James McHenry
3105 documents
Treat with the Creeks at Colraine
Colraine is selected as the site of the treaty with Creeks over Fort Fidius because the troops at that place are sufficient to protect and give respectability to the negotiations.
Telamon Cuyler CollectionTransport to Oswego and Albany
Secretary of War James McHenry informs Henry Glen that Glen is responsible for providing the transportation of ninety troops to their post in western New York. Two thousand dollars will be remitted to …
Henry Glen PapersTranscript of Talks Between Different Indian Chiefs & Secretary of War on Necessity of Peace Between Tribes
McHenry, on behalf of President Washington, advises all the Indians assembled to not go to war with each other. The representatives of the tribes then comment on this advice and on peace-making among …
John Adams PapersThe President's Response to Chickasaw Concerns Over Boundaries, Garrisons, and Various Issues
McHenry transmits the president's thoughts about the concerns expressed by the Indians in the conference of November 24, 1796. He says the president will do what he can to prevent white encroachment, …
John Adams PapersSupport for operations against Canada
In a private letter, McHenry explains the urgency of appropriations from Congress to support operations against Canada should war with Great Britain occur.
Pequot Libary MSSSupplying the Indians Without an Intermediary
McHenry declares that supplying the Indians without an intermediary entails difficulties that are not insurmountable. It is hoped that gradually intercourse with the Indians will become more friendly …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirSupplies Required for Running a Boundary Line
The Secretary of State has specified the supplies that Mr. Ellicott will require for running the boundary line between the United States and the territories of his Catholic Majesty [Spain]. The sector …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Speech to the Indians from the Secretary at War, Urging Peace into the Future, and Replies
Speaking for Washington, McHenry urges the Indians to maintain peace with the U.S. and each other, and to settle all intertribal disputes peacefully. Opens the set of Indian negotiations with a …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Speech at Conference with Indian Chiefs, Treaty Cannot Be Amended
McHenry's speech to the assembled chiefs, on behalf of the president. Tribes represented: Wiandots [Wyandots], Delawares, Shawanees [Shawnees], Ottawas, Chippewas, Putawatimies, Miamis, Eel River, …
John Adams PapersSolicits Property for Robert Oliver
Reports suffering of Robert Oliver in his efforts to support the country. Solicits property of Oliver.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Should Evidence of Treason be Made Public?
McHenry believes that the secret did not escape from his office since none of the clerks could have obtained the secret except by way of false keys. Nothing related to the subject has been entrusted …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Settlement on Indian Lands
Reports of forced settlement on Indian lands which threaten peace between U.S. and Indian tribes. Forced and quick removal advised. McHenry offers advice on how to disseminate knowledge of the laws …
General CollectionSeeks Opinion, Communication with Naval Committee
Refers to act of Congress and debates with Mr. Livingston. Requests opinion. Looks for communication with the naval committee explaining embarrassment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Secretary of War to Quartermaster General Requesting Account Against Contractor for Transportation Expenses
Secretary of War to Quartermaster General requesting account against contractor for transportation expenses to enable contractor to fulfill terms; transmit to Secretary Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Secretary of War McHenry to Chickasaw Chiefs on Boundary Disputes and Presents
Representatives of the Chickasaw nation who have traveled to Philadelphia are reassured about the efforts of their "Father" (the President, George Washington) to see to their interests amid a boundary …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionSecretary McHenry writes to the Governor of Georgia on Creek Indians and assignment of Benjamin Hawkins as agent
Secretary at War details federal measures to pacify the frontier to Governor Irwin. Mentions assignment of Benjamin Hawkins as agent.
Interleaved Document in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.Secretary at War discusses status of stores with Chapin
Letter, informs re supply order of 1794 for powder & lead; informs that payment for stores to be deducted from annuity.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War discusses legal issues with Chapin
Letter, discusses the legal jurisdiction of state and federal authorities; mentions Supreme Court.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, discusses Indian murder in New York.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, informs re Indian annuities; mentions compensation for Indian murder.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
