James McHenry
3105 documents
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Letter, discusses foreign affairs; discusses European powers on the frontier; directs information re French travelers; mentions Congress.
James Wilkinson Papers[Untitled]
Reasoning for repairing to port for additional orders, alludes to Quasi War with France; discusses Navy Department and Naval policy.
Charles Roberts Autograph Collection[Confidential] Mississippi Territory
Discussed military presence in Mississippi territory, approval of President for more troops, orders to prepare troops. Also expresses concern about the possibility of the Spanish provoking …
Durrett Collection Misc MSS"Reasonable Expenses"
Major Cushing is extremely desirous that he be reimbursed for the expenses he incurred when ordered by General Wilkinson to proceed from Tennessee to the seat of government. The principle of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Writes of Transmission of Contracts and Indians
Writes of transmission of contracts and activity with the Indians.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Writes of Retaining Troops
Would like to maintain a regular company in the country. Speaks of commanding officer at Reading who should order Captain Cochran to march company to Fort Mifflin.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Writes about Garrison on Governor Island
Writes about garrison on Governor Island and court martial.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Writes about Army of Western Frontier
Writes of the army of the Western frontier.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Work for the Department of War
Simmons is to report on the enclosed account so that a warrant may be issued for the amount indicated, the work having been done according to McHenry's directions for the use of the War Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wood for the Garrisons at New York
The Secretary of War has ordered Col. Stevens to provide wood for the several garrisons in the harbor of New York. His compensation as agent is under advisement.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of clothing for troops in Connecticut
Expresses regret that soldiers in Litchfield are in need of clothing, stating that it harms efforts to encourage recruitment into the army. Explains the deficiencies by arguing that occasions arise …
James McHenry PapersVoucher to complete team of horses
Voucher for two horses to complete team purchased for 12th Regiment and sent to Colonel Stevens at New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Voucher for Major Thomas Cushing Travel Expenses
Payment to Major Thomas Cushing for travel expenses from Philadelphia to Natchez agreeable to regulations of Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Uniforms for the Army of the United States
Describes the uniforms of officers in order of descending rank: the Commander in Chief; other General officers; Major Generals; Aides of the Commander in Chief; the Inspector General; Infantry; …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Uniform Regulations for the Army of the United States.
Gives regulations for uniforms of different ranks and branches, etc. Describes the uniform of the commander in chief, of other general officers, of major generals, aides to the commander in chief, …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. Papers
