James McHenry
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Recommendation for clerk and store keeper at Harper's Ferry
Writes that a better person could not fill the job of clerk and store keeper at Harper's Ferry than George North, who is well-respected in Berkeley County.
James McHenry PapersReceived the Returns of Quartermasters Supplies
McHenry acknowledges receipt of letter covering returns of Quarter Masters' supplies issued for month of February.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of Atlas
Describes atlas procured from trader, requests missing maps of Malta and Goza. Discussed end of term in War Office, described cartridge paper, and discussed presidential campaign and election.
American ManuscriptsReasons for Resignation
A copy of McHenry's letter to his nephew sent to Hamilton which explains in detail his resignation as Secretary of War. In essence, President Adams forced his entire cabinet to resign believing them …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Rations for South Carolina & Georgia
Enclosed is a contract with Dandridge Crocker and Daniel Elam for supply of rations in South Carolina and Georgia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Qualifications of Engineer
In McHenry's opinion, Jean Xavier Bureaux de Pusy, known through an introduction by the Marquis de Lafayette, is the best instructed engineer in the US and is highly qualified to give the soundest …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Prospects of Jeffersonian victory in 1800
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Federalist Senator from Maryland, William Hindman, concerning the prospects of a Jeffersonian "anti-federalist ticket" victory in 1800.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
McHenry discusses with Hamilton the late presidential election of 1800. McHenry puts a positive spin on the Federalist defeat, however, stating: "We undoubtedly are threatened with a change in some …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton concerning the late presidential election, which produced a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton about the presidential election of 1800. The Federalists are running John Adams and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543President Adams and the Federalist Party
Letter from James McHenry on his final day as Secretary of War. McHenry discusses with General Pinckney the impact of President John Adams on the Federalist Party, which he deems to be negative.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Posting of the 12th Regiment
Abigail Adams indicated to McHenry that, if militarily warranted, her son-in-law William S. Smith's 12th Regiment could be moved to Rhode Island to assist in completing fortifications, making it …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Plans for a Military Academy
McHenry expresses concern about an uninformed Congress meddling in the plans to establish a military academy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Pay of Lt. Thomas Howe
Regarding the pay and emoluments of 2nd Lt. Thomas Y. Howe of the 11th Regiment of Infantry and appointed by Major General [Alexander] Hamilton as his secretary, he should be paid according to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Our Worthy General's Letter
"I enclose you our worthy general's letter. To what end his military cares when the whole palisade is about to be demolished?"
Timothy Pickering PapersOre near the armory at Harper's Ferry
Tries to reassure General Lee that he is attending to current business with all his power. Mentions the presence of ore near the armory at Harper's Ferry, stressing that it must belong exclusively to …
James McHenry PapersOrders to Suspend Production of Clothing
No new uniforms to be cut, old uniforms of disbanded artillerists and engineers to be used by new infantry. Hats to be procured for the best terms similar to those used to obtain hats for the …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndOrder to Appoint Person to Inspect Shoes
Shoes delivered from Mr. Jones Wade must be inspected for uniform quality.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionOrder of Rank Among Field Officers
Explains that the rule prescribes that for all field officers who served during the Revolutionary War the relative rank of those of equal grade will be assigned according to their relative rank at the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Opinion regarding Treaties of Holston and Tellico
Expression of opinion regarding Treaty of Holsten and Treaty of Tellico. One author appears to be James McHenry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543On the removal of offices from Philadelphia for the summer
Mentions that the President has requested a meeting with the Heads of Departments to determine a time for the removal of offices from Philadelphia during the summer fever season. McHenry tells …
James McHenry PapersOn the Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton concerning the 1800 presidential election. McHenry discusses Charles Cotesworth Pinckney's prospects, a candidate whom he prefers to …
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