James McHenry
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Arricles of Clothing for Artillerists
Hodgdon is directed to have transported immediately to Governor's Island, New York the articles of clothing for the detachments of Artillerists destined to the southward, agreeable to the order on Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms, Clothing, and Cartridges Found in Boston
Captain Frederick Frye has observed that a quantity of soldiers' clothing, some arms, and a box of musket cartridges have been left in Boston. McHenry wants them put on board a vessel bound for …
Timothy Pickering PapersAppointment Confirmed, Request for Quartlery Estimates
McHenry acknowledges receipt of letter from Wilkins accepting commission as Quarter Master General. Directed to appoint an agent to accept bills and receive money from Treasury. Requests quarterly …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Alarm Among the Underwriters and Shippers is Very Great
McHenry predicts that the merchants and traders of Baltimore will demand that the appropriations be made that will cause the treaty with the British to be put into effect.
Robert Oliver PapersAgents of Georgia Refuse to Sell Lands
The agents of the State of Georgia appointed to attend the meetings with the representatives of the Creek Nation have refused to sell any of their lands. The President is surprised that the agents …
Telamon Cuyler CollectionAffirming Arthur St. Clair's Position in the Northwest Territory
McHenry confirms St. Clair's official position with Indian affairs in the Northwest territory, and states he expects St. Clair to personally attend the investigation into the murder of two Indians at …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Advice on future payments to workmen for services
Advice on future payments to workmen for services.
James McHenry PapersAdvances for the Indian Trade
Respecting the advance to be laid on the goods destined for the Indian trade, McHenry's directions are that only one-third of the cost of the goods be added, which should equal the expense of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirAddressed to Tellico Block House
"Tellico Block House in the care of David Henley."
Timothy Pickering PapersAcknowledgment of Receipt of Letters; Bills shall be Accepted
Acknowledgment of receipt of letters; bills shall be accepted and paid when presented.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accurate Accounting of the Indian Trade
In order to provide an accurate accounting of the Indian trade, McHenry directs Byers to provide him a copy of his day-book which should contain all invoices of goods received for the Indian trade, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirAccounts of the Trading Houses with the Indian Tribes
Enclosed are forms established by the Treasury Department for the governing of agents or factors in keeping their accounts, specifically those appointed under the Act of Congress entitled "An act for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirAccounts of Contractor and Settlement with Treasury Department.
Accounts of contractor must be settled in the Treasury Department. Will submit that part of letter relative to aid afforded in transportation of provisions to the Secretary of Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accepting the Appointment as Secretary of War
After some hesitation, McHenry accepts his appointment as Secretary of War and will begin preparations for his move to Philadelphia. [Samuel] Chase will also accept his nomination to a seat on the …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.A Satisfactory Choice for the Presidency
McHenry expresses his belief that things will continue to go well since the people have acknowledged the necessity of placing a man in the presidency who will follow the policies and be grounded by …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.[Untitled]
Letter, discusses treaty terms; discusses frontiers and pioneer life; discusses Indian aggression.
James Wilkinson Papers
