James McHenry
3105 documents
Concerning Franco-American relations and upcoming negotiations
Discusses eroding Franco-American relations and attacks the opposition party in Congress who he believes are working for the benefit of the French Directory, arguing that it strengthens France's …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Franco-American relations and the ambassador to France
McHenry considers the possibility that French colonists in the West Indies will begin demanding from their mother country that freer and more liberal trade with the United States be allowed. McHenry …
James McHenry PapersConcerning financial issues in the War Department
Extract of a letter written to the War Department accountant explaining the War Secretary's power to determine the rules of compensation and allowance for service where no rule has been established by …
James McHenry PapersConcerning financial issues and troop payments
Regarding a requisition on the Treasury for $20,000 for Major Freeman. McHenry also discusses pay for the troops at Norfolk.
James McHenry PapersConcerning dragoons and presidential powers
Requests the opinion of the Attorney General on executive powers to prevent the arrangement of dragoons into infantry, according to a bill passed in May 1796 in Congress. McHenry concludes by stating …
James McHenry PapersConcerning dragoon companies and the superiority of regulars over militia in Indian country
McHenry argues for the absolute necessity of dragoons on the Indian frontier, contending that regulars are superior to militia in this regard. McHenry calls the military establishment "deficient" and …
James McHenry PapersConcerning a published letter in the newspaper
McHenry comments on a letter written by Pickering that found itself published in a newspaper. Also encloses a packet that he requests be sent to the President.
James McHenry PapersConcerning a possible forgery by the Northwest Indians
McHenry writes of a conference that General Wilkinson held with the Northwest Indians where they produced a document claiming it was an original counterpart to the Treaty of Greenville, but believes …
James McHenry PapersCoats, Boots, and Blankets to John Steel at Mud Island
Harris is asked to deliver to John Steel, coxswain of the barge belonging to Mud Island, for himself and the men on the barge, three watch coats, three pairs of boots, and three blankets.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionCoats for the Marines On Board the Frigates
Harris is directed to deliver to the purveyor Tench Francis ten sergeant's coats and 152 private's coats for the use of the Marines on board the frigates.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayClothing, Arms, & Equipage for Ferdinand Claiborne
Enclosed is an order on Mr. Harris for thirty suits of clothing, thirty stand of arms and accoutrements, thirty knapsacks, and one drum and fife. These should be forwarded to Lieutenant Ferdinand …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing to be Sent to West Point
"Please to send to West Point the articles of clothing mentioned in the enclosed order."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Forwarded to Richmond & Charlottesville
If the impediments to navigation of the Delaware River should be sufficiently removed to permit the departure of vessels from Philadelphia, Hodgdon should have the clothing forwarded to Richmond and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Soldiers at West Point
Orders to deliver shirts, shoes, etc to West Point.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndClothing for Recruits
Orders to deliver uniforms to George Fleming for recruits at West Point.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndClothing and Cartridges for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver one sergeant's suit of Marine clothing and thirteen dozen musket cartridges to William MacRea, Lieutenant of Marines on board the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionClothing and Arms to Fort Johnston
Twelve suits of clothing for privates and twelve stands of arms and accoutrements should be transported by water to Sergeant Philip Williams at Wilmington, North Carolina. Williams belongs to McRee's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing and Arms for Recruits at Windsor
Ensign Parmele has been instructed to go to Vermont to recruit for the infantry. He has an order for clothing, arms, and accoutrements that should be forwarded to Windsor, the place of his rendezvous.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Knapsacks to Reading & Carlisle
Lieutenant Shoemaker has been directed to go to Reading and Lieutenant Steele to Carlisle, both in Pennsylvania. They are to begin the recruiting service at those rendezvous and Hodgdon should forward …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Knapsacks to Middletown
"You will please to send to Middletown, Connecticut twenty suits of infantry clothing and twenty knapsacks."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Equipment for the Troops in Georgia
The infantry clothing and cavalry clothing & equipment for the troops in Georgia should be transported by water to Major John Habersham in Savannah. It will then be forwarded to Captain Henry Gaither …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
