James McHenry
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Information Required by the Letter of April 7
In consulting with the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, McHenry finds that the information required in his letter of April 7 applies only to the years 1798 and 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information About Willing Shoe Contractor
Informs Wadsworth of an offer from a shoe-maker to manufacture shoes for the Army
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersImmediate Arrangements for Reducing Regiments
A letter from McHenry is reproduced in which he cites orders from President Adams to Major Generals Hamilton and Pinckney to begin reducing the twelve regiments on June 14th. The Superintendent of …
Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)Hopes for a President Charles Pinckney
Requests that Hamilton deliver the enclosed letter to Oliver Wolcott, Jr. as he passes through New York to visit Connecticut. McHenry also states emphatically that "Gen. Pinckney will be our next …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Hiring Israel Whelen as Purveyor
Describes an interview with a representative of Israel Whelen, considering Whelen for the position of purveyor at Philadelphia. Also discusses salary and moving arrangements. McHenry expects Whelen's …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Granting warrant for military bounty land
Secretary McHenry states that although he is acquainted with Moses Rawlings' merits as an officer in American Revolution, based on his examination of records, he cannot justify granting request for …
Rawlings PapersGeneral McPherson's Accounts
Enclosed is a copy of a letter written to the Accountant of the War Department relative to General McPherson's accounts included with the accounts themselves.
W. M. Hornor CollectionFunds for the Navy and Army.
Complains about Congressional funds for the Navy in comparison to the small amount being provided for the Army. Support of both establishments is necessary for the defense of the United States.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543France under Napoleon
McHenry discusses France under the rule of Napoleon; also cites Voltaire.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding to Adams a Copy of a Letter to the New Secretary of War
McHenry submits a copy of the letter he has left for his successor as Secretary of War, Samuel Dexter, which contains a statement of the situation of the department and issues requiring immediate …
John Adams PapersForwarding Proceedings of Court Martial of 12th Regiment Lieutenant
Forwards proceedings of a court martial against Lt. Samuel Hoffman of the 12th Infantry Regiment, along with a letter from General Hamilton concerning the same.
John Adams PapersForwarding Draft of Letter
Encloses draft of a letter to Generals Shepherd and Parks, and Justin Ely, as well as the document to which the letter pertains.
John Adams PapersFilling Vacancies in the Four Old Regiments
McHenry recommends that the most deserving of the second lieutenants in the disbanded augmented army be appointed to fill the vacancies in the four old regiments of infantry. To do so would prevent …
Sixth Congress: Various Senate Papers Pertaining to Executive Business [6B-D2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 8)Extract from Instructions Given to Samuel Annin
With the approbation of the President of the United States [Adams] Annin is appointed to succeed John Mackey as paymaster and storekeeper for the Arsenal, Magazine, and Armory at Harpers Ferry on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extra Allowances to Officers
Complains that accountant William Simmons has permitted no extra allowances even for a surgeon to attend the Indians at the Treaty of Greenville. Simmons claims such allowances can only be authorized …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Exportation of Gun Powder
Respecting the petition of Robinson Heartshorn asking for permission to export gun powder, the Secretary of the Navy has directed the powder to be examined and it is found to be unsuitable for the …
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Explanations of Military Expenses
Enclosed list of military expenses, with details, for current year in case the bill before senate to suspend enlistments passes.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesExplanation of McHenry's Resignation from Office of Secretary of War
Concerning the prospects of a Jeffersonian victory in 1800. McHenry also explains some of the general circumstances which led to his resignation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explanation of McHenry's Resignation from Office of Secretary of War
James McHenry explains the circumstances which led to his resignation from the office of Secretary of War.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expired Law Permitting Trading Houses
McHenry notifies Wright that the Act authorizing trading houses for exchange with Indian tribes has expired. The President will determine if trade should continue and the fate of the factories. …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Expenses Related to the Apprehension of Deserters
Simmons should take whatever measures are necessary to facilitate a prompt settlement of any account which may be presented respecting the pursuit and apprehension of deserters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenditures of the Ports & Harbors of the US
McHenry needs information related to the amount of monies expended or disbursed on account of the fortifications of the ports and harbors in the US since October 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expedited Submission of Accounts
McHenry urged Simmons to write various government officials and contractors to submit their accounts for settlement with reasonable hast. If there was some type of delay, McHenry stated that Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Exhibit of the Expenses of the National Armory at Springfield
"The Secretary of War lays before the Senate of the United States, an exhibit of the expenses of the national armory at Springfield, Massachusetts together with the fullest information he has been …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)
