James McHenry
3105 documents
Suggests Location for Quarters, Indian Stipends
Suggests Fort Washington or Cincinnati for desired quarters as a strategic location along the Mississippi River. Refers to stipends for Indians destined for Fort Wayne.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggests Compensation for Officers
Writes about extra allowances for officers, outlining distinctions for compensations. Suggests fixed compensation rates.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggested Improvements for the Military
Extract from a longer letter. McHenry lays out reasons why it would benefit the armed forces for the officers to receive education on certain aspects, and suggests hiring teachers for specific …
Printed VersionsSuggest Castle Island as Not Appropriate for Convicts
Encloses copy of letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson and Governor Sumner. Suggests that convicts should not remain on Castle Island, but that a garrison with regular troops be used.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Submission of Copy of Cabinet Circular Requesting Judgment of Decisions on New York Defense Plan
McHenry submits a copy of his circular to the heads of departments, which he prepared as per Adams' request that they adjudicate the rightness of his decision(s) regarding the New York Defense Plan.
John Adams PapersStores & Articles for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is asked to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the undermentioned stores and articles for the Frigate "Constellation." They should be transported to that ship with all possible dispatch.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSteuben army regulations
Requests that Steuben army regulations be sent to Ensign George W. Stall.
James McHenry PapersStatement of monthly pay for Petty Officers
Encloses statement of monthly pay of petty officers.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)State of the Disease in Philadelphia, Etc.
McHenry declares that the sickness in Philadelphia has sufficiently abated to allow Congress to reconvene.
Robert Oliver PapersSpeech to the Northwest Indians on Land Sales
In light of confusion over the validity of past land sales to individual settlers and rent collecting - settlements that were allegedly made when the Indians were drunk - the Adams administration …
Jonathan Cass PapersSorrel Horse for the Wyandot Chief
"Be pleased to deliver to Colonel Mentges on order a sorrel horse for the Wyandot Chief/Crane now in this city."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSignal Flags for the Warship "Delaware"
Harris is ordered to deliver a set of signal flags and pendants to Captain Decatur for the use of the ship of war "Delaware."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MaySignal Colors and Pendants to Boston
Harris is directed to deliver two complete sets of signal colors and pendants to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to Boston.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayShot to Prove Howitizers for the "Constellation"
Harris is ordered to deliver an order of twelve three pound shot to Lieutenant Truxton to prove howitzers for the frigate "Constellation."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayShort Cartridges for Lieutenant Mullowney
Harris is directed to deliver 25 short cartridges of two pounds each for 24 pounders to Lieutenant Mullowney for sealing the guns on the frigate "United States." Also needed are three sticks of port …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MaySettling Mr. Heth's Accounts
Since William Heth's visit to Philadelphia has been solely for the purpose of settling his accounts, it appears reasonable to admit a charge of four dollars per day for his expenses and for his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of accounts of militia who served on expedition against Cherokee Indians in 1794
Congress passed Act authorizing settlement of account of militia on expedition against Lower Cherokee Indians 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sergeant's Suit of Clothing to Lieutenant McRea
Harris is asked to deliver one complete suit of sergeant's clothing to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSeeks Supplies for Seacoast Garrisons
Reports exchange of $1000. Encloses regulations about fuel for the garrisons on the coast, with the request of certain articles, clothing, boots, and supplies. Plans to send someone to Vermont.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Petty Officers to Man Frigate
Seeks to man the frigate of petty officers. Promises advances and orders to those that transfer.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Seeks Instruction on Legal Operation of Indian Land
Refers to operation of laws and settlement for Indian lands. Seeks protection of US lands.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about Carriage Construction Aboard Ship
Wishes to visit person appointed to construct gun carriages to see how long construction will take.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, discusses Genesee Treaty; discusses investment banking re Seneca money; discusses Indians.
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