James McHenry
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Return of the Officers Appointed Under the Act for Augmenting the Army
McHenry notes the scarcity of second lieutenants and warns that if government parsimony results in a failure to promote worthy officers, these same officers will be less inclined to pursue a military …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Return of Officers Appointed to Augment the Army
Return of the Officers who have been appointed under the act, entitled "An act to augment the Army of the United States, and for other purposes" designating such officers who have accepted their …
Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Return of Officers
Return of the officers who have been appointed under the act entitled "An Act to augment the Army of the United States," aka the Provisional Army. Document written up by Secretary James McHenry.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Responsibility for Procurement of Tents
As to the question of whether the War Department or the Quartermaster's department should pay for the issuance of tents, since Major General Hamilton ordered the procurement of said tents, they are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Resignation as Secretary of War
Letter to Major General Charles Cotesworth Pinckney concerning McHenry's resignation as Secretary of War, effective June 1.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Resignation as Secretary of War
McHenry asks for permission to resign his position as Secretary of War, effective June 1. He promises to answer any inquiries about the activities and workings of the War Department. McHenry notes …
John Adams PapersResignation as chief clerk of the War Department
Acknowledges Caldwell's letter of resignation as chief clerk of the War Department. Expresses a wish that Caldwell would have suspended his decision until meeting McHenry's successor - Samuel Dexter. …
James McHenry PapersResignation
McHenry agrees with Hamilton's assertion that public affairs are dangerous to one's reputation at present. On the whole, McHenry is happy to have resigned. He encloses a copy of a letter to his nephew …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Request to Sell Bayonets and Ramrods
Directs Harris to sell bayonets and ramrods to Robert McCormick, and turn the funds over to the Treasury Department.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request to deliver knapsacks to Navy Department
McHenry requests that John Harris deliver 300 knapsacks to the Navy Department for which they will be charged.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequest That Purchased Shoes be Shipped to Philadelphia
Directs that a recently-procured order of shoes manufactured on a new pattern be shipped to Philadelphia.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRequest that Major Tousard be supplied with sundries
Tousard has been charged by General Alexander Hamilton with certain duties relative to formation of a code of exercise, maneuver and regulations of the Artillery Corps. He has hired an office for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for transportation of baggage of Dr Joseph Philips from Philadelphia to Knoxville
Doctor Joseph Phillips of 4th Regiment of Infantry has been directed to go to Headquarters of Regiment of Tennessee. Request for transportation of one trunk and valise.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Transport of Indian Presents for Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, & Others
Directs transport of Indian presents, variously to Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, and other unnamed tribes.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Temporary Issue of Arms & Accoutrements for Recruits
Directs temporary issue of arms & accoutrements to a company of recruits in Philadelphia, to be returned before they depart.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Shipment of Shoes to New York
Directs transport of 800 pairs of "the largest shoes you have" to New York.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Sale of Bayonets & Ramrods to Robert McCormick
Directs that bayonets & ramrods be sold to Robert McCormick, and that the funds received be tendered to the Treasury Department.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Quick Payment of Major Tousard's Back Pay, for the Good of the Rhode Island Defenses
Mentions that Major Tousard is now insisting on the need to finish fortifications in Rhode Island and other points eastward. Notes that Tousard, like many other officers, is owed back pay; also notes …
John Adams PapersRequest for Purchase of Boxes of Wafers, for Military Stores
"Be pleased to purchase and deliver to the Keeper of the Military Stores in Philadelphia twenty dozen Boxes of Wafers."
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Articles for Presents to Choctaw Indians
Directs that Whelen purchase $1000 worth of items for use as presents to the Choctaw Indians. Whelen is to ask John Harris for advice on the items, and to deliver them to Harris once purchased.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Price of Bricks and Lime
Requested prices Mr. McCrary charged for bricks and lime which were purchased for the fortifications at Rhode Island.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Military Bounty Land Denied
Request for Lieutenants share of Continental Military Bounty Land denied because McPherson quit the service prior to the end of the war.
Edward McPherson Papers, Mm79032425.Request for Issue of Writing Materials for Use at Knoxville, Tennessee
Directs issue of writing materials for use at Knoxville, TN.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Issue of Twine, Sail Needles, & Tents for 10th Infantry Regiment
Directs issue of twine, needles, & tents for the 10th Infantry Regiment.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
