James McHenry
3105 documents
Officers for the Provisional Army
Letter, discusses the appointment of officers for the new provisional army.
Special MS Collection, Berol.Officer positions in the Provisional Army
Responds to Pinckney's request for the appointment of his former secretary Rutledge for a position in the Provisional Army, stating that he will not be overlooked. McHenry writes that the second …
James McHenry PapersObtaining Patents
Since the books and documents relative to obtaining patents are in the office of the Accountant, McHenry requests that Simmons provide the necessary documents to those urgently requesting patents …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notifications of Documents Forwarded
Informs Marine corps under Navy Department, Champlin's enclosures forwarded by McHenry.
G.C. Mason's Reminiscences of NewportNotification of Sending of Officer to Survey Defenses at Whetstone Point, Baltimore [Fort McHenry]
McHenry notifies this temporary engineer at Baltimore that Major Tousard has been instructed to inspect the fortifications at Whetstone Point and make plans for their improvement. These plans are to …
John Adams PapersNotification of Receipt of Letters, Resignation of Lieut. Discussed
Discussed resignation of Lieut, receipt of documents from various officers. Request for clothing and medical supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Notification of Major Tousard's Instructions to Lay Out Defenses at Whetstone Point, Baltimore
McHenry notifies this temporary engineer at Baltimore that Major Tousard has been instructed to inspect the fortifications at Whetstone Point and make plans for their improvement. These plans are to …
John Adams PapersNotification of Inspection of New York Cannon Promised to United States
Informs Governor Jay that Captain John Barry, of the frigate United States, has been ordered to travel to New York to inspect the cannon Jay has offered to lend to the United States. Gives …
John Barry Collection.Notification of Completion of Plans for Fort McHenry; Measures to be Taken by Government & by Baltimore for Construction
Informs the committee that Major Tousard has submitted his plans and estimates for the defenses of Baltimore centered on Whetstone Point [eventually Fort McHenry]; tells them that the national funds …
John Adams PapersNotes of Presidential Speech about Providing Adequate Supplies
Promise of adequate supplies. Anxious to utilize the proper departments. Expresses trust in his careful deliberation. Believes Pickering will have more notes of the speech.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Nomination Withdrawn Due to Opposition in the Senate
McHenry discusses Smith's provisional appointment as Adjutant General which had to be withdrawn because of opposition in the Senate. He will be given command of one of the regiments instead.
Robert Oliver PapersNine-Pound Ball to Prove Captain Decator's Guns
Harris is asked to deliver fourteen nine-pound ball to Mr. Humphreys for proving Captain Decator's guns.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionNegotiations of War and Peace
Refers to government. Possibility of declaration of war or of peace. Mentions Philadelphians who should be in Paris.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Naval Policy, Cannon for Frigates, Etc.
McHenry discusses Naval policy; discusses Frigate Constitution; mentions cannon for fortification; discusses cannon for frigate.
Newport Historical Society PapersNaval Armament Costs and Delays
This letter from McHenry to Livingston reveals War Department expenditures for naval armament. "Statement of monies received by the several Naval Agents and of their expenditures in the purchase of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Naval Appointment for the Frigate Constellation
Letter of appointment of naval superintendent with acknowledgment of the President and the Senate on board the frigate Constellation. Instructions for acceptance of appointment with request for strict …
Charles F. Jenkens Collection
