James McHenry
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Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
09/06/1799 Letter SignedLetter, informs re shipment of Six Nations annuity goods; mentions Indians.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
06/20/1799 Letter SignedLetter, McHenry informs Chapin that he is aware that satisfying Indian demands is not easy.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
02/15/1799 Letter SignedLetter, directs distribution of Indian annuities; mentions Treaty of konondaigua; mentions Genesee Treaty of 1797.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Samuel Henley's Account
05/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Samuel Henley's account as Conductor of Military Stores should be settled upon the principle of compensation that has been previously admitted. Henley cannot proceed to join the Army without his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Saltpeter & Sulphur Needed to Manufacture Gunpowder
05/17/1799 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor the quantities of saltpeter and sulphur [brimstone] needed to manufacture gunpowder which, when manufactured, should be deposited in the public store.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection- No image
Rules Relative to Rank and Promotion in the Army
07/02/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry asks Hamilton to examine the enclosed regulations concerning rank and promotion in the Army and return any suggestions for their alteration.
Printed Versions 
Rules for Settling Accounts
06/07/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that McHenry wrote to Quartermaster General stating that until general system is established, all Ordnance accounts should pass through his Quartermaster's Department for settlement. …
James Robertson Papers
Rules and Regulations Respecting the Recruting Service
04/05/1799 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)These are the thirty seven rules and regulations for the recruiting service including the prohibition of recruiting individuals who are intoxicated or who are Negroes, Mulattoes, or Indians. Included …
Philip Lightfoot Papers
Rewarding those who capture deserters
10/17/1799 Letter SignedDiscusses the subject brought up by General Hamilton on whether it would be wise for parties of soldiers (or individual soldiers) who apprehend a deserter to be rewarded. Also mentions a citizen's …
James McHenry Papers- No image
Revenue would be better applied on the marine.
06/19/1799 Autograph LetterHamilton observes that the Secretary of the Navy argues that, given the fact that the French fleet is at sea, the remaining revenue should be spent on the naval forces rather than the army.
Printed Versions 
Return of Tents, Settling Accounts
07/11/1799 Letter SignedDiscussed sending uniforms for the sixteen additional regiments, requested return of tents.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Return of Supplies
10/21/1799 Letter SignedOrders to take back defective sundries issued.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Response to Request for Clothing and Supplies from Capt. John Bishop
09/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses letter from Captain John Bishop. Requests compliance with letter's request as he sees necessary. Confirms that requests for clothing and supplies must go through the correct requisition …
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Response About Status of Officer Who Refused to Lodge a Plea
07/13/1799 Autograph Letter SignedResponds to Adams' request for McHenry's opinion on the matter of Ensign David Fero, who was sentenced to dismissal from the army some time before, and had appealed to Adams. Considers the question …
John Adams Papers
Responds to Request for Fort
05/03/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to request for fort.
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Responds to Request for Communication with General Darke
05/17/1799 Autograph Letter SignedResponds to request for copies of communication with General Darke as noted in newspapers.
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Respect for General St. Clair
04/30/1799 Letter SignedGeneral St. Clair is the ex officio Superintendent of Indian Affairs within the Northwestern Territory and should be treated with respect by the military officers within the sphere of his …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Requests Speedy Resolution of Major Freeman's Accounts
04/06/1799 Autograph Letter SignedReports that Major Constant Freeman has had problems settling his account. Deems such inconsistent behavior improper. Requests that Freeman's expenses be adjusted for his activity in Georgia.
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Requests Report on Uniform for Jared Brooks, Cadet
07/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAnnounces that Jared Brooks has been appointed cadet in regiment of artillerists and engineers. Requests report on uniform.
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Requests Payment for James & William Park to Pay Army under Lieutenant Colonel Butler
10/09/1799 Document SignedPayment to James and William Park, an appropriation of Quarter Master Department in purchasing forage for cavalry in Tennessee.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Opinion for Officer Nomations
04/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to the President's opinion about soliciting proper characters to officer regiments of infantry. Requests opinion. Lists potential personnel officers, but requests attention to parties and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requests Names of People Involved in Prisoner Rescue
03/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRequests names of people arrested in connection with the rescue of prisoners, complete with information about residence, civil authority, and militia experience.
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Requests March through Pennsylvania
03/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRequests march on short notice from Philadelphia through Pittsburgh. Requests promptness.
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Requests Information for the Commander-in-Chief
04/28/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to authority of the commander-in-chief of the army, who has declined responsibility in its affairs. Requests information preparatory for when the commander enters action.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requests Information for Mr. Bullet to Pay Spies in Jefferson County
10/19/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to correspondence with Mr. Bullet regarding payment of spies in Jefferson County. Requests information and dates.
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