James McHenry
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Stands of Arms for the Frigate "Constitution"
Harris is directed to deliver one hundred stands of arms and accoutrements for the frigate "Constellation" being constructed at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayStanding orders issued to the Commander of troops at Massac
Letter, discusses foreign influence on frontiers; discusses foreign powers' Indian relations; discusses hostile indians; informs re ammunition & provisions contracts; directs detachment to occupy …
James Wilkinson PapersSponges, Rammer, & Ladle Staffs for the "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver the following to the purveyor so that he will have them on hand for the use of the frigate "United States": sponges, a rammer, and ladle staffs.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MaySponge, Rammer, & Ladle Staffs for the Frigate"United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor the sponge, rammer, and ladle staffs intended for the frigate "United States" so that he can have them finished for use and returned to the store.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSpies to the Indian Lands
McHenry directs Henley to send spies among the whites who have illegally settled on Indian lands. Also discusses Army affairs in Tennessee
Correspondence by AuthorSpeculation Regarding the Policies of the French Directory
McHenry speculates about the political situation in France and wonders whether those members of the French Directory who favor peace will be able to prevail over those who favor war.
Robert Oliver PapersSimmons is Summoned
"The President wishes to see Mr. Simmons tomorrow forenoon."
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Should the U.S. Send another Minister to France after the treatment M. Pickney received [?]
Document, discusses whether or not the United States should send another minister to France, after the ill treatment Mr. Pinckney received from the Directorate.
General CollectionShip's Pendant for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver to Mr. Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia, a ship's pendant for the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayShip's Pendant for the Frigate "United States"
"Please to deliver to the order of Mr. Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard, a ship's pendant for the frigate 'United States'."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSheet Copper Cloth and Nails for the Frigate United States
Harris should deliver to Tench Francis the quantities of sheet copper cloth and nails that are needed for sheathing the bottom of the frigate "United States'.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MaySends Money and Letters; Requests Indian Emissaries
Encloses letters and bank notes. Refers to rewards to Indians who provide emissaries or spies along the Mississippi River above the Ohio. Requests duplicate receipts.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Secretary of War's Extracts of Communications with Gen. Wilkinson
McHenry documents extracts from Wilkinson dated 13 June, 7 July, and 6 September 1797. McHenry includes his replies to Wilkinson dated 14 July and 25 July 1797. They regard martial law around …
John Adams PapersSecretary at War writes to the Governor of Tennesee regarding militia
Secretary McHenry informs Governor Wood of the federal mandate to raise, equip, organize, and keep in readiness a body of militia fit for action.
Interleaved Document in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.Secretary at War writes to Silgreaves regarding Blount
McHenry informs Silgreaves that all expences accured by Mr. Blount are considered payable under contingency funds.
Huntington MssSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, discusses Seneca interest money; asks for return of Seneca numbers; discusses treaty at Genesee; discusses Indian land sales.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
McHenry informs Chapin to relay the willingness of the U.S. to receive offers from the Senecas to sell land.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, McHenry directs Chapin regarding payment to widow of murdered Indian.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the collection of intelligence through Chapin
Letter, Secretary at War directs Chapin to collect information regarding the disposition of Captain Brant. Letter marked "secret and confidential." McHenry desires to know to what extent Brant's …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSafekeeping of Shot & Kentledge
McHenry has heard that the shot and kentledge cast by Faesch & [Coxe] Company and deposited at Elizabeth Town New Jersey and elsewhere is being wasted because of children and others throwing into …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayRunning the Lines Agreeable to the Treaty of August 1795
McHenry discusses the process by which the surveyors will run the lines on the lands northwest of the Ohio River according to the treaty negotiated by General Wayne in August 1795.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRules and regulations relative to Maritime and Frontier posts or fortified places.
Numbered list of regulations discussing post security, integrity of Indian country, surveillance of foreigners, etc.
Henry Burbeck Papers.Rules & Regulations Relating to Maritime & Frontier Posts or Fortified Places.
McHenry explains the rules and regulations pertaining to maritime and frontier posts or fortified places. For example, the President forbids the admittance of any foreigner to these places without the …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Rights of Indians
Indians and Indian warfare; describes 1706 treaty with Chickasaws; United States responsibility to Indians; mentions White encroachment.
Chamberlain CollectionRigging and Cordage for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver to Mr. Francis, the Purveyor, the rigging and cordage for the frigate "United States." Included also are one jack, one ensign, and one pendant.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
