James McHenry
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Discusses Indian Affairs; Outlines Duties of Indian Agent
Discussion of Indian affairs. Outlines treaty with Creek Nation, including boundaries, trade, punishment of Indian murders, etc. Refers to affairs at Coleraine. Reflects opinion of the President. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Indian Affairs
Discusses affairs with the Creeks and hopes for Indians to live in peace with each other. Mentions responsibility of government and Indian agents. Refers to concerns with inhabitants of Georgia. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Directing the Live Oak to Move on to Philadelphia
McHenry considers Talbot's suggestion but orders the shipment of lumber to proceed to Philadelphia instead of be unloaded at New York.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Directing Talbot to take posession of Daniel Tingley's account books
McHenry directs Talbot to take possession of the deceased Daniel Tingley's books and oversee his duties until the wishes of Congress can be known.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Directing Harris to Deliver Indian Goods to Hodgdon
McHenry directs Harris to deliver Samuel Hodgdon the Indian goods that are slated for transport to Tennessee.
Rhees CollectionDiplomatic relations with France
Several months after the Jay Treaty, McHenry insists that the United States still highly values neutrality. If the treaty bothers France and triggers hostilities, McHenry argues, it is not the United …
James McHenry PapersDiplomacy with Algiers and the construction of frigates
McHenry informs Washington that under the peace between the United States and Algiers, he must suspend all orders respecting the building of frigates; however, McHenry urges Washington to consider the …
James McHenry PapersDetailed Instructions for the Execution of the Plan for Civilizing the Cherokee
Attaches speech, approved by the president, to the Cherokees. Laments that recent attempts to civilize the Indians have failed; states that the key is to "wean them from hunting and trapping," and …
John Adams PapersDetailed Instructions for Commander in Georgia to Dispose Troops to Keep Peace Between Creek Indians & Georgians
Notes that a treaty has been concluded with the Creek Indians reaffirming desires to live in friendship with the United States; however, asks Gaither to be prepared for contingencies. Says that the …
John Adams PapersDetachments to Oswego and Niagara
Capt. Lewis is asked by James McHenry and George Washington to deliver a letter to Governor-General Lord Dorchester in Canada. Lewis is to inform Lord Dorchester that detachments of U.S. troops are in …
James McHenry PapersDetachments sent to Canada
McHenry informs Governor-General Lord Dorchester in Canada that, according to the second article in the Treaty of Amity, U.S. detachments are being sent to the posts at Oswego and Niagara and the …
James McHenry PapersDetachment from West Point to Oswego and Niagara
McHenry orders for two hundred troops stationed at West Point, New York to be detached to Oswego and Niagara. McHenry asks Schuyler's opinion on the best route for them to take and approximations on …
James McHenry PapersDelivery of Munitions
Directs delivery of paper cartridges to hold sixteen pounds of cannon powder.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Lead for Ammunition
Letter, directs delivery of lead for balls to prove new gun barrels.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Delivery of iron and steel for transportation to an armory
Directs the delivery of five tons of iron and half a ton of steel to be delivered for transportation to the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts.
James McHenry PapersDelivery of Clothing
Orders to deliver uniform items to soldier.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery for Troops Southward Bound
Order to deliver uniforms to Samuel Hodgdon for troops stationed in New York.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDeliver Three Three-Handed Boats from Schenectady to Jacob S. Glen
McHenry orders Hodgdon to deliver three three-handed boats to Jacob S. Glen.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Correspondence on military matters and Col. Rochefontaine
Basic correspondence between McHenry and Washington. At the end of the letter, McHenry informs Washington that Col. Rochefontaine has changed his request from a court martial to a court of inquiry; …
James McHenry PapersCordage for the Frigate
Mr. Harris should permit the removal of the cordage which is intended for store of the frigate. When is permissible to take it on board, an order will be issued for that purpose.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayCopy of Authority Sent to Governor of New York; Regarding Cotton Proposal
McHenry states that he has sent to Governor Jay of New York a copy of Wadsworth's formal authority to act as Indian commissioner in the ongoing Cohnawaga-New York land dispute. Also says that he …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersContract for construction of 36 gun frigate by James Hackett
McHenry informs Fox that contract for construction of 36 gun frigate will be assigned to James Hackett, who should begin making preparations. Expectation is ten months to completion. Has communicated …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToContinued Commission & Instructions for Resolution of Seven Nations of Canada Land Dispute
Official certificate granting Wadsworth continuing position as Indian commissioner for the Iroquois-New York land dispute. States that the sole object of the treaty is to allow the Indian claim to the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersConstruction the frigate for the Dey of Algiers
McHenry informs Washington that Pickering believes responsibility for the building of the frigate for the Dey of Algiers lies more with the War Department than the State Department. McHenry says that …
James McHenry PapersConstruction of a frigate for the Dey of Algiers
McHenry informs Washington that there are a surplus of materials from the construction of three frigates that can be used for the construction of a frigate promised to the Dey of Algiers. McHenry asks …
James McHenry Papers
