James McHenry
3105 documents
Account for salaries of clerks employed by paymaster general Caleb Swan
Salaries of the clerks employed in the office of Caleb Swan paymaster general.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Acceptable Charges for Indian Agents
Requested Simmons examine the accounts and vouchers of I. Chapin, deputy agent for the Six Nations of Indians. Mentioned Simmons previous judgement on payment and allowances for I. Williams.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Report on the Secretary of War, On certain measures which appear to him to be necessary for the improvement of our Military System.
Report detailing necessary improvements to the current military system. Advocates for a standing army and necessary fortifications and education systems to produce and maintain said military.
Printed Versions[PRIVATE] The President's Unfortunate Conduct
McHenry laments the changes in the Executive officers and other steps the President has evidently taken to secure his election. [Adams] is acting in a manner to break up the federal party and will …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.[Private] Political Agenda of President Discussed
Cabinet and executive administration politics and personal opinion of presidents agenda discussed.
American Manuscripts[CONFIDENTIAL] Status of Military
Discusses the power of the President to dismiss military officers and instances where such action is or has been appropriate. Also considers the attitudes of Congress towards the Army.
George Clinton Papers[Confidence] Opinion regarding an official printer for the president
Asked for opinion concerning the appointment of a printer to the president.
Misc MSS[Confidence] Election Law
Election law, state governments, presidential election discussed. McHenry's resignation, anti-Federalist ticket success along with peace between the two parties discussed. Foreign affairs addressed.
American ManuscriptsWar Department Fire
Describes War Office fire, damage to War Office library, discusses atlas.
American ManuscriptsDelivery of Bed Sacks
Orders to deliver bed sacks for sick at Fort Mifflin.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndAccount of Men McHenry Knows in Washington
Details on the character of Jefferson and his politics.
Catalog of Manuscripts Collection
