry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Submission of Report on Militia
Report on petitions submitted to Secretary of War regarding claims of militia services in Georgia.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesSubmission of Proposed Amendments to U.S. Military Establishment
Submits proposed amendments to the military establishment of the United States, aimed at refining the system while maintaining U.S. security.
John Adams PapersStoppage of Pension
Erroneous payment of pension to James Dole discussed. Dates of resumption of pension listed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Stop Payment of Pension
Notification that the pension payments to James Dole were stopped due to erroneous payments. Described the amount of pension actually due Dole.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionSocial Matters & Praise of Minister
Accepts offer of dinner for himself and his wife; praises Liston's "wise and prudent conduct" as a minister, etc. References the Listons possibly returning to England.
John Adams PapersSettling the Account at Niagara
Since there is apparently no quartermaster at Niagara, Major [John Jacob] Rivardi is required to settle the accounts himself and should be instructed in the methods for doing so.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement for Deputy Agent to the Cherokee
Letter from Secretary James McHenry to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Silas Dunmore, late deputy agent to the Cherokee Nation, is to be settled with for the necessary expences which he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Directed payment of annuity balance due the Sioux Nations and discussed Indian annuity.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Applauded Chapin for his endeavors to stop the proposed visit to the Indians.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Directs annuity distribution to Indians and the instruction of husbandry techniques to Indians. Discussed Treaty of Kanandaigua and mentioned Genesee Treaty between Seneca Nation and U.S.. Advised …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSalaries of Clerks to Secretaries
The salaries of Chief Clerks to department Secretaries should be higher than those of any branch of a department. The nature of their business and the confidence in them justifies their higher …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
