James McHenry
3105 documents
Evaluating the Indian Trading House at Georgia
McHenry wants to be furnished with information that will enable him to evaluate the Indian Trading House in Georgia. He requests inventories, accounts, and detailed statements that will show whether …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirEvaluating the Factory Under Hooker's Supervision
McHenry asks to be furnished with inventories, accounts, and statements that will enable him to ascertain if business has diminished or improved at the factory under Hooker's superintendence.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirEstablishment of a foundry near Harper's Ferry
Writes that no decision has been reached on the establishment of a foundry in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry for the manufacture of muskets and cannon.
James McHenry PapersEnlistments Suspended due to Activity in France
Congressional act has suspended further enlistments unless war shall break out between the US and the French Republic or there is imminent danger of invasion of their territory by the said Republic.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed papers
The former Secretary at War encloses papers to General Dickinson, which he hopes Dickinson will receive in confidence and return to McHenry tomorrow.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed Letters on Refugees
Additional letters pertaining to claims by refugees from Canada.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Enclosed Letters on Indian Affairs
McHenry enclosed copies of agreement with Indians (Indian Intercourse Act) for keeping peace, request for documents to be forwarded.
David Henley Papers, 1791-1817Enclosed letters
The Secretary of War encloses letters received in his office that day.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed Letter Concerning Contractors
McHenry encloses to Alexander Hamilton the letter of E.B. Dayton to his brother, Senator Jonathan Dayton. Discusses the demands of Colonel Smith and his relationship with contractors.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed Letter
Encloses a letter and deposition from John McGown, refugee from Nova Scotia.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Enclosed letter
McHenry encloses a copy of his letter to the Paymaster General concerning regiments of infantry and cavalry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed dialogue and documents
Letter to the Secretary of Treasury, enclosing dialogue and documents. McHenry asks Wolcott to keep the papers confidential and to send them to Chauncy Goodrich.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed copy of the Attorney General's opinion
Encloses a copy of the Attorney General's opinion on the case of the captain of the 4th Regiment - whether he should be delivered to a municipal court in Maryland. McHenry considers Lee's opinion a …
James McHenry PapersEnclosed Contracts for Rations
Enclosed contracts for rations for South Carolina and Georgia. Requested necessary paperwork that verified the expenses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Account of Contractors
Encloses a copy of a letter from Messrs. Phelps and Sanford related to expenditures against the U.S. government. Asks Simmons to examine the account and notify Phelps and Sanford if additional …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Embargo on the exportation of gunpowder and firearms
Tells Senator Tracy that he believes it to be unnecessary to discontinue the embargo on the exportation of gun powder and firearms. Suggests, however, that they place a limit on the duration of the …
James McHenry PapersElection of Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson
McHenry discusses the expediency of pushing Aaron Burr over Thomas Jefferson in the House of Representatives. A crisis appeared in 1800 when Burr and Jefferson tied in the electoral college, even …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Dr. Brown's Traveling Expenses
Dr. Brown is entitled to one servants, thus he should be allowed to include his servant in his traveling expenses from Detroit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Double Rations for General Wilkinson
Brigadier General Wilkinson's claim to double rations should be decided entirely according to existing laws but it is McHenry's private opinion that a reasonable construction of the law would indicate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Documents on Relief Act for Canadian Refugees
Annexed papers regarding refugees from Canada, transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury in conformance with an Act of Congress.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Dividends for shares in the Bank of the United States
Encloses to George Simpson, cashier at the Bank of the United States, his power of attorney. McHenry gives Simpson power as his attorney to receive any dividends due McHenry for his shares in the Bank …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Soldiers Assisting with Harper's Ferry Canal Construction
Responds to request to use soldiers to build canal for the armory at Harper's Ferry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Political Opinions
Speaks of the federal party, expressing opinion on policies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Officers and Regular Troops
Discusses relationship and supplies between regular troops, officers, and commissioned officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Northampton Expedition
Brigadier General MacPherson reports the inability to maintain Captain Rodman's horse troops on the Northampton expedition. Discussion of care of family during expeditions.
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