James McHenry
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Pig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
07/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon is asked to take order for five tons of pig lead, in lieu of the five tons of sheet lead heretofore ordered, for the use of the Frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Pig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
07/11/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver five tons of pig lead to Samuel Hodgdon for the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Pig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
07/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHarris is asked to deliver five tons of pig lead to Samuel Hodgdon for the use of the Frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection- No image
Petition of Michael Van Kleek and Mary Hibbern
01/23/1797 Document SignedPetitions to Congress related to service in Revolutionary War.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46) 
Petition of Michael Van Kleeck
01/27/1797 Document SignedBecause regimental paymasters were elected by the officers of the regiment, there is no right to compensation by said officers if the paymasters, chosen by them, do not deliver the appropriate …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)
Petition of Mary Hibborn
01/27/1797 Document SignedMary Hibborn's petition for land promised to soldiers who served in the late war until its termination is denied because her husband, Francis Cranberry, served and died long before the war ended.
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)
Payment of Officers
09/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDetails on expenses incurred and request for repayment.
David Henley Papers, 1791-1817
Pay of Deranged Officers
03/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSince the appropriated money is not sufficient to pay all of the officers deranged under the Act of 1796, it would be inappropriate to select which to pay and which not to pay . Therefore, warrants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Pay $4614 to Samuel Meredith
03/21/1797 Letter SignedDeButts is directed to pay Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, $4614, being for four bills drawn by DeButts on the Secretary of War on account of the pay of the Army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Patterns to be Sent to Cecil Furnace
04/19/1797 Letter SignedWooden patterns for casting six, nine, and twelve-pound shot should be made and delivered to Cecil Furnace in Maryland.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Passage on a Vessel Bound for Norfolk
08/07/1797 Letter SignedWilliam Barnwell has been appointed a Surgeon's Mate so he will need passage on board a vessel bound for Norfolk in Virginia where he will be stationed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Outlines Responsibilities for Clerks
12/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedWar Department instructions, including salaries and numbers of clerks.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Outlines Requirements for Future Establishments
03/14/1797 Autograph Draft LetterReflects uneasy feelings; seeks more information. Outlines requirements for establishment, including a brief budget.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Outlines Chickasaw Treaty
01/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to treaty with Chickosaw Indians. Requests release of all prisoners, blacks, and property taken from citizens. Promises sovereignty and protection to Chickosaws.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Ordnance & Military Stores to be Transported to Fort Massac
07/28/1797 Letter SignedMcHenry lists the ordnance and military stores that should be forwarded from Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia, and Carlisle, to Major Craig at Pittsburgh and from there to Fort Massac
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Orders to Deliver Clothing
05/20/1797 Document SignedDelivery of overalls, pants, and shoes to Capt. Shaumberg's company.
James T. Mitchell Collection
Orders to Deliver Cartidges for Cannons
04/12/1797 Letter SignedOrders to deliver cartridges and tubes to Fort Mifflin on Mud Island.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Orders for Taking Spanish Post in Natchez
06/15/1797 Printed DocumentDetails messages from President and the Spanish Commandment regarding new policy and land ownership in Natchez.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.- No image
Order to Move Requested Anchor from Portsmouth to Baltimore
11/10/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAnchor in Navy Yard at Portsmouth required by Constellation. McHenry ordered Navy Agent Sheafe to transport the anchor to Baltimore or Potapsco.
Printed Versions 
Order to Deliver Shot
03/16/1797 Letter SignedDelivery of cannon shot to Superintendent of Military Stores.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Order to Deliver Artillerists Clothing
01/12/1797 Letter SignedIssue of uniforms for recruiting rendevous at Spring Garden.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Order to Deliver Arms and Ammunition
03/17/1797 Letter SignedDelivery of musket barrels, stocks and bayonets to Tench Francis for Mr. Dickart of Lancaster for completion of assembly of muskets.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
One Six-Pounder to John Mix of Farmington
08/12/1797 Letter SignedThe keeper of military stores at Springfield, Massachusetts should be directed to deliver one six-pounder with carriage and implements to John Mix of Farmington, Connecticut, taking Mix's receipt for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
One Pair of Drumsticks for Lieutenant McRea
12/16/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver one pair of drumsticks to Lieutenant William McRea for use of the Marine service on board 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), May
On the nation's resistance to a large military establishment
1797 Draft DocumentRequests the attention of the President and Congress to be directed to - what he considers - much-needed improvements in the military. Notes that this is difficult due to the country's resistance to …
James McHenry Papers
