James McHenry
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Procuring Woolen Overalls for the Troops
Ebenezer Stevens was asked to procure woolen overalls for the troops in the harbor of New York and at West Point. However, he was informed by Simmons that supplying overalls was not credited to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Presidential Transmission of Court Martials
Reports transmission to the President of court martials under his order.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Request
Makes reference to a request of the President. Outlines regulations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Pardon to Captain Wright and Tisdale Atwood for Desertion
Message from the President pardoning Captain Wright and Tisdale Atwood for charges of desertion. Requests careful communication to officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Confirmation for Mr. Fowler; List of Officers
Speaks of presidential confirmation of appointment of Mr. Fowler. Lists names for additional appointments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presents Corrected Names to Senate for Nomination
Reports list of nominations to present to the Senate for appointments in the army. Refers to a misnaming of one candidate.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Preparatory Steps for Commencing the Recruiting Service, Etc.
Among other matters McHenry discusses the steps needed to begin the recruiting service. He notes Mr. Francis will report on the exact periods at which calculations can be made regarding certain …
Alexander Hamilton PapersPostage of Letters to Caleb Swan
Simmons should report sums due for postage of letters to Major Caleb Swan, Paymaster General of the Armies of the United States. This sum should be payable out of the contingencies of the Dept. of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Possibility of Additional Funds for Fort McHenry
Addresses Foncin's new plan for Fort McHenry, and the additional funds needed to execute it. McHenry regrets that Tousard's original plan was not sufficient, and agrees that Baltimore's importance as …
John Adams PapersPolitical Discussion of Federalists and Anti-federalists
Reports the general state of the country, described as "tranquil" with the Indians. Recruiting for the military is successful and the overall commerce of the country is prosperous. Discusses the …
Andrew Pickens PapersPlans to Supply Officers and Reorganize Regiments
Refers to the appointment of officers and the numbering of regiments. Seeks careful governance. Plans to raise regiments in North and South Carolina and Kentucky, with plans in New Hampshire, Vermont, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Plan to Redistribute Regiments in Western Country and South
Replies to Hamilton's letter, as per President's instructions. Refers to plan to detail four regiments. Weighs out reduction of fortifications and the redistribution of troops with a reserve force. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Payment for Transportation
Notification that J. McKee has received partial payment for transporting horses and an Indian to Pittsburgh. McHenry ordered McKee be paid remaining amount upon arrival in Pittsburgh and furnish him …
James Robertson PapersPaying the Officers and Supplying the Recruits
McHenry describes his efforts to ensure that regimental officers are paid promptly and to make sure that recruits are properly clothed.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPaying the General's Expenses
McHenry reports to Simmons that George Washington has written that the expenses he incurred during his recent trip to Philadelphia were more than the pay and emoluments that he received from the …
Special File, 1790-1946. (RG94)Paying an annuity to the Indian tribes
McHenry directs Harris to write up a statement of what is to be paidin goods formto the various Indian tribes as part of their annuity. McHenry also informs Harris to clearly separate the packages …
Rhees CollectionPay, Nominations, Commissions, Etc.
McHenry discusses a number of accounting and personnel matters related to the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
