James McHenry
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Garrison flags at Newport fortifications
Directs two garrison flags to be sent to Captain Elliott, who is preparing to embark for Newport, Rhode Island in order to take command of the fortifications there.
James McHenry PapersFurther Instructions to Isaac Guion on U.S.-Spanish Florida Border Situation
Encloses several letters for the edification of Capt. Guion on the ongoing diplomatic situation regarding the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region, and enjoins him to keep the peace and care for his …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionFurther Instructions Regarding Troops in Tennessee & Relations with Indians
Acknowledges receipt of Capt. Sparks' last letter, and thanks him for putting a guard over the military stores & for informing McHenry of the "disposition of the people." Advises Sparks on erecting …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recent War Department Correspondence, with Table of Contents
Informs President Adams, shortly after his inauguration, of the various affairs involving the War Department by forwarding War Department correspondence to him [the source of this collection]. …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence with Wilkinson & Others
Forwards letters to and from General Wilkinson, as well as others from various sources.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Dealing with Frontier Troops; Sickness of Secretary of War
Acknowledges receipt of Adams' last letter -- apologizes for slowness or response, as he has been down with fever and had little assistance in transcribing letters. Discusses the disposition of …
John Adams PapersForwarding Letter to Butler Concerning Wilkinson's Request for Reinforcements
Forwards Wilkinson a copy of a letter to Lt. Col. Butler concerning several companies of the 3rd Regiment. The letter to Butler tells him that Wilkinson has seen intimations of Indians stirring for …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.Forty Tons of Lead to Tench Francis
"Please deliver Mr. Francis, the Purveyor, forty tons of lead."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionFollowing the Principles of the Late Administration
McHenry discusses President Adams recent speech which seems to indicate that Adams will continue the policies of the Washington administration.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFlannel for Proving Wheelin & Miller's Powder
Enclosed is an order for the flannel to be used in proving Wheelin and Miller's powder. The cartridges should be made and if any expense attends, pay the same and charge it to the public account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fishing Seines
Orders to deliver fishing seines to James Bruff and John Hamtramck at Niagara and Detroit, respectively.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndFinal Outfitting for the Frigate United States
McHenry writes that he is glad to hear the damage done to the ship during its launching has been repaired; directs Barry to moor in the harbor and take on cannon and all its other supplies, which have …
John Barry Collection.Filling the vacancy of deputy pay master and store keeper
Informs the accountant of Edward Wright's appointment to the office of Deputy Pay Master and Store-keeper in Tennessee, with a salary of $600.
James McHenry PapersFailure to Follow Instructions
McHenry observes that Hodgdon has failed to follow the instructions (effective 11 November 1796) for the Superintendent of Military Stores that require him to: report monthly on the state and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract rules and regulations relative to maritime, frontier posts, or fortified places
Extract on rules and regulation relative to remittance and frontier posts or fortified places. Discusses methods for security and safeguarding plans for forts or fortified places.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of a Letter from the War Office to Major Craig
Purchase of two lots for government at Le Boeuf did not warrant attention from Executive. Authorized payment for land.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Extract from Secretary of War to Colonel Rochefontaine to send officer to New York to recruit
In this extract, McHenry requests that Lieutenant Colonel Rochefontaine send a skillful and attentive officer to New York to recruit and signify his name to Mr. Jones at the office so that recruiting …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Extra Pay for Conveying Letters and Dispatches
The practice of paying a half-dollar per trip to the soldier who conveys public letters and dispatches between Peekskill and West Point is authorized by McHenry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expresses Concern about Infractions of Law
Refers to tendency for those who have violated the law to maintain their actions. Hopes the government will be able to enforce laws.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expenses Related to Pursuing Deserters
Expenses incurred in the pursuit of deserters should be paid with the necessary discretion so as not to create an unnecessary burden on the public. The paymaster is not responsible for persons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Exchange of Small Blankets for Larger Ones
Lieutenant McRea complains that the blankets he received from the store for the Marines on board the "United States" are too small in size. Harris is asked to exchange them for others that are judged …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionExaminations for qualifying cadets for service
Memorandum explaining the examination used to qualify and judge candidates for vacancies in the corps of engineers or elsewhere in the military.
James McHenry PapersEvidence of foreign interference to excite Indian hostility
Memorandum containing evidence from the last few months of foreign interference in order to excite Indian hostility against Americans, particularly on the part of the Spanish - in clear of violation …
James McHenry PapersEstimate of the sums necessary to complete and equip the Frigates United States and Constitution, of fortyfour guns and Constellation, of thirty six guns.
Reported list of necessary costs relative to maintenance of frigates in U.S. Navy.
Fourth Congress: Transcribed Reports and the Communications From the Secretary of the Treasury to the House of Representatives, 4th Congress, 1st
