James McHenry
3105 documents
Request for Boat & Crew to Attend USS Ganges
Requests that Barry have a boat and crew prepared to take McHenry to the USS Ganges [about to set sail against the French].
John Barry Collection.Reprehensible & Vindictive Behavior of Mr. Smith, Etc.
Among other topics, McHenry assures Oliver that he approves of his conduct and finds the behavior of Robert Smith highly reprehensible.
Robert Oliver PapersReports Representation to the President
Does not blame Hamilton for his determination. Peckering, Wolcott, and Claddert have agreed to make a respectful representation to the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports No News from Europe
Refers to letter received, and will follow through with most of the recommendations. Reports no late news from Europe.
#948 John Rutledge PapersReport from the War Department to Congress on Naval Armament
Congress publishes McHenry's letter to Livingston, dated 2 April 1798, on 1 May 1798. This is the title page to the Congressional publication.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Reply of the President of the United States as issued by the Secretary of War
Document, Reply of President Adams to Little Turtle. President thanks the Great Spirit and has seriously deliberated on what Little Turtle has said. Is satisfied with sentiments expressed respecting …
Misc MSSReplacing a Broken Musket for McRea's Marines
McHenry requests that Harris provide a musket for Lieutenant McRea's Marines to replace one that was accidentally broken on the frigate "United States" and has been turned in for repairs.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReplacement Musket for McRea's Marines
Harris is asked to deliver a musket to Lieutenant McRea' s Marines on board the frigate "United States" to replace one that was broken by accident and returned to be repaired.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRemarks on the third article of the Jay Treaty
Contemplates various interpretation the third article of the Jay Treaty, particularly in relation to free commerce and the imposition of duties. Concludes with his own final interpretation on the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Relocating the USS United States
Asks the commanding officer on board the USS United States to relocate the frigate so it will no longer block traffic of merchant vessels.
James McHenry PapersRelative Ranks of Major Generals, Etc.
McHenry is pleased that Washington has recovered after being indisposed and advises him to avoid the early morning and evening air. Despite McHenry's endeavors, the President seems determined to place …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Relative Rank of Major Generals
Washington has asked to be kept apprised of developments respecting the relative rank of the major generals and the enclosed letters should achieve that purpose.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Relations between War and Treasury Departments
Requests additional infantry. Lists several [illegible] figures with the Treasury.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reimbursing General Washington
McHenry cites a letter from General Washington in which he points out that the pay and emoluments intended to reimburse him for the expenses related to his recent journey from Mt. Vernon to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regulations Respecting Extral Allowances to Officers
Five regulations relative to extra allowances to Officers are explained.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegulations Respecting Extra Allowance to Officers.
Explains the regulations applying to extra allowances to officers. For example, officers shall receive in addition to their legal pay $1.25 extra pay for man and horse per day to sleep at a place …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Regarding Treaty Negotiations with the Cherokee
Refers to the cessation of treaty negotiations with the Cherokee, which took place in July 1798. Peace in Tennessee said to be contingent upon these negotiations' success. Discusses the various …
John Adams PapersRegarding the Release of Correspondence With U.S. Ministers in France to Congress, & a Declaration of War with France
The Secretary at War responds to questions asked by the President. This letter discusses disclosing to Congress the official correspondence with U.S. ministers in France. McHenry discusses the pros …
John Adams Papers
