James McHenry
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Discussion of Double Rations for Officers
Encloses a letter to General Hamilton. Discusses double rations for officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of a Contractor's Continued Manufacture of Cartridge Boxes
Discusses the continued manufacture of leather cartouch boxes by a particular contractor.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Discusses Interaction with Enemy and Transportation of Cannons
Acknowledges arrival in Providence. Discusses interaction with enemy. Includes instructions on transportation of cannons.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Diplomatic relations with Little Turtle
Secretary McHenry thanks Little Turtle for his friendship and hopes that Little Turtle will continue his friendship with his successor and the United States.
James McHenry PapersDelivery of Clothing and Equipage to Companies of Artillerists & Engineers
Harris is directed to deliver horsemen's tents, common tents, sergeants' swords and belts, and a drum and sticks to John Wilkins, Quartermaster General, for transportation to Ebenezer Stevens at New …
Orders and Circulars, 1797-1910. (RG94)Death of Public Purveyor
Informs Adams of the death of Tench Francis, Purveyor of Public Supplies; notes that a replacement is needed as soon as possible. Recommends Jonathan Williams as replacement, who is currently acting …
John Adams PapersDeath of firstborn son to duel
McHenry writes Hamilton consoling him on the death of his firstborn son, Philip, in a duel. Philip was shot by George Eacker, who had insulted his honor in a Manhattan theater.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Court Martial in Richmond
Letter from James McHenry, Secretary of War, to President Adams, regarding the court martial of James Triplett in Richmond, Virginia. Triplett is in the first regiment of artillerists and engineers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence with President Adams on the Eve of McHenry Resignation
Transmits to President Adams his recollections of the conversation which passed between them the evening before his resignation. Also transmits copies of letters from Mr. Grove, Governor Davies, Major …
John Adams PapersCopy of Regulations for Barracks or Quarters of Officers
List of allowances for officers for housing and fuel.
Nathaniel Paine Collection, Irvings Life of George Washington, 10 Volumes.Conversation Preceding McHenry's Resignation
Relates the minutes of a conversation between James McHenry and John Adams on the evening of May 5, 1800, which immediately preceded McHenry's tendering his resignation from the War Department. Adams …
John Adams PapersConstruction of Defenses on Beacon Island
Capt. James Taylor is authorized to construct certain works and defenses on Beacon Island, North Carolina. Simmons should transmit to Taylor the necessary forms and instructions relative to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Consideration of Col. Smith's Request for Command of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
Discusses the possibility of granting the request of Col. Smith of the 12th Regiment. Smith has requested to be transferred to command of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, and to transfer …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning the resignation of John Stagg as clerk
Notes that there is a rumor floating around - which has reached the President - that McHenry encouraged Stagg to resign from his position as chief clerk of the War Department in order to create a job …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the fortifications at New York harbor
Discusses using the talents of the nation's best engineers in order to properly fortify and maintain the harbor at New York. Mentions his coming resignation on June 1.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the constitutionality of trying a captain
Asks the Attorney General whether it is constitutional for the military to deliver Capt. Devin of the 4th Regiment - who had recently gone from Maryland to Tennessee - back to a municipal court in …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Stores of Blankets
Notes receipt of Harris' letter of the same day. The blankets currently in stock are to be used to fill current and future orders.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Concerning shipments of cartridge paper from London
Writes that he does not know if the United States has received its shipments of cartridge paper from London. Adds that this is last day of duties as War Secretary.
James McHenry PapersConcerning Major Lewis Tousard
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States concerning Major Lewis Tousard, late a part of the regiment of artillerists and engineers. He suggests Tousard for Inspector of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning bounty lands and fraudulent claims
On the subject of warrants, forgeries, and fraudulent bounty land certificates. A Congressional committee will look into the matter. Says that the rules that are to be applied will be published in the …
James McHenry PapersConcerning a cannon foundry and ore banks
Mentions his coming resignation as Secretary of War; inquires about a cannon foundry and ore banks.
James McHenry PapersCompensation of William Small
It appears that the settlement of the account of Mr. Mackey, late storekeeper at Harper's Ferry, is being delayed because of a question regarding a warrant issued in favor of William Small. McHenry …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
