James McHenry
3105 documents
Raising the Eventual Army
McHenry stresses the possible necessity of raising the eventual army in part or in whole. Measures should be taken for selecting the best qualified of those who are willing to serve. The course of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Questions on Discharge
Discharge of soldier under Gen. Hamilton's command to be examined. Enclosed extract answers previously posed questions by Chase. Requests opinion of people regarding the absence of the president.
American ManuscriptsQuestions Line of Authority for Court Martial of Private Joseph Ricksin
Discusses general court martial held at West Point for Joseph Ricksin. Has communicated with General Hamilton about the death sentence and questions the different realms of authority..
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions Affecting the Legality of the General Court Martial
McHenry has two questions bearing on the legality of the General Court Martial: Can the Commandant of a Port or Garrison , where there a sufficient number of officers, order a General Court Martial? …
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuery: Expenses to move the Accountant's Office to Trenton
Simmons should inform McHenry of the sum needed to move him and the gentlemen in his office from Philadelphia to Trenton to avoid the present epidemic fever in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quelling the Insurrection in Pennsylvania
McHenry discusses possible military responses to the apparent insurrection in Pennsylvania.
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuartering and Transporting Recruits
It has been the practice that those persons who supply rations at a recruiting rendezvous also furnish quarters and provide the means of transportation for their removal.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Land
Land for and construction of laboratory and arsenal near Philadelphia
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Provides Report of International and National Affairs; Seeks Opinion
Reports disagreements in the Cabinet with the President with regard to the mission to France. Mentions political party against government and policy with England. Seeks Washington's opinion for the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Protecting the Surveyors
Since the party of troops ordered to assist the Surveyor General in marking the boundary lines designated by the Treaty of Greenville has refused to do so, McHenry orders that a military escort be …
Alexander Hamilton PapersProposed Treaty with France
McHenry warns that a great change has taken place in the affairs of Europe since the U.S. mission was undertaken. A treaty with France cannot, with regard to trade and commerce, place the U.S. in as …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Proposed Regulations Regarding Relative Rank Between New Officers & Promotions
Submits a plan for resolving the issue of relative rank between the officers of the 12 new regiments. Mentions as primary a concern to avoid comparisons based on merit, which might offend some of the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proof Balls and Powder to be Delivered to Secretary of the Treasury
Orders delivery of one hundred weight or proof ball and four quarter casks of proof powder to the Secretary of Treasury.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Promotions and appointments for the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry
Encloses a list of promotions and appointments for the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry and requests - if approved by the President - to have the authority to announce to the respective candidates their …
James McHenry PapersPromises Assistance to Request
Acknowledges receipt of letter and has discussed it. Promises assistance.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
