James McHenry
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Extract of a Letter from the Secretary of War to His Excellency the Governor of Georgia
Congratulations on adoption of state constitution. Admiration of Georgia and South Carolina for their vigilance in preventing three refugees from Port-au-Prince from entering their respective states.
James Jackson Papers, Collection #422.Extra allowances to officers
Regulations outlining extra allowances in cases where officers are detached on service, which oblige them to incur expenses on the road and at places where there are no military posts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extensive List of Articles for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver items enumerated on a nine-page list from the public stores to Captain John Barry for the ship "United States." Included are articles for the ship's chandlery, paints, …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayExpresses Concern about Zacharias Coxes and Citizens of Tennessee
Encloses two letters on the subject of Zacharias Coxes. Hopes to explain measures taken to defeat this matter with Lieut. Col. Butler and Silas Dinsmore, with concern for the citizens of Tennessee.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Men in Army who Oppose Government
Expresses concern about an army comprised of men who have opposed the government.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Indians, Citizens
Refers to correspondence from Lieut. Col. Butler regarding Coxe. Questions support from the government and the state of Tennessee. Questions whether these Indians should escape the measures taken by …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explanation of orders and instructions
McHenry responds with "candor" and "frankness" to complaints from General James Wilkinson on orders and instructions. The Secretary of War offers explanations for each specific complaint levied by the …
James McHenry PapersExpenses Related to Courts Martial
Simmons should examine his files regarding expenses for officers who have served on courts martial as members, witnesses, etc. so as to ascertain the appropriate per diem expense allowances for these …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of Major Cushing
Major Cushing has been charged by Gen. Wilkinson to bring certain public papers and documents from the State of Tennessee to Philadelphia. His expenses should be allowed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenditures of Monies on Naval Armaments
This letter contains an estimate of materials necessary to construct the frigates authorized by act of Congress. The Secretary at War also requests that the Secretary of the Treasury consider two …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Expenditures in the Quartermaster's Department
Simmons is required to make an abstract of the expenditures of the Quartermaster's Department including what was settled in his office and in the Treasury Department and which shows the total amount …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Excluding Characters Indisposed to Government and Order
McHenry requests a list of candidates for military commissions from New Jersey, with particular attention paid to excluding those indisposed to government and order.
Officer's in the American Revolution, 3rd Administration, Case 2, Box 15Examination of Letters for Settlement of Accounts
McHenry notified Simmons that "it would be proper" for him or for the Chief Clerk to examine letters from Col. Stevens and determine which letters or parts of letters were necessary for settlement of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Evacuation of Spanish from the Mississippi River
The Spanish have abandoned posts on the Mississippi River, rendering it necessary to send a galley from Pittsburgh. The galley should be prepared to descend the Ohio River at any moment's notice.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimation from War Office on certain ships of war
Cost estimate for the building, rigging, manning, and equipping of 22, 20, and 16 gun ships.
Fifth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [5A-F2] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)Estimate of Ship Building Costs
Price list for building, rigging, and equipping several ships addressed along with discrepancies in the pay of labor.
Fifth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [5A-F2] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)Erection of an Office Building
McHenry has authorized the erection of a small building to be employed by Paymaster Joseph Williams as an office and has told Williams to take Simmons' instructions regarding the handling of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipment for the Three Frigates
Harris is directed to deliver to Captain John Barry for the frigate "United States" and to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to the frigates "Constitution" and "Constellation" all military and other …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayEquipment for a Troop of Light Dragoons
Articles of equipment for a troop of light dragoons should be forwarded to Major Craig at Pittsburgh with instructions for forwarding them to Fort Washington at the earliest opportunity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ensign & Pendant for the Ship "Ganges"
Harris is directed to deliver a French Jack, ensign and pendant to Josiah Fox for the use of the ship of war "Ganges."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayEncloses Papers Regarding Proceedings in New York
Encloses papers regarding proceedings in New York.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses List of Nominations for Regiment Officers
Presents list of names of regiment officers, submitted by Gen. Washington and Major Generals Pinckney and Hamilton. Speaks of nomination process between military leaders, the President, and the …
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