James McHenry
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Regarding contractors of supplies and rations
Expresses some disappointment and doubt in reference to the contractors for supplies and rations. Mentions the Western Army and the Atlantic seaboard.
James McHenry PapersRegarding Contracting Arrangements for Cartridge Box & Belt Order
Discusses the contracting arrangements for the manufacture of a large order of cartouche boxes and belts
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Conduct of Troops at Detroit Toward Civilians
Addresses cannon sent to Detroit, and actions undertaken by the commandant of the garrison there, who has apparently acted outside his authority. References the "rules and articles for the better …
John Askin PapersRegarding Additional Funds for Fort McHenry's Construction
Appears to state that Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry, will be paid out of government funds; says that no additional federal money can be allocated directly for the defense of …
John Adams PapersRefers to the President's Command
Illegible document. Makes reference to the President's commands. Refers to activity in the War Office.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Request from Major Hamilton
Refers to request from Major Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Recommentation in Patterson's Letter
Requests attention to information contained in enclosed correspondence from Mr. Patterson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Office of 1st Regiment
Refers to the office of the 1st regiment of artillerists and engineers and those who await commissions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Correspondence about Appointment
Encloses copies of several letters discussing his appointment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Case of Archibald Creavy
Acknowledges receipt of letter about Archibald Creavy. Claims no responsibility to assist in this. Questions the way Creavy's case has been handled.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Captain Cochran at Fort Mifflin
Refers to Captain Cochran at Fort Mifflin, Mr. Jackson, and the paymaster, and activity in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Bounties, Clothing, and Court Martial
Refers to bounties, clothing, and court martials.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543References Captain Vance's Case; Questions Military Court Process
Explains misunderstanding between Captain Vance and Lieut. Simmons, accountant of the War Department. General Hamilton ordered a court martial, which released Vance from arrest. Submits letter as …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reduction of Rate for Rations
Despite the reduction of the rates authorized by Congress for the purchase of rations, Mr. William Colfax, the contractor for supplying the troops at Fort Jay and West Point, has continued to charge …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruiting Efforts for Captain Brothers and Captain Beatty
Speaks of recruiting efforts for Captain Brothers in Hagers Town and Captain Beatty at Frederick Town.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Records Converation about Appointment Nominations before the Senate
Responds to a request to record the events of a conversation in his office from the previous summer with Tracy, McHenry, and Mr. Lee, Attorney General. Comments were made about military appointments, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommending a Recruiting Rendezvous & A Recruiting Officer
McHenry recommends Litchfield, Connecticut as a promising recruiting rendezvous and a lieutenant [name illegible] as an effective recruiting officer.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendations of Thomas Pinckney as Lieutenant in 1st Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
McHenry forwards a letter from General Pinckney, recommending his nephew Thomas Pinckney for a lieutenancy in the 1st Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers. McHenry concurs, noting that Thomas …
John Adams PapersRecommendation of Jonathon Williams and Replacement for Vacancy in the Navy
Jonathon Williams requests transaction of his recommendation relative to his father-in-law. Refers to Mr. Francis's resignation from the Navy with discussion with Mr. Stoddart about replacement with …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommendation of Engineer for Fort McHenry's Construction in Baltimore
Recommendation of the engineer contracted to oversee Fort McHenry's construction, a Mr. Foncer [or Foncen].
John Adams PapersRecent Communications with Wilkinson and Pinckney
Describes recent communication with Brigadier General Wilkinson and Major General Pinckney
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Receiving pay for army services
Responds to Dr. Osborne's request that he be paid his dues for serving as surgeon's mate from June 1 to August 9. McHenry's tone is particularly brutal, as he chastises Osborne for not knowing the …
James McHenry Papers
