James McHenry
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Compensation of Simmons' Clerks
McHenry has received the list of Simmons' clerks and the sums to which each may be entitled during the coming year. According to the law, the Accountant's office is entitled to $6,340 but …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Officers of the Quartermaster's Dept.
In order to make a determination regarding the compensation of officers and agents employed in the Quartermaster's department, McHenry will need the Report of the Quartermaster General on each …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of David Thompson
David Thompson, who acted as a recorder at a Court of Inquiry held at Fort Niagara by order of Major General Hamilton, should be compensated. If there is no rule that applies to his case, Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Superintending the Canal
The reasons stated by John Mackey, paymaster and storekeeper for the armory at Harpers Ferry, for the compensation he allowed Mr. Shepherd for superintending the canal convinces McHenry that a man of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Soldiers Employed to the Eastward
The soldiers employed by Major [Lewis] Tousard as laborers on the fortifications to the eastward, and as artificers, are to be allowed the per diem compensation promised them for their services.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Rent and Caring for Sick at Fort McHenry
Enclosed letter from S. Morris and accounts for rent of a room by engineer and for the payment of a matron who attended sick soldiers at Fort McHenry. Addressed Simmons requirement for supporting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Col. Smith's Claim to Rank
Col. Smith has stated his claim to rank with the view that he may be the oldest lieutenant colonel of the 12 regiments. McHenry requests that Hamilton decide on the merits of his claim so the list can …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Col. Ogden for Deputy Quartermaster General
Assures Hamilton that the appointment of Col. Ogden to the post of Deputy Quartermaster General is judicious but it should be noted that if the Quartermaster is competent, the appointment of a deputy …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Claims for Militia Services in the State of Georgia
McHenry is submitting to the Senate copies of a report made to the House of Representatives relative to claims respecting militia services in the State of Georga. It will include the claim for …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Claim of Silas Dinsmore
Encloses a letter from General Henry Knox concerning the claim of Silas Dinsmore.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Claim of Baylor Hill
Letter to the War Department Accountant concerning a claim by the attorney of Baylor Hill, who allegedly served as a Captain of Cavalry in the 1st Virginia Regiment under the command of Col. Anthony …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Charges Respecting Captain Devon
Encloses copy of letter from the Maryland governor. Comments on the unprofessional conduct of officers towards citizens. Reports charges for Captain Devon.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Charges related to Quartermaster Department
Encloses letter from Major General Hamilton, which requests that accounts be settled. McHenry notes to Simmons that charges are peculiar to Quartermaster Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charge for William Craft's Services
Simmons should state the amount of the expenditures of William Craft as agent for the Department of War, and if Craft has exhibited a charge for his services, its nature and amount.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Case of Major Tousard
In one of his last actions as Secretary of War, McHenry makes the case of Major Lewis Tousard to the President of the United States. Tousard was late a part of the regiment of artillerists and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Capturing of merchant vessels
Letter to the President of the United States regarding the belligerent capture of neutral merchant vessels, particularly by Great Britain. The letter addresses neutral vessels carrying enemy goods, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Bill for the regulation of public arsenals and magazines
Writes that he has examined the bill "An Act for the Regulation of Public Arsenals and Magazines," approving of the bill and concluding that it will likely be passed.
James McHenry PapersBavarian field pieces
Describes invention of Bavarian field piece used by artillery, mentions science and end of term in War Office.
American ManuscriptsArticles necessary for Indian annuities
Encloses a list of articles necessary to complete the annuities for the Indian Nations. Suggests purchasing the oxen and packhorses as near the Indian Nations as possible.
James McHenry PapersArrangement of Officers of the Four Old Infantry Regiments
Discusses the new list and arrangement of the officers of the four old Regiments of Infantry.
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