James McHenry
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Specifications for Uniforms
McHenry quotes Washington on the color of the cavalry's breeches (buff instead of white) and McHenry goes into some detail on the regulations related to the uniforms of artillery and infantry …
Alexander Hamilton PapersSignificance of Military Force Maintained by the U.S.
McHenry stresses that he considers the preservation of internal peace and a due respect for the rights of the U.S. by foreign nations to be inextricably connected with the actual military force …
Theodore Sedgwick PapersSettles Indian Accounts
Announces money received from various people for the Indian Department. Requests the President to direct a certificate for vouchers in the settlement of the accounts. Encloses letter explaining …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Settlement of Accounts
Directs accountant to help the Marine Committee of Baltimore in settling their accounts.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Separate Duties of the Paymaster & the Accountant
The duties of the Paymaster General and the Accountant of the War Department are distinct from one another and nowhere does the law state that one can devolve his duties upon the other. Therfore, the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sends Military Figures to Practice Tactics; Copper Plates Illustrating Campaigns
Sends military figures to practice tactics--the same that could be used for the game of chess. Will order a few copies of copper plates displaying military campaign operations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Sending the Recruiting Money & Transporting Clothing
McHenry discusses the most economical way of sending the recruiting money to regimental paymasters and transporting clothing intended for the recruiting service.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSending diplomats to France
Acknowledges Congressman Harper's recent move to Baltimore in order to practice law, encouraging him to make contacts with some of McHenry's friends. Relays orders from President Adams that William …
Robert Goodloe Harper Papers, Mm82024950Sending commissions to regimental officers
On the subject of sending commissions to officers appointed in the regiments for the Provisional Army. Informs Sedgwick that he has written Mr. Goodhue and Mr. Dexter for a list of candidates.
James McHenry PapersSeeks to Settle Officer Accounts
Writes regarding the settlement of officer accounts for expeditions. Requests report and any necessary information.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks to Settle Accounts for Kentucky Volunteers
Encloses report to Quartermaster General. Requests sums needed to settle accounts. Asks for information about the Volunteers of Kentucky. Seeks strict justice for Captain Butler, requiring General …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about Various Harbors
Refers to the proceedings of the naval committee meeting in Baltimore about US efforts in various harbors. Writes of Boston harbor. Lists money required for harbors, and waits for engineer's report.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about Jasper Parrish's Employment as Indian Interpreter
Reports discrepancy in dates of employment of Jasper Parrish as an Indian interpreter. Requests information from the Six Nations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about Double Posts in South Carolina
Expresses concern about officers drawing double rations in Charleston, SC. Seeks list of officers. Refers to transition of posts, but requests information on which posts are double posts.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Formal Organization of Tennessee Troops
Concerns about the troops in Tennessee and their lack of formal organization with the provisional army. Discussion of Northwestern Territory.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Contractors for Different States
Encloses copy of letter to Mr. Huntington of New London as a contractor to supply troops in Connecticut. Similar letters have been sent to Mr. Jackson of Boston for Massachusetts and Jacob Schaff of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Appointments for Vacancies in 13th Regiment
Submits list of candidates to fill vacancies in 13th regiment. Appointments have not yet been accepted or declined.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Secretary at War forwards a message from the Turcarosa Chiefs to Chapin
For informational purposes, the Secretary at War forwards Sacarissa's message to Chapin. The letter from McHenry to Chapin is dated 5 May 1799 and Sacarissa's speech is dated 26 April 1799. …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War discusses status of stores with Major Craig
The Secretary at War asks that future requistions made on behalf of equipping the gallies contain more detailed information to assist in accurate procurement.
Isaac Craig Papers
