James McHenry
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Preparedness in the event of war with Canada
Secretary McHenry writes Robert Oliver to first ask that his name be kept out of view. The Jay Treaty will be complied with by Great Britain and America compensated for its captured property. …
Revolution Manuscripts 1814Pondering a Change of Position
McHenry asks for more time to render his decision as to whether or not he will accept Washington's nomination to be the next Secretary of War;
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.Politics Between Wayne and Wilkinson
Letter, discusses Wilkinson & Wayne dispute; asks for opinion re legal issues; discusses Executive power re military.
American ManuscriptsPlans for Travelling to Philadelphia
Mr. Chase is extremely pleased with his appointment and will set out by stage for Philadelphia soon. Despite a bad cold, McHenry plans to travel by horseback but his journey may be delayed as he …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Petition of Monsieur Poirey
McHenry discusses the petition of Monsieur Poirey, former secretary and aide de camp to the Le Marquis de LaFayette. It appears that General LaFayette was charged from time to time with very important …
Thomas Jefferson PapersPeace on Frontier
Views of Sevier in line with those proposed by Congress and the President for seeking peace among the frontier inhabitants. Mentions militia.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionPattern Articles for Sergeants' and Musicians' Clothing
Pattern articles should be made of the sergeants' and musicians' clothing to be inspected by the persons willing to contract for the production of those items. The patterns must be of the same quality …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passage to St. Marys for Doctor McCrea
Passage to St. Marys should be arranged for Doctor McCrea which will be funded by the public. However, he will have to pay for the necessary supplies for the voyage himself.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passage by Water for Dr. McCrea
"You will be pleased to furnish a passage by water to Georgia for Dr. McCrea and the usual allowance for his subsistence."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Paper Sufficient for Cartridges
Mr. Harris should be directed to forward as many papers as will be necessary to make fifty paper cartridges, each of which will hold sixteen pounds of cannon powder. The paper should be made up into …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Outlines Plan for Civilizing Cherokees
Requests report of Cherokee Nation. Laments lack of success in civilizing the Indians. Suggests weaning Indians from hunting and trapping. Refers to the President's plan. Suggests that women are more …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Instructions for Storekeepers
Sends instructions for storekeepers, purveyors, and public supplies. Lists expectations for books and military purchases.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Orders to Prove Powder for Gen. Wayne
In anticipation of Gen. Waynes campaign, McHenry ordered casks of powder to be proved and forwarded.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Orders to Pay
Nevill to pay Samuel Meredith, Treasurer, for account balance owed United States. With seal.
General CollectionOrders to inspect ship yards at Portsmouth New Hampshire, Boston and New York
Fox is to visit the shipyards at Boston, Portsmouth New Hampshire, and New York. He is is to sort and categorized the timbers and planks at each ship yard. He is also to examine the state of the naval …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOrders to examine and arrange ship yards and materials for frigate construction
This letter dispatches Josiah Fox to New York, Portsmouth, NH, and Boston with orders to examine and report on the construction of frigates. Is ordered to determine terms and time line for building 36 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Orders Copied and Transmitted
Details of treaty recently signed, orders copied and enclosed.
Archive Reports 1891Order to Deliver Cartidges to DaCosta
Delivery of paper cartridges that will hold twelve pounds of cannon powder.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndOrder for Selection of Timber & Planks for Frigate
Orders, directs selecting timber & plank for proposed Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersOn the Appointment of an Envoy to Trade, Negotiate & Civilize the Creek Indians
Informs the president that the Creek Indians now in negotiations with U.S. commissioners desire a representative to arrange trade, explain boundaries and criminal procedures as they relate to the …
John Adams PapersOn Personal Enemies, Especially James Wilkinson
Reports to Wayne on Wayne's personal enemies, especially including Gen. James Wilkinson.
John Adams Papers
