James McHenry
3105 documents

Boarding Pikes and Musket Cartridges for the Frigate "United States"
04/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver 24 boarding pikes to Lieutenant Mullowny for the frigate "United States" and one box of musket cartridges with ball to Lieutenant McRea for the Marines on board the same …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Barrels to be Transported to the "Constellation"
03/22/1798 Letterbook CopyHodgdon is directed to have the following articles transported to the frigate "Constellation," anchored in the Patapsco River: barrels of cannon, barrels of muskets, and barrels of pistol powder.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Barrels for the Frigate "Constellation"
03/22/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon to be transported to the frigate "Constellation" the following: ninety barrels of cannon, eight barrels of muskets, and two barrels of pistol powder.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Baltimore Appointments
07/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to appointment by the city of Baltimore. Illegible list of names.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Authorizes Advances for Seamen and Officers on Frigate Constellation
05/17/1798 LetterbookEncloses blank bond to be signed by responsible persons as advance to pay officers and seaman for the frigate Constellation under Captain Truxtun. [Truxton]
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Authorizes Advance of Salary
12/27/1798 Document SignedIf McKee needs any advance on his salary, McHenry authorized its issue.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)- No image
Authorization to Purchase Cannon
08/03/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAdvised maintaining artillery, authorized purchase of cannon upon regular inspection. Requested details.
Printed Versions 
Authorization to Form Contracts
04/04/1798 Letter SignedAuthorized Rhea to form contracts for the supply of troops stationed in New Jersey.
Charles Roberts Autograph Collection- No image
Assurance of Delivery of Cannons to the State of New York
05/07/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentCannons and foundry inspected by Capt. Barry and found to be favorable. Cannons approved for Governors Island. Defense of the City of New York required estimate of funding, McHenry promised to …
Printed Versions 
Ascertaining the Truth Respecting General Smith
08/30/1798 Draft LetterDespite being afflicted with a vicious fever, McHenry has attempted to ascertain whether the sentiments attributed to General Smith have been correctly stated. Before he died, Captain Mitchell had …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
Artricles for the Frigate "United States"
05/03/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Lieutenant Ross of the frigate "United States" the following items: a top lantern, ballast shovels, a piece of red bunting, a piece of white bunting, and sewing twine.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May- No image
Articles to Deliver to Lt. McKnight on the Ship of War Delaware
06/15/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry gives Harris a list of articles to deliver to Lieutenant McKnight on board the Delaware. If he is missing any of the items in the list he should let McHenry know as soon as possible so that …
Printed Versions 
Articles to Captain Decatur for the Ship of War "Delaware"
06/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver the listed articles to the order of Captain Decatur of the ship of war "Delaware."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Articles to Captain Dale for the Ship "Ganges"
05/18/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver prickers and brushes, flints for muskets, and assorted pistols to Captain Dale for the use of the ship "Ganges."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Articles to be Transported to the "Constellation"
03/05/1798 Letterbook CopyHodgdon is directed to expedite the delivery of a list of articles and stores to the frigate "Constellation'" anchored in the Patapsco River. If the items previously requested for that ship have not …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Articles to be forwarded
04/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary at War informs Ensign Boote that he has directed twelve suits of clothing, twelve stands of arms, twelve knapsacks, and twelve canteens to be immediately forwarded.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Articles of Agreement
08/29/1798 DocumentArticles of agreement outlining agreed prices on rations and other articles, outlining expectations for both parties. Contractor to deliver articles to several posts,
William Rowland Boote Papers
Articles Needed to Prove the Nine-Pounders
05/25/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry directs Harris to deliver to the ship of war "Delaware" the articles needed to prove its nine pounders.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]
Articles Needed to Prove Eight Inch Howitzers
05/03/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver the following articles needed for proving the eight inch howitzers on the frigate "United States": shells, paper cartridges filled, a rammer and sponge, and a worm and …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Articles Needed for Proving the Guns of the "United States"
03/08/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowney the following articles needed to prove the guns of the frigate "United States": cannon powder, powder for priming, paper cartridges, shot for 24 …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Articles Intended for the Ships "Baltimore" & "Montezuma"
07/11/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the following articles intended for transportation in equal numbers to the ships "Baltimore" and "Montezuma": sergeants', musicians' and privates' …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Articles Intended for the Ships "Baltimore" & "Montezuma"
07/11/1798 Letterbook CopyHodgdon is directed to have the articles listed in the enclosed order transported to Baltimore to the address of Jeremiah Yellot and intended for the ships of war "Baltimore" and "Montezuma." They …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Articles Intended for the Frigate "United States"
01/18/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Lieutenant John Mullowney for the frigate "United States" the following items: paper cartridges, a powder horn, bit and priming wire, a rammer and sponge, a worm and …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Articles for the Warship "Delaware"
06/01/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver the articles enumerated on a list to Captain Decatur for the use of the ship of war "Delaware."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Articles for the Ship of War "United States"
05/26/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyMcHenry directs Harris to deliver a long list of articles to Captain John Barry for use on the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
