James McHenry
3105 documents
Orders for Col. Mentges
Colonel Mentges has been ordered to repair to New Castle to muster and inspect the recruits belonging to Lts. Many and Knight. He will take with him the money to pay the recruits through the end of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order to Settle Affairs and Rejoin Company
Order by Secretary McHenry to settle affairs in Pittsburgh, and then to repair immediately to Georgia to rejoin the company.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Order to muster recruits
The Secretary at War orders Ensign Boote to muster his recruits and transmit the muster and pay rolls to the Accountant's Office.
William Rowland Boote PapersOrder to Commence Repairs on Frigate United States
McHenry gives approval to begin repairs to frigate preparing ship for sea to police U.S. waters against French or other privateers.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceOrder for the Sending of A Recruiting Officer from the Frigate United States to New York
Directs Barry to order a lieutenant of the frigate United States to New York City, to recruit seamen there. Orders Barry to provide the lieutenant with instructions, and for that officer to keep …
John Barry Collection.Order for Tents and Shirts
McHenry requests that tents and shirts be delivered to Major P. Gordon for which he will provide a receipt. The shirts must be washed before they can be returned to the store.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Opinions about 2 Military Court Cases
Encloses warrants for two military courts: one a general court martial for Captain Thomas Lewis, the other a court of inquiry for Captain Edward Miller. Suggests a standardized procedure to request …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543One Worm and Ladle for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowny for the frigate U.S. one worm and ladle for 24 pounders."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionOn the vital importance of the Floridas
Stresses the importance of the Floridas for the United States, arguing that whichever European nation holds Florida also possess the key to the Mississippi River, directly impacting inhabitants in the …
James McHenry PapersOn the Necessity of Declaring the Purpose of Bills Drawn an Officer
Acknowledges receipt of bills drawn by Guion, importunes Guion to report the purpose and disbursement of these, and to always include such accounts in the future.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionOn the conduct of General Wilkinson
Scolds Wilkinson for the publication of orders in the Pittsburgh Gazette, which he argues may undermine morale. Criticizes Wilkinson for not informing him of his change of plans from going to Fort …
James Wilkinson PapersOn the appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
Response to McHenry's questions on the Provisional Army. Argues that - in the event of the bill being passed into law - President Adams should appoint officers for the army without delay, although the …
James McHenry PapersOn Relative Rank, Both for General Officers & New Field Officer Appointments in New Corps
Discusses the fort at Castle Island [Massachusetts], and the relative suitability of various officers. The latter largely concerns the abilities of a Major Brooks to one of the new regiments. …
John Adams PapersOfficers Suggested for Appointments
McHenry lists the candidates for appointments in the augmented army including those he considers the most intelligent and active officers in the American army.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
