James McHenry
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Poop Lantern for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver the poop lantern deposited in storage to Joshua Humphreys for the frigate "United States." Deliver the copper chain to the same ship.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionPoop Lantern & Copper Chains for Mr. Humphreys
Harris is directed to deliver to Joshua Humphreys the poop lantern deposted in the store for the frigate "United States" as well as the copper chains intended for the same vessel.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayPolicy on Murders of Creeks
Wish for system to deal with murder of Indians and discourage future occurrences.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76Plans for the Provisional Army to President Adams
Writes to Washington that the dispatch for President Adams on the subject of the plans for the Provisional Army have not yet been prepared, but will hopefully be completed soon.
James McHenry PapersPistols to Mackey
Directs issue of pistols to Mackey to be turned in to the public stores at Shenandoah.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Pistols & Muskets to Captain Dale for the "Ganges"
Harris is asked to deliver to Captain Dale of the ship "Ganges" ten pairs of pistols and 24 muskets with bayonets upon Dale's return of 24 muskets into store.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionPistols & Muskets for the Ship "Ganges"
Harris is directed to deliver pistols and musket with bayonets to Captain Dale for the ship "Ganges."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayPinckney's Appointment as Major General
McHenry discusses Pinckney's appointment as a Major General in the Provisional Army of the United States, a rank he shares with Alexander Hamilton and Henry Knox.
Pinckney Family PapersPinckney's Appointment as Major General
McHenry expresses his satisfaction at Pinckney's acceptance of his commission as a Major General in the Provisional Army. The relative rank of Major Generals is based on the order of appointment as …
Pinckney Family PapersPikes & Musket Cartridges for the "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver boarding pikes to Lieutenant Mullowney for the frigate "United States" and a box of musket cartridges to Lieutenant McRea for the Marines on board the same vessel.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayPaying Pennsylvania's Invalid Pensioners
Enclosed is a list of Invalid Pensioners for the State of Pennsylvania with a warrant for their payment for the period from March 5th to September 4th, 1798. The Secretary of the Treasury will provide …
Timothy Pickering PapersPaying Invalid Pensioners
Enclosed is a list of Invalid Pensioners with a warrant for their payment for March 5th to September 4th, 1798. The Secretary of the Treasury will provide the funds to make these payments. Perkins is …
Timothy Pickering PapersPay of the Shipwrights Working on the Galleys
Mr. Humphreys is to engage shipwrights to work on the galleys being built by the Quartermaster General at Pittsburgh. These men should enter into a contract with respect to their pay for a period not …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayPay of the Militia
The enclosed estimates for the pay of the militia have been authorized. Mr. Henley will be directed to draw upon the Secretary of War for the necessary sums.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Major Turner's Militia
An act of Congress authorizes the sum of $1,794 to settle the accounts of the militia who served on an expedition commanded by Major Turner Ose [?] against the lower Cherokee Indians in 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Lt. Campbell Smith
Pending the Attorney General's decision on the appointment of Lt. Campbell Smith as Judge Advocate, his pay as lieutenant should be separated from that of Judge Advocate and provided to him so that he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Adjutants & Paymasters
McHenry explains that the Act of Congress of 30 May 1794 makes no distinctions between the pay of adjutants and paymasters. Any officer of a battalion of artillery who does either of those duties is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay Advances for Petty Officers and Seamen for the Frigate Constitution
Encloses blank bond to be signed for pay advances by petty officers and seamen for the frigate Constitution. Responds to concerns about howitzers.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Outlines Authority and Jurisdiction for Sea Vessels
The Secretary of War will immediately provide instructions for army vessels to protect coasts. Theorizes about the constitutionally-based powers of the President over the army and the navy. Refers to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Organizing the Provisional Army
McHenry discusses his plans for the organization of the provisional army and enlists Hamilton's assistance and that of General Knox.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrdnance for the Use of the Revenue Cutter
Harris is asked to deliver the undermentioned articles to the order of Sharp Delaney for the use of the Revenue Cutter. Articles of the same kind and value are to be returned by Delaney immediately.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionOrdnance for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the following items intended for the frigate "Constellation": boxes of candles, 24 pound canister shot, 12 pound canister shot, and canister shot for …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayOrdnance for Proving Guns on the "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowny specified ordnance for proving guns on the Frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionOrdnance & Supplies for the Frigates "Constitution" & "Constellation"
Hodgdon is directed to order barrels of cannon and barrels of musket powder to be transported from Springfield to the frigate "Constitution" anchored at Boston. Mr. Harris has been directed to deliver …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayOrders to Ready Ship Constitution Immediately
Orders to read ship to sail, enlist officers. Terms and Rates of employment specified per recently passed Act of Congress. Is to lose no time in completing, equipping and manning frigate for sea.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
