James McHenry
3105 documents
Formal Appointment Letter, Request Reply
Appoints Custis as Colonel, requests acceptance/declination. Will inform Custis of other officers ranking later.
Custis Family PapersForeign Affairs
McHenry discusses the situation in Europe and notes that negotiations between the Emperors of Germany and Prussia respecting preparations to meet the army of the Directory so as to extinquish their …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Focus on Military Provisional Army Needs in South Carolina
Reports the President's commitment to speedy attention to appointments. Lists needs in South Carolina.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Findings of Land Survey for Connecticut Fortifications
Connecticut is preparing to cede land to the U.S. for the construction of two forts, Trumbull & Griswold. McHenry transmits the findings of a survey of the land in question, by Captain Decius …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersFilling Vacancies During a Senate Recess
Relays correspondence with Charles Lee, the Attorney General, on the question of a legislative act authorizing the President to fill vacancies in office while the Senate is not in session. Provides a …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Extract of Colonel Butler's Letter
McHenry forwards an extract of a letter from Colonel Thomas Butler who is located at Belle Canton in Tennessee.
Alexander Hamilton PapersExtends Invitation as Adjutant General under General Hamilton
Outlines act to better organize US troops and the responsibilities of the Adjutant General. Reports needs of General Hamilton for such a position and calls North to the commission.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Expresses Concerns about Rations Process and Contractors
Requests opinion on enclosed circular on supplying rations. Expresses concerns about the business of contracts with this decision.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concerns about [?]'s Papers
Discussion of seizure of letters; requests that Hawkins take possession of [?]'s papers immediately, with fear of the repercussion of [?]'s temperament.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Wilkinson's Promotion
Refers to General [James] Wilkinson's claims to promotion and his own promise not to oppose, but warns of the danger of half-confidences. Concerned about expectations from Spain. Requests that …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Public Opinion of Published Letter
Refers to a letter extract from General Davis, published in the Richmond paper, which has been taken out of context and original meaning.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Captain Frye's Court Martial
Encloses proceedings of a general court martial by order of Captain Frederick Frye. Complains that Frye had no such authority and that there was no advocate. Refers to instructions for a court …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explanation & Accounting for Defenses of Baltimore & Boston
An explanation of measures taken for constructing defenses at Baltimore and Boston. Includes an estimate of the expense for the construction of a fort [Fort McHenry] to be erected at Whetstone Point …
John Adams PapersExplains Reasons Why One Nominee Declined Appointment
Encloses schedule that was forgotten in the previous post. Mentions plans of officers to decline nominations until actual operations are necessary in order to maintain occupations. Claims that this is …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Nominations who did not Pass
Encloses list of names submitted by the General to the Senate. Comments on several men who have not accepted the nomination or were not approved. Intends to follow guidelines for ranks by schedule.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Method of Settling Mr. Colfax's Account
Explains method of settling account for Mr. Colfax.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Efforts to Put Down Insurgents
Speaks of possibility of government enforcement against insurgents. Presumes organization of volunteer militia. Hopes to surprise insurgents with troops from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Designation of Posts on New York Harbor Islands
Explains consideration of all troops stationed in the islands of the harbor of New York as belonging to one post. The senior officer will be given double rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Creation of Brigade and Brigadier General with Pennsylvania Volunteer Troops
Refers to transition of rank from the old army to the provisional army and General Habersham's appointment as Brigadier General. Reports that Pennsylvania has supplied more troops under the name of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Clothing Contracts in Preparation for Autumn
Outlines instructions to supply clothing, explaining the lateness of the season. Concerned that clothing be produced before autumn. Links clothing with recruitment. Requests communication with …
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Expenses Related to the Removal to Trenton
Accounts related to extra expenses for the removal to Trenton should conform to the following principles: married men can charge for house rent, transportation of furniture, carriage hire for their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of removing offices to Trenton
Requests the sum of money that will be necessary to cover the expenses of removing the accountant's office to Trenton due to fever in Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Expenses of Joseph Williams
McHenry authorizes the allowance of all reasonable expenses incurred by Joseph Williams, paymaster of the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts, or on journeys relative to the business of the armory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of James Willson
James Willson, a Cadet in the First Regiment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, has been ordered by Major Lewis Tousard to convey dispatches from Rhode island to the Secretary of War. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
