James McHenry
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Report of the Expenses of the National Armory
The Secretary of War lays before the Senate of the United States an exhibit of the expenses of the National Armory at Springfield Massachusetts with the fullest information he has been able to obtain …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Rent Etc. Due J. Seagrove
Paperwork submitted by McHenry show claims of J. Seagrove against U.S. for rent due on lands and buildings occupied by the government. McHenry authorized payment to be rendered to John Ross. Claim …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Relief for Baltimore Naval Committee
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States on the case of the Baltimore Naval Committee for relief.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regulations Respecting Certain Supplies
Enclosed are regulations respecting certain supplies and objects of extra expense. Simmons should communicate these regulations to the parties affected by them and regulate and facilitate the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regulations Regarding Certain Supplies and Respecting Objects of Special and Extra Expense
Regulations respecting certain supplies and objects of special and extra expense. Contractors supply rations, ardent spirits and vinegar, quarters, transportation, forage, fuel, straw, and stationary …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regulations on Soldiers Taken From the Line
Establishes the regulations respecting the number of soldiers taken from the line and assigned to senior officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding the Federalist Party
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton; discusses President Adams, the Federalists, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, and Major Tousard.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding his resignation as chief clerk
Delivers thanks to John Stagg for debunking the rumors that McHenry had pressured him to resign as chief clerk of the War Department in order to make room for his brother-in-law.
James McHenry PapersRegarding General Pinckney's visit to Fort Wilkinson
Discusses General Pinckney, who had recently visited Fort Wilkinson with instructions to correct all abuses and leave things in good order. Also discusses candidates for the artillery.
James McHenry PapersRegarding Colonel William S. Smith
Responds to Adam's note of the previous day enclosing a letter from William S. Smith, Lieutenant Colonel of the 12th Regiment of Infantry. McHenry considers the legality, justice, and pridence of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding a request from Lieutenant Smith
Responds to Lieutenant Smith, politely refusing to his request on grounds that it would set an unwanted precedent and interfere with the paymaster's instructions from the Treasury.
James McHenry PapersRegarding a compensation claim by Col. Dinsmore
Regarding a claim by Col. Silas Dinsmore, a recently-resigned colonel appointed by General Knox who is now making claim for compensation. Asks for the General's opinion on it. Adds that he considers …
James McHenry PapersRegarding a bill for military appropriations
Acknowledges receiving the bill for military appropriations, concerning horses and cavalry units in particular. Mentions a stipend for the Choctaw Indians.
James McHenry PapersRefusal of Recommended Furlough; Rule on Communication Between Sec. of War and Subordinate Officers
Rejects Ellicot's request that a Captain Bowyer be given furlough, recommending that Bowyer address the issue through normal channels to General Hamilton. Refers to correspondence between Ellicot, the …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.Reducing the Twelve Regiments, Etc.
McHenry has received a letter from the President to reduce the twelve regiments to Maj. Generals Hamilton and Pinckney and orders Hamilton and Pinckney to make immediate arrangements to reduce the …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Recommendations for Improving the Military System
Secretary McHenry requests action from President Adams respecting certain measures and assignments which he deems indispensable to the improvement of the military system. This report should also be …
Sixth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [6A-E6] (RG46) (M1076, Roll 2Recommendation to Establish National Foundry
The Secretary at War writes President Adams concerning an act passed by Congress in 1798 titled, "An act to enable the President of the United States to procure common arms and ammunition." Pursuant …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommendation of Col. Mentges
Outgoing Secretary of War James McHenry recommends to the incoming Secretary, Samuel Dexter, that Col. Mentges continue in the post of Inspector of the Troops and Garrisons of the United States, a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation for Clerk at the National Bank
Discusses William Burton, who has served in the War Office as a clerk for several years. Because of familial concerns, Burton cannot move with the War Office from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. …
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