James McHenry
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Delivery of Musket Stocks
Orders to deliver 1000 musket stocks to Springfield.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery and Distribution of Fuel and Straw
"Regulations to be observed in the distribution of fuel and straw to the garrisons on the seacoast and recruiting parties."
The Denny - O'Hara PapersDeliver the Above Mentioned Canvas
"Mr. Harris will please to deliver to Mr. Powers the canvas above mentioned."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionDefense Against French Depredations
Discusses the likely need to hold a session of Congress to pass resolutions relating to the defense of trade and the coast against French depredations.
General CollectionDebate regarding the military establishment and western frontier
McHenry acknowledges a significant debate in the House over whether a proposed addition to the military establishment be necessary. McHenry stands by his position that not only should the military …
James McHenry PapersCruel Murder of Two Cherokees
McHenry assures Governor Sevier that he and the President cherish peace on the frontier and therefore insist that the intruders on Indian land be made to obey the law. The President will augment the …
Timothy Pickering PapersCover Letter for List of Invalids
Cover letter enclosing list of invalids residing in Connecticut.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)Cover Letter for List of Invalid Pension Applications
Cover letter to Vice President. Enclosed lists pensioners in New Jersey with amount of disability pay awarded.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)Cotton and Flannel for the Algerian Frigate
Harris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis 900 square yards of Kendal cotton, half thicks, and flannel, for the Algerian frigate.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionCost of Public Dispatches
McHenry approved the current mode of transport of public dispatches. Cost relative to horse maintenance and transport related in detail.
Dreer CollectionCordage for the Rigging of the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver the cordage intended for the rigging of the frigate "United States" to the purveyor, Tench Francis. It will be fitted under his direction, subject to the further order of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionCordage for the Rigging of the Frigate
The cordage intended for the rigging of the frigate "United States" should be delivered to the order of the purveyor Tench Francis to be fitted under his direction, subject to the orders of the …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayCopper for the Frigate "Constitution"
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon, for transportation to Boston, all of the copper furnished by the purveyor for the frigate "Constitution."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayCopies of letters from the Secretary of War to the Quartermaster General
Discusses use of sloop Detroit to transport troops. Encloses copy of Act of Congress continuing Quarter Master General. Discusses future contracts for provisions. Is directed to turn attention to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerns with Spanish and the Northwest Territory
References relations with Spanish and Indians. Mentions militia, President, and Congress. Concerned about administration of the Northwest Territory.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about Interactions with Spanish
Concerned about possibility of Spanish interaction.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning the spread of fever in Philadelphia
McHenry asks Benjamin Rush, a physician, for his advice on whether or not he should remove the War Office from the city of Philadelphia, which was suffering from the spread of fever.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Respectability of the Army
McHenry seeks to make the army respectable through the actions of [individual; illegible].
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.Concerning the preparation of Indian annuities
McHenry's response to Harris's request for early attention to be given to packing up the goods necessary for Indian annuities in the present year. McHenry encloses a statement of the sums due, noting …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Creek delegation
Discusses Creek delegation to the federal government and discloses five hundred dollars to be delivered to disperse to any chiefs who did not attend and may feel jealous that those who attended …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the conduct of armed convoys
McHenry asks the Attorney General about the proper conduct for armed convoys in protecting American merchants against searches by ships of war of belligerent powers.
James McHenry PapersConcerning supplies and rations for troops marching to Knoxville
McHenry reports that orders have been given for a regiment of infantry to march to Knoxville without delay and that arrangements are being made for ample supplies and rations. McHenry has already …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning impressment and Franco-American relations
Discusses impressment and Franco-American relations with the U.S. Minister to the Netherlands. Alludes to a general apathy in the House of Representatives on the issue. Concludes with a brief note on …
James McHenry Papers
