James McHenry
3105 documents
Correspondence with Washington
Reports correspondence with General Washington.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Copper Bolts to Tench Francis
Hodgdon or Harris is directed to deliver the copper bolts that were left on the frigate and belong to the Navy to Tench Francis who will have them reduced to the proper size and delivered to the …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayControversy Surrounding the Relative Rank Status of Generals Hamilton & Knox
Among other topics, McHenry consults with the president regarding how to resolve the controversy as to who is the most senior general, Hamilton or Knox.
Robert Oliver PapersContract on the distribution of rations
Articles of agreement between Secretary of War James McHenry and James O'Hara for the provision of rations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Constitutional Limits of the President's Authority to Empower Naval Vessels to Defend American Coasts & Shipping
Discusses issue of instructions to armed vessels being deployed to protect the U.S. coast. Considers the president's war powers in the Constitution, noting that the president cannot issue …
John Adams PapersCongressional Instruction for Provisional Army
Writes about congressional action on provisional army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Congressional Inquiry Into the Leftover Materials at the Philadelphia Naval Yard
Congress has passed a resolution asking for information regarding what materials may be left over at the Philadelphia Naval Yard after the frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation are …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceCONFIDENTIAL:
Enclosed info shows frustration with unresolved political issues, hopes Washington will visit Philadelphia. Disagreement with Major Generals.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Concerns with Recent Commissions
Writes in regard to recent commission. Reports communication with Knox and Hamilton as well as General Washington. Writes about setting up army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning the Society of United Irishmen or United Men
Regarding the activities of a Catholic priest named Madgit, believed to be a spy in the employment of the Directory. Substance of information by the superior of the Roman Catholic clergy in …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the recommendation of Mr. Bradley
States that he will pay particular attention to the recommendation of Mr. Bradley (most likely for the proposed Provisional Army), but reminds him that it is neither proper nor fitting at this time to …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the bill to establish the Provisional Army
Encloses the act to establish the Provisional Army, which he says does not provide for a quartermaster general.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
Asks Washington if it would be proper for John Adams to proceed in appointing officers for the proposed Provisional Army, which he says will consist of approximately 10,000 troops.
James McHenry PapersConcerning rebellion in the French West Indies
Encloses a memorandum on the French West India Islands that suggests that it is sensible for the United States to give aid to the rebels if they declare independence from France. Desires that Great …
James McHenry PapersConcerning medicine and clothing for troops
Directs the delivery of medicine and clothing to garrisons and troops.
James Wilkinson PapersConcerning galleys and peace with the Miami tribe
Encourages Wilkinson to reprimand the officer responsible for leaking orders to the Pittsburgh Gazette, who promptly published them without the army's consent. Informs Wilkinson that it is desirable …
James McHenry PapersConcerning domestic opposition in the United States
Discusses the domestic situation in the U.S., where he says the opposition has been viciously opposing the government and possibly inciting insurrection or a foreign invasion.
James McHenry PapersConcerned about New York Harbors
Plans to depart for New York, where he will inspect the harbor. Refers to the time when the British held New York with apprehension from the French fleet.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Compensation of John Hills
One hundred dollars should be advanced to John Hills for his compensation as a temporary engineer and draftsman.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Col. Heth
McHenry is unable to render judgement on the additional compensation of Col. William Heth without knowing in what respect the performance of his duties has been different from that of other agents and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Clerks
McHenry has to apportion salaries that have not been fixed by law so Simmons should transmit the names of the clerks asssigned to his office along with his opinion as to the salaries they should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Communications with President of the Board
Received notice. Refers to a notice from a Charles [illegible]. Has forwarded to the President of the Board.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Communication between the State Departments
Transmits a copy of correspondence between him and Washington, where Washington suggests that communication between the Secretary of War, State, and Treasury occur.
James McHenry PapersCommissions for the Major Generals & Inspectors of the Army of the U.S.
Enclosed are commissions for the Major Generals and Inspectors of the Army of the United States which have been delayed due to the insistence of Mr. Wolcott that he be allowed to examine them before …
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