James McHenry
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Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, the Secretary discusses terms of Treaty at Canandaigua in 1794; directs distribution of Indian money.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War addresses the Seneka Nation
Speech, mentions Bank of the United States; discusses sale of Seneca lands.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSails for the Ship "United States"
"You wll deliver to David Ross of the ship United States the sails of the said ship."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSail Duck for the Schooner Building for Algiers
Harris is asked to deliver twenty pieces of sail duck , received at the public store by mistake, to John Dowers for the schooner building for Algiers.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSail Duck for Mr. Dowers
Harris is directed to deliver twenty pieces of sail duck, delivered to the public store by mistake, to Mr. Dowers for the use of the schooner building for Algiers.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayRules and Regulations Respecting the Recruiting Service
Enclosed are the rules and regulations respecting the recruiting service that have been adopted by the President of the United States, John Adams. As soon as the blanks in the fifteenth and sixteenth …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rules and regulations for the recruiting service
Encloses rules and regulations regarding the recruiting service. Informs Boote that Major Adam Hoops has been appointed to superintend the district at New Brunswick, but will presently reside at a …
James McHenry PapersRule Governing Extra Expenses
In cases where services performed by an officer are extra, expenses are to be allowed according to what has been allowed other officers under similar circumstances.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rifles for the Wyandot Chiefs
"Be pleased to deliver to Colonel Mentges for the use of the Wyandot [Huron] chiefs and their interpreter three new rifles."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReturn of Cannon Searcher
Request to return cannon searcher to the Eagle Works, located on the Schuylkill River.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Response to Wikinson's complaints
Candidly addresses various complaints made by General James Wilkinson.
James McHenry PapersResponse to Questions about Cash Advances for Officers
Responds to questions about cash allowances to officers, hoping to augment the potential service of the US army. Plans to submit names to heads of departments and the attorney general.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Response to an idea from the Treasury Secretary
Thanks the Treasury Secretary for a note that suggested a particular idea (unstated in this letter); confirms that he believes the Secretary's idea to be correct.
James McHenry PapersResolution of Relative Rank Issue; Threat of Resignation Over Implication in Supposed Intrigues
Notifies Adams that he will follow the president's prescriptions for assignments of relative rank for Generals Knox, Pinckney and Hamilton, dating their commissions in that order. Expresses shock at …
John Adams PapersRequests Service for Campbell Smith and Major Cushing
Refers to Lieut. Campbell Smith, who has permission to visit his relatives in Baltimore. Requests information on his return and the service of Major Cushing. Has sent money.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Purchase of Articles for Western Galleys be Delivered to Samuel Hodgdon
Directs the purchase of articles for the construction of galleys on the Western Waters. Requests items be sent to Samuel Hodgon for transportation to Pittsburgh.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, Aug 26, 1799-Oct 22, 1800.Requests Naval Stores for Vessels on Lake Erie
The Secretary of the Treasury requests the purchase of naval stores for vessels on Lake Erie. Requests delivery to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, Aug 26, 1799-Oct 22, 1800.Requests List of Nominations for the President
The President has requested a list of nominations for observations from the department heads. Smith's name will stand. Has heard nothing from General Pinckney about a military school. Seeks …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests for Issue of Arms, Accoutrements, Tools, & Ammunition to Spring Garden Troops
In two separate documents, McHenry first orders (on May 31) the outfitting of Capt. Edward Miller's detachment, then follows up (on June 30) with a request that Harris deliver to Capt. Edward Miller …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Requests Delivery of Copper to Captain Gill
Harris asked to deliver copper to Captain Gill for the use of the Navy Department, to be charged to Tench Francis.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequests Confidential Opinion of Arrangements
Refers to previous communications. Requests opinion about proposed arrangement. Requests confidentiality.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Careful Communication and Explanation
Encloses explanation. Requests careful communication, not in writing.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
