James McHenry
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Overpayment of Elisha Reed's Pension
Since it appears that Elisha Reed's pension exceeds what he is due, Perkins is directed to stop payment on his pension for the period from March through September 1799. This will cover most of what he …
Timothy Pickering PapersOutlines War Department Accounts as Approved by the President
Encloses two letters from the President outlining his approval of money used by the War Department, with special instructions for the accounts of James Prop and Samuel Lewis.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Responsibilities for Mr. Foncin at Fort McHenry
Outlines responsibilities of Mr. Foncin at Fort McHenry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Process of Payment through Paymaster General and Quartermaster General
Refers to conversation about payment for the troops and subsequent bill. Speaks of process with paymaster general and quartermaster general.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Instructions for Indian Relations with the House of Panton and Leslie
Refers to House of Panton and Leslie, a trading establishment supplying Indians in Pensacola and efforts to collect debts and close books. Must guard against improper conduct.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Outlines Garrisons, Army Provisions, and Old and New Establishments
Comments on General Washington's views on the US army. Refers to garrisons at Michilimackinac, along the Mississippi, in Pittsburgh, in Detroit, in Georgia, Tennessee. Mentions divisions of the army …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Activities for State Militia
Reports correspondence with the President in regard to the grand jury of Brunswick County and encloses a response. Refers to congressional act authorizing the President to raise a provisional army. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Activites to Meet Insurgents in Pennsylvania
Continuation to reject the execution based on just authority of the government in Northampton County. Mentions cases of open violence. Requests detachment of volunteers with a paymaster and a …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Organizing the Eventual Army
McHenry provides considerable detail on how the Eventual Army will be organized and supplied.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrganizing a hospital establishment
On the subject of organizing a hospital establishment, requesting the service of Senator Read's brother, who is a doctor.
James McHenry PapersOrganization of Individual Regiments.
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Organization of Individual Regiments
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Organization of Individual Regiments
Tents for the 9th Regiment of Infantry have been forwarded to Baltimore.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Orders to remain at Fort Mifflin Garrison on Mud Island
Orders to remain at Fort Mifflin Garrison on Mud Island as Quarter Master and superintendent of artificers and workmen. Describes duties upon entering upon office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders for Elijah Robinson
Elijah Robinson, who resides a few miles from Windsor, has been requested to muster and inspect Lt. Leonard's recruits at that place. The necessary rolls and instructions should be forwarded to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order: Hold Yourself in Readiness
This a circular letter to officers to hold themselves in readiness until specific orders are issued and, since the appointment of officers in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia is incomplete, …
Philip Lightfoot PapersOrder to Inform Quartermaster General of Readiness of Ordered Items
McHenry instructs Harris to notify the quartermaster general in writing anytime ordered articles are ready, that arrangements for their transport can be made.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Opposition Between the Military & Civil Authorities in Detroit
McHenry encloses a copy of a letter from Lieutenant Colonel David Strong which should have accompanied papers sent earlier regarding the opposition between the civil and military authorities in …
Alexander Hamilton PapersOn the sudden changes in France
Mentions the sudden changes in France, the success of the Allied Powers, and an approach toward the restoration of the monarchy, and how this might change the President's strategy and induce him to …
James McHenry PapersOfficers Required to Complete Pennsylvania Regiment, & Recommendations
Declares the number of officers needed to complete the set for the new regiment being raised in Pennsylvania, namely one captain and five lieutenants, and encloses recommendations for each post.
John Adams PapersOfficers Proposed to Fill Regimental Vacancies
McHenry submits a list of officers proposed to fill vacancies in Colonel Ogden's regiment; the list is appended.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Officers Proposed to Fill Regimental Vacancies
Submits a list of names proposed to fill officer vacancies in the 16th Regiment, as well as the post of Major in the 12th Regiment, along with the recommendations which governed the choices. Quotes a …
John Adams PapersObservations about Supplies, Quartermaster, Business
Responds to observations about agents procuring supplies. Seeks to instruct Jonathon Williams on his appointment. The Quartermaster General will go to Pittsburgh to make necessary arrangements. …
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