James McHenry
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Instructions for Superintendent of Military Stores
Lays out instructions for office of Superintendent of Military Stores, including inspection & reporting on the condition of supply houses, armories, arsenals, etc.; proper record keeping; and …
John Adams PapersInstructions for Sloop William
The captain of the sloop William will deliver his cargo, then follow the orders of Mr. Edward Price, then will return to Philadelphia.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Instructions for Keeper of Military Stores
Appoints John Harris Storekeeper of articles pertaining to the Department of War [military stores], and transmits regulations for that office. These address: inventorying & record-keeping, the receipt …
John Adams PapersInspection and Classification of Stores at Three Naval Yards
Fox is to visit the naval yards at Boston, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Boston, to examine the stores. He is to class the timbers according to directions laid out in the letter. He is also to ensure …
Josiah Fox PapersInforming Talbot of the Cancellation of his Frigate
McHenry informs Talbot that Congress has decided to limit the number of frigates to be built to three, and not made any provision to continue the pay and subsistence of the captains of the cancelled …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Informing Osborn that submitting his resignation does not immediately discharge him from his duties
McHenry seeks to clarify the situation that Osborn created by attempting to resign his commission after Colonel Rochefontaine ordered him to Oswego. McHenry informs Osborne that Rochefontaine had the …
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Informing Osborn of his appointment as a surgeon's mate
McHenry informs Osborn that he has been appointed a surgeons mate in the corps of artillerists and engineers.
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Information requested on the frigate promised to the Dey of Algiers
McHenry requests from Pickering information on the frigate promised to the Dey of Algiers, including its dimensions, weight of metal, and number of guns, so that McHenry may begin preparatory steps in …
James McHenry PapersIllegal capture of American vessels by the British
Addresses complaints from American merchants on the illegal capture of vessels by Great Britain, in violation of the Jay Treaty. McHenry insists that the only solution right now is to have Congress …
James McHenry PapersHouse of Representatives' battle against the Jay Treaty
McHenry comments on the House of Representatives' effort to block the Jay Treaty from being implemented by withholding funding. McHenry writes that unless Congress funds the implementations of the Jay …
Robert Oliver PapersHorsemen's Tents to West Point
"Please to have forwarded to West Point for the use of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers four horsemen's tents."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horse, bridle, and saddle
Letter, mentions horse, bridle and saddle for Stephen Hillis
U.S. Army CollectionGoods to the Indians, Etc.
A list of matters to be addressed from the Secretary of War to General Wilkinson.
Washington's Family Papers, #538General Estimate of the Expenses of the Accountant's Officer
In order for the Secretary of War to provide a general estimate of the expenses of the War Department, Simmons is directed to report the number of clerks, with their salaries, needed to carry out the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Furlough Issued
Letter; assures Van Rensselaer of appointment and places him on furlough.
Cherry Hill CollectionFormal peace between Britain and France
Discussion of peace between Britain and France and its impact on Detroit, American troops, and various goods.
James McHenry PapersFirst Report to the Senate; Expresses Concerns for National Navy
Persuades importance for a national navy, comparing the US to France and England. Deplores challenge of not being able to depend upon the current navy for protection.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Failing to Aid Mr. Jefferson's Election
McHenry ruminates on a declamatory appeal to the people against the government arguing that laws should be repealed, court decisions should be annulled; vessels should be restored and a general change …
William Vans MurrayExtract of letter from Secretary of War to David Henley on claims and compensation for Indian damage
William Simmons addresses compensation for damage committed by Indians. He refers to the act to regulate trade and intercourse with Indian tribes and to preserve peace on the frontiers. Discusses …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)
