James McHenry
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Numbering of Regiments & Its Effect on Relative Rank
Discusses need to number the new regiments, so that recruiting may begin and buttons may be issued, in a fashion that does not affect the relative rank of the officers now being appointed for those …
John Adams PapersNotification of Shipment of Writing Supplies
Directs delivery of writing and office supplies.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Notification of Shipment of Files for Harper's Ferry
Notification of incoming shipment of files, and order for them to be forwarded to Harper's Ferry.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Notification of Shipment of Cartridge Boxes
Notifies Wadsworth of the shipment of 3000 cartouche block boxes
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersNotification of Recommendations for Medical Personnel for 13th Regiment
Notifies Adams of the recommendations for several men for medical appointments [likely a surgeon and surgeon's mates] to the 13th Regiment, commanded by Lt. Col. Taylor. Asks for permission to make …
John Adams PapersNotification of Medicine Shipment for Fort Mifflin Troops
Notifies that medicine is being purchased for Fort Mifflin garrison, directs that it be forwarded to them when it arrives.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Notification of Commissioning of Three Officers
Acknowledges receipt of Adams' order for the commissioning of several individuals -- one captain, one first and one second lieutenant -- and states that he has mailed their commissions.
John Adams PapersNotification of Bad Fever at Philadelphia, War Office's Move to Trenton
McHenry compares this year's fever to the bad ones of certain past years. Notifies Adams that his offices are moving to Trenton, and laments both the human cost of the sickness and the inconvenience …
John Adams PapersNotification of Appointment
Washington approved of Wilkinson's appointment to Major in Infantry. Senate must approve promotion. Advised to wait in the ready for Maj. Gen. Hamilton's orders.
Dreer CollectionNomination of Men for Delaware Service
Speaks of men offering their services to Delaware regiments. Mentions the President's responsibility to nominate men.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543New Regiments and Their Designated Numbers
McHenry approves the numbers suggested by Hamilton for the designation of the new regiments.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNew Barracks
Jackson will obtain from General [Benjamin] Lincoln the necessary information regarding repairing barracks and building new ones so that he can proceed immediately in engaging workmen to make the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Names Which May or May Not Be Sent to the Senate
McHenry provides a list of names developed by the Generals and either sent to the Senate, not sent to the Senate, or postponed by the Senate.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNames of Candidates for Vacant Position
Candidates for Mr. Paca's position discussed.
American ManuscriptsName Presented as Mate for 14th Regiment
Presented his name to the President as mate for the 14th Regiment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Muskets, Socks, and Appointments
Regarding the state of muskets and other goods issued to Lieutenant Colonel Smith.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Military Engineer Being Sent to Oversee Fort McHenry's Construction at Baltimore
McHenry responds that Gilmor's letter of mid-February concerning the sending of an engineer to oversee Fort McHenry's construction was received, but not answered as there was trouble finding a …
John Adams PapersMilitary Discipline
Transmits regulations, asks that an immediate stop be put to the practice of distributing rations to the children of soldiers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Military Appointments, Winter Quarters
Refers to an appointment [illegible]. Mentions the winter quarters of a regiment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
