James McHenry
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Replacing the Dead Factor at Fort Wilkinson
The President has appointed Edward Wright to the position of Factor of the Indian Store at Fort Wilkinson on the Oconee River. Wright is replacing Edward Price, deceased, whose death was sudden and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirRemoval of offices from Philadelphia to Trenton
States that it is proper - in light of the fever - to temporarily remove the offices of the War Department from Philadelphia to Trenton.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Relative Rank of the Field Officers of the New Regiments, Etc.
McHenry wants Hamilton's opinion regarding the rule used to determine the relative rank of field officers in the new regiments and inquires as to whether there should be alterations in the rule …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelations with the Northwestern Tribes
Mc Henry discusses in some detail relations with the northwestern Indians and refuses to consider a reassessment of the lines established by the Treaty of Greenville which a number of Indian chiefs …
Timothy Pickering PapersRegulations Regarding the Delivery and Distribution of Fuel and Straw
A list of regulations to be observed in the delivery and distribution of fuel and straw to the garrisons on the sea coast,and recruiting parties.
Philip Lightfoot PapersRegulation Regarding Memoranda Which Concern Military Stores
Directs Harris to submit regular memoranda specifying receipt of items, and notifying "Mr. Billington" when items are ready for shipping.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regular Peace and War Establishment & the Provisional Army
McHenry wants Hamilton to examine existing laws related to the Regular Army to determine what should be retained in two new bills relating to the Regular Army and the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegiments of Artillerists and Engineers
"I have considered the arrangement and distribution of the two Regiments of Artillerists and Engineers submitted to me...and approve of the same. You will be pleased to cause the said arrangement and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegimental surgeons and chaplains
Encloses a copy of correspondence between himself and Major General Pinckney, along with a letter to Colonels Rice and Hunnewell on candidates for regimental surgeons and surgeons' mates. States the …
James McHenry PapersRegarding the Selling of Gun-Making Materials to a Contractor
Notifies Harris that Robert McCormick has requested to purchase gun-making materials from the military stores, due to a lack of water [power?] at his own production facility. Directs Harris to sell …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding the Propriety of Appointment of Cadets by Recruiting Officers
Addresses the issue of a Captain Gates, who was instructed to recruit but not to promise any officer positions to individuals. Gates apparently did so, promising a man an appointment as a cadet …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding the Cancellation of an Officer Appointment, with Mind to a Replacement
Reports that a misconception had occurred involving the appointment of a Mr. Fowler as major in the 12th Regiment. McHenry advises the recalling of that appointment (which was never sent) and the …
John Adams PapersRegarding Substitute Officer Appointments for 10th Infantry & 1st Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
Notifies Adams of Hamilton's recommendation of a man for a lieutenancy in the 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, the original appointee having declined. Mentions another declined office in …
John Adams PapersRegarding request for report on what may be done with several papers received from Comptroller of Treasury
Transmits letter from John Steele, comptroller of Treasury Department with several papers referred to and requests that Simmons report what may be done on the subject.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Replacement of Poor Quality Shoes
Discusses the poor quality of recently procured shoes and the procurement of a new order of shoes based a different pattern.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Officer & Surgeon Appointments for 5th Regiment, & Pinckney's Request for Family Leave
Informs Pinckney that the officers he recommended for the 5th Regiment have all been appointed, and sent notifications of that fact; at Pinckney's request, McHenry encloses duplicates of those letters …
John Adams PapersRegarding Manufacture & Inspection of New-Pattern Cartridge Boxes
Discusses the manufacture and inspection of a large number of new-pattern cartouche boxes and belts.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding locations for the War Office
Talks of the advantages and disadvantages of having his office in Trenton or Philadelphia, mentioning family as an issue. Agrees with the Treasury Secretary that a date for a meeting between all …
James McHenry PapersRegarding Laws Concerning Military Courts Martial
Forwards the proceedings of a court martial convened on the Natchez in July 1798. Ensign David Fero has been sentenced to dismissal from the service, which Adams must approve. Apparently Fero …
John Adams PapersRegarding Hamilton's Plan for Military Supply, with Consideration of the Measure of a Powerful Nation in the Eyes of the World
Forwards General Hamilton's plan for connecting the U.S. military supply system. McHenry recommends it as taking into account regulations, examples from the Revolutionary War period, and the current …
John Adams PapersRegarding Further Improvement of the Works at Fort McHenry
Directs the superintendent engineer of the Fort McHenry construction to alter the original plan as he sees fit, regardless of cost, to ensure the defensibility of the fort. Reiterates that no …
John Adams PapersRegarding Defenses of Baltimore & Boston, & Medical Establishment of the Army
Defends his actions surrounding the appropriations for the defense of Baltimore, promises to transmit all his correspondence with the Baltimore Naval Committee to Adams, as well as information on the …
John Adams Papers
