James McHenry
3105 documents
Inquiry into Purchasing New Type of Saddle
Discusses the possible purchase of a supply of a new pattern of saddle.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInquiry into and Request for Issue of Musket Stocks to Musket Manufacturer
Directs issue of 1,000 musket stocks to the Treasury Dept., for use by a musket manufacture contractor.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Informing the Commander in Chief
McHenry stresses the importance of keeping General Washington well informed so that when he does take command, he can do so with the knowledge he needs to be an effective commander.
Alexander Hamilton PapersInformation Regarding Regiments' Private Contracting for Uniforms
Informs Harris that the 14th, 15th, and 9th regiments have contracted out for some of their uniforms; thus not as many need be delivered from the military stores.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Indian trade and dependence on the United States
Asks the Treasury Secretary to withhold from further communication with Congressman Robert Harper on the subject of establishing a trading house among the Creek Nation, until he has additional time to …
James McHenry PapersIndian Relations
Cause and effect of white settlers and Indian hostilities on frontier of Georgia. Relates to the thefts of horses from the Choctaw King.
File II, Georgia Executive Department; Incoming Correspondence by Author to Governor.Independent farmers and planters in Virginia
Acknowledges that he has received and will consider the recommendation of Mr. Butler as an officer. Comments on the recent elections in Virginia, which he states is full of "independent farmers and …
James McHenry PapersIncentives for Musicians & Extra Allowances for Officers
McHenry explains the pay incentives that are available for attracting drummers and fifers and the circumstances in which extra allowances are allowed for officers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersImportant Not to Make Bad Worse
McHenry believes that the mission should continue to receive fair play and should be conducted with the same candor as if the measure is the best that could be devised. It is important not to make bad …
Robert Goodloe Harper Papers, Mm82024950Impact of Date of Acceptance on Relative Rank
McHenry agrees with Washington that the date of acceptance of an officer ought to have no part in determining his rank in relation to other officers of the same grade.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Illegible Document
Encloses a letter from [illegible]. Refers to a township.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Identifying Those Who Are Willing to Serve
Events may occur that render it indispensable to raise men so measures should be taken to identify qualified officers who are willing to serve. For that purpose, references have been solicited from …
Stephen Raphel PapersHorses for General Washington's Funeral
Major Tousard has been charged by General Hamilton with the superintendence of the funeral honors for General Washington. Tousard should be furnished with as many horses as he needs to perform his …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)General Washington's Expenses
A letter from Lt. General George Washington indicates that his expenses exceed the pay and emoluments provided for his recent journey from Mt. Vernon to Philadelphia and returning. It will therefore …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Court Martial Records
Encloses records from the General Court Martial. Illegible details.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Funeral Honours for George Washington
McHenry encloses to Hamilton the special directions from President John Adams relative to the funeral honors, to be paid to the memory of the late and beloved Chief, General George Washington.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
