James McHenry
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Medicine & Surgical Instruments Sent to Norfolk
Medicines and surgical instruments should be received from the Storekeeper and tranported by water to Captain Richard Blackburn of the garrison at Norfolk , Virginia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Medals for Indians, Request for a Book, Etc.
The Secretary at War mentions the following to Rufus King: Indians are asking for medals that have been promised to them; discusses the design of the medals; and McHenry asks King to procure a book in …
Misc.MSS.Coll. - Folder: Rufus King, Mm79004324McHenry to Wilkinson Concerning Situation in Indian/Spanish Country
James McHenry writes General James Wilkinson on sending an officer to investigate an affair concerning the possible demolition of U.S. forts in Indian country and the claims of Spanish subjects to …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry to Guion, Forwarding Letter Concerning Efforts to Conciliate Spanish and Enforce Treaty
James McHenry forwards to Capt. Isaac Guion a letter to General Wilkinson, detailing the efforts made to conciliate Spanish officers in the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region and enforce the recent …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry to Guion, Commenting on Border Situation with Canada & How it Affects Border Situation in Florida
James McHenry informs Capt. Isaac Guion of the situation on the border with British Canada, and opines on a rumored British invasion of points south. Advises that the relationship with the Spanish in …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry Chastises Guion, Comments on Situation in U.S.-Spanish Florida Border Region
James McHenry chastises Capt. Isaac Guion for not executing his orders in the Natchez-Chickasaw Bluffs region more effectively. Notes he will be more explicit in future instructions, to avoid …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMaterial for Binding the Awnings of the "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver to Mr. Dowers the nine pieces of scarlet binding needed for binding the awnings 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), MayMarine Clothing & Musket Cartridges for Lieut. McRea
Harris is directed to deliver one sergeant's suit of Marine clothing and thirteen dozen musket cartridges to Lieutenant William McRea of the Marines 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), MayManufacturing Small Arms in Virginia
Mr. McCormick is introduced to Govenor Wood of Virginia so that he can present proposals respecting the manufacture of small arms in that State. McCormick's friends have convinced McHenry that if he …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Manifest of sundries shipped by Samuel and Joseph Sterret, Naval Agents for Baltimore
Manifest of sundries shipped by Samuel and Joseph Sterret, Naval Agents for Baltimore on board the ship Mount Vernon, William Stokes master, bound for Baltimore for frigate Constellation. Manifest …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToMagazine Lantern for Captain Barry
Harris is directed to deliver a magazine lantern to Captain John Barry for use 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), MayListed Articles to Captain MacRea
Harris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Captain MacRea.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionList of Stores Needed for Three Frigates
Enclosed is a list of the military stores required for three frigates. McHenry wants to know which part may be drawn from the military stores of the United States and where they are deposited.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionList of Items for Light Dragoons
Order to deliver saddles, bridles, halters, etc. to Hodgdon for deliver to Pittsburgh.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndList of Items for Cannon Casting
Orders to deliver materials to Mr. Francis for cannon casting.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndList of Invalid Pensioners and Compensation Amount
List of names, rank, state, and amount of compensation pensioners should receive.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)List of Deranged Officers
List of officers deranged in pursuance of an "Act to ascertain and fix the military establishment of the United States," passed the 13th of May 1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of Clothing for Niagara
Orders to ship uniforms and musical instruments to Capt Bruff at Niagara.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndList of Articles for the Purveyor
McHenry requests that the Purveyor be furnished with a list of articles.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionLetters given to the President
Enclosed letters to be given to President Adams from Benjamin Hawkins, General Superintendent of Indian Affairs south of the Ohio River.
James McHenry PapersLetter to Congressional Committee Concerning Seaboard Fortifications
Informs Congress which forts have been improved upon, and which must be presumed in deterioration because they have not been garrisoned; estimates cost of paying private persons to superintend those …
John Adams PapersLetter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Rhode Island
Letter, discusses an act authorizing a detachment from the militia of the United States, passed by Congress 24 June 1797
Letters to Geovernor (L1).
