James McHenry
3105 documents
Observations regarding the Saint Croix River boundary dispute
Memo regarding the St. Croix dispute between the British and United States over the northeastern boundary line, said by the Jay Treaty to be resolved through arbitration. McHenry urges that the third …
James McHenry PapersNotification of Receipt of Bills
Bills drawn on Wilkins to be accepted and paid upon receipt of documents.
Anthony Wayne PapersMoving Recruits from Mud Island to New York
Hodgdon is directed to engage passage for twenty two recruits from Mud Island to New York only if transportation can be procured for three dollars per men with no additional expense for baggage and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ministers Setting Out for Mount Vernon, Etc.
Several ministers of France are setting out for Mount Vernon. It might be proper to be more particular with Mr. Adet especially respecting Mr. Pickering's questions. Major Kersey will be deranged on …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Militia aggression in Indian country
McHenry advises that regular troops replace militiamen in frontier defense because it would offer more consistency to military operations and would "lessen that thirst for Indian land and plunder …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum on the private purchase of a large quantity of swords
McHenry makes a memo on information he received from Col. Mentges on a man from Savannah named Cox or Cooke who purchased $1,200 in horsemen's swords.
James McHenry PapersMemorandum on Indians and military affairs
Memorandum discussing treaty with Indians; recruiting service; army pay and ration, and other military matters.
James McHenry PapersMemo: Washingtons Resignation from Office
Memo stating President Washington would resign in March of 1797 and would shortly notify the people.
Anthony Wayne PapersMemo regarding contractor shipments
Directs procedures for contractors' provisions.
James McHenry PapersMedals for Deserving Indians
Medals to be presented to Indians as gifts to be struck in England due to cost and workmanship. McHenry requested Mr. Trumbull design the engraving for the medals.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionLetter from the War Department
This letter identifies the conditions desired by the War Department to be included in the contract for the delivery of cannon "for the frigate destined for the Mediterranean" that will be issued by …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Letter from the War Department
The Secretary at War directs Edward Price to provide copies of his invoices and other records pertaining to Indian trade.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirLetter from James McHenry to Andrew Pickens regarding the Creek Nation
Secretary of War James McHenry writes Major General Andrew Pickens on Pickens' recent appointment as commissioner. As commissioner, McHenry writes, Pickens will work in conjunction with George Clymer …
Andrew Pickens PapersJohn Willkins Appointed Quarter Master General to Legion of United States.
Appointment as Quarter Master General to Legion of United States. Upon acceptance join Army as an officer.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Ogburn, Discharged for Being Under the Age Required by Law
Sealed authorized warrant for S. Lewis lately reimbursed by J. Osborn for his bounty and clothing. Osborn was discharged due to his age and therefore owed the government money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invalid Pensioners from Virginia
War Secretary encloses a list of invalid pensioners from the State of Virginia, with monthly allowances to each, to the Commissioner of Loans in Virginia
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Introducing a French gentleman to the U.S. Minister to France
McHenry informs Monroe - who is currently serving as the U.S. Minister to France - of a French gentleman who wishes to pay him a visit in Paris.
James McHenry PapersIntelligence report on Chief Red Pole and the Chickasaws
Intelligence report on Chief Red Pole and Chickasaws.
James McHenry PapersInstructions to Indian Agent to the Creeks & Other Indians South of the Ohio
Official commission and instructions for Benjamin Hawkins, as Principal Temporary Agent for Indian Affairs, within the Indian Nations South of the Ohio, and North of the Territorial Line. Includes …
John Adams PapersInstructions to Deputy Paymaster & Storekeeper for Tennessee
Appoints Hillis as deputy paymaster & military storekeeper for Tennessee. Instructions from the Comptroller of the Treasury and the Accountant of the War Department follow, addressing record- and …
John Adams PapersInstructions to Army Officer Commanding in Tennessee, Relative to Relations to the Indians
Instructs the U.S. Army officer commanding in Tennessee in how to coordinate enforcement of the recent act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indians with the new Indian agent for the region, …
John Adams PapersInstructions to Army Officer Commanding In Georgia, Relative to Relations with the Indians
Instructs the presiding U.S. Army officer in Georgia (Major Constant Freeman) in his powers, relating to the sending of a new Indian agent to manage trade & intercourse with the Creek, Choctaw, and …
John Adams PapersInstructions on Storekeeping
Instructions on storekeeping policy and procedure.
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