James McHenry
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Objections to an act to reorganize the Army
McHenry voices the opinion of the Washington administration to a bill in the House of Representatives that would reorganize the U.S. Army. McHenry argues that the bill would not allow the War …
James McHenry PapersObjections of Gayoso Listed
Sec. of War gives instructions on how to assuage the objections and fears of Governor Gayoso, of Spanish land holdings in Natchez.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Notification of Orders
Notification that Glenn will receive orders to take charge of recruits bound for Western frontier.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionNotification of Letter to General Wilkinson; Move Out of Philadelphia Due to Disease
Notifies Adams that he has written to Gen. Wilkinson concerning "the mission of Mr. Powers," and encloses a partial copy [not included]. Mentions that because fever has become "more general" in the …
John Adams PapersNotification of Delivery of Horses
Letter, notifies that horses will be delivered for Capt Lewis.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)New storekeeper and deputy pay master
Regarding Edward Wright, the new storekeeper and deputy paymaster. McHenry gives Henley permission to keep Mr. Hillis on staff.
James McHenry PapersNew Commissioner
Butler appointed Commissioner to reopen negotiations with Cherokees for peace treaty and land rights.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Relating to Indian Relations to the Senate [5B-C1 to C4] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 5)Negotiations with France
Letter, discusses process of negotiations between US and France.
General CollectionMuskets and Bayonets for the Algerian Supply
Harris is asked to deliver to Mr. Francis, the Purveyor, fifty brass mounted muskets and bayonets for the Algerian supply. He is to pay twelve dollars for each stand.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMore James McHenry to James Wilkinson on Situation in Indian/Spanish Country
McHenry advises Wilkinson about the situation, as he had in his letter of the previous day; emphasizes not offending Spanish and rectifying disposition of U.S. troops.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMilitary Stores Wanted for Three Frigates
McHenry provides a list of the military stores required for the three frigates and directs Hodgdon to determine what can be drawn from the stores of the United States and the locations where they are …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayMilitary Stores Required for Three Frigates
Enclosed is a statement of the military stores required for the frigates. McHenry wants to know what part can be drawn from the stores of the United States and where are they deposited.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores Forwarded to Cecil Furnace
The articles of military stores mentioned in the enclosed list should be forwarded to Samuel Hughes at the Cecil Furnace in Maryland.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores for the Three Frigates
Harris is directed to deliver the following to the frigates as shown: To the frigate "United States" at Philadelphia: shot for 24 pounders. To the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore: hand …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayMilitary Stores for the Naval Services
Hodgdon is asked to have the undermentioned military stores destined for the naval services transported to the designated places.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMilitary Stores for Captain Mitchell at Fort Mifflin
"Be pleased to send to Fort Mifflin, for Captain Donald G. Mitchell, the military stores agreeably to the within order."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Bounty Lands
Lady Stirling claim on deceased General Stirling's military bounty land rights denied.
CA NJ LettersMilitary & Quartermaster's Stores for the Post at Niagara
This is a list of eighteen military and quartermaster's stores, including the amounts required of each, that must be furnished to the post at Niagara.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Memorandum regarding neutral vessels
Discusses rules of engagement between a neutral vessel and a belligerent power. Questions whether or not a neutral vessel has a right resist - by force - a search of their ship, or if a belligerent …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding neutral vessels
Discusses rules of engagement between a neutral vessel and a belligerent power. Questions whether or not a neutral vessel has a right resist - by force - a search of their ship, or if a belligerent …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding Franco-American relations
Memorandum on Franco-American relations; McHenry concludes that France is in a difficult spot and is unlikely to have the ability to garner a fleet for war against the United States.
James McHenry PapersMemorandum on the construction of a British block house
Memorandum on the construction of a British block house in American territory.
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