James McHenry
3105 documents
Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, directs expenditures for Indian affairs; describes 6th Article of Treaty of 1794; directs Indian goods furnished for annuity; mentions Indian department.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs Chapin to make investigation
Letter, McHenry directs investigation of Wemple [blacksmith to the Oneidas].
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War asks Van Ranselaer to report his fitness for continued service
Secretary at War, acting under mandated reductions in force, inquires into Van Ranselaer's fitness for continued active military service.
Huntington MssSale of Spiritous Liquors to the Indians, Etc.
McHenry informs Byers that he has ordered the Commanding Officer at Tellico to put an immediate stop to the sale of spiritous liquors to the Indians. The Purveyor has received the skins and the goods …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirSalary Increase for John McKee.
McHenry informs McKee that in consideration of his station and duties within the Cherokee Nation, his salary has been increased to $500 per annum
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rules to be observed by Persons Entitled to Lands
Rules regarding land ownership. Approval needed by notary or magistrate to certify ownership.
Henry Knox PapersRules concerning bounty lands
Describes rules in obtaining warrants for bounty lands, informing officers and soldiers that all claims must be forwarded to the War Office before January 1, 1799. As a result of the fraud and …
James McHenry PapersResponse to Cherokee John Watts' Concerns Over Boundaries, Etc.
McHenry speaks on behalf of the president, who says he is pleased by the Indians' inclinations toward peace. Notes he is sending Silas Dinsmoor, an Indian agent, to live among them. Says that the …
John Adams PapersResolving the Case of Major Cushing, Etc.
McHenry has directed Major Cushing to join the army only if he has accurately represented his case. His furlough should be limited to the time required to regain his health and, after its expiration, …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Required Mode of Keeping Accounts
McHenry directs Byers to make out an inventory of all the goods on hand and debts due to and by the factory and remit it to the Secretary of War. All remittances, whether money or goods, should be …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirRequests that the Sloop William be Made Comfortable for Mr. & Mrs. Clemson
Has discovered that the sloop William is packed so full of bales to prevent the comfortable passage of Mr. Clemson and his wife in the cabin. Requests him to take necessary measures the remedy the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Shot to Prove Cannons at Christiana Delaware
Requests shot to prove cannons at Christiana. Requests that they be sent immediately by sloop to Mr. DaCosta.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Items for Commissioners for Treaty with Creeks
The Secretary of the Treasury has requested that the Purveyor purchase articles for the commissioners appointed to hold the treaty with the Creek Indians for the troops in Georgia. Requests that the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requesting All Relevant Statements Regarding the New York Frigate for Congress
McHenry requests every relevant statement regarding what articles have been received by the New York naval yard for the frigate for the "naval business" in Congress.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Requesting a travel journal of western lands
McHenry requests for a travel journal that documents and describes the lands beyond Pittsburgh, including a portion of land which is to be sold under an act of Congress.
James McHenry PapersRequest for Procurement of Shipbuilding Materials: Masts, Spars, Planks, & Scantling
Asks for information on how certain shipbuilding materials, with precise measurements be obtained: masts, spars, planks, and scantling.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for Clarification of Instructions of Previous Secretary of War Regarding Indian Trade
Regarding advances laid on goods distributed for the Indian trade to the purveyors. Refers to explanations given by late Secretary of War. Describes how much to be added to cost of goods; expenses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reports Activity of Captain Lewis and Captain Bruff
Has been anxiously awaiting Captain Lewis. Reports movement of Captain Bruff's company of artillery and arrival at West Point.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Report of the Superintendent of Military Stores
Hodgdon is to provide the following information to the Secretary of War: (1) the number of clerks he needs to discharge his duties and the expenses involved therein; (2 )the number and pay of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report of Suspected Traitors
McHenry warns Wayne of the presence of three men (Thomas Powers, Victor de Collot and Joseph Warin) who intend to reconnoiter the United States' military position in the western country and encourage …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
