James McHenry
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Execution of Hunt or Perkins may as yet be respited.
07/25/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry discusses the impending execution of Sergeant Richard Hunt and allows for the possibility that the execution may as yet be overruled.
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Estimates of Construction Costs at Loftus's Heights
11/08/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry informs Hamilton of General Wilkinson's estimates of the costs of the Water Battery, Barracks, and Magazines which have been undertaken at Loftus's Heights.
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Estimate for the Ensuing Year
10/07/1799 Autograph Letter SignedIn order for McHenry to complete his estimate for the ensuing year he requires Simmons to furnish him with an estimate of the number of clerks needed in his office and their salaries, including …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Establishing a Military Academy, Etc.
07/08/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry discusses a number of matters including extra pay for extra work, a British work that establishes a scale for extra pay, and progress toward establishing a military academy.
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Escaping the Fever in Philadelphia
08/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWar Department offices are relocating temporarily to Trenton due to the yellow fever in Philadelphia. The Quartermaster General has instructions for transportation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Equalize the Supplies to Our Wants, Etc.
06/15/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry discusses the supply and pay concerns of the recruiting service.
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Enlisting None But Native Citizens
05/28/1799 Letter SignedHamilton reaffirms his commitment to enlisting none but native citizens or naturalized foreigners in to the Army. The criterion should be residence prior to the Revolution or the ability to present a …
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Encourages Selection of Good Characters
06/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncourages the selection of proper characters.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encourages Production of a Contract
10/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to a conversation which took place in Philadelphia, with a gentleman now settling in Baltimore. Encourages Oliver to induce gentleman for a contract for supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Passport for Raphel Family
10/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedExpresses sympathy. Encloses a passport for him, his wife, and children as approved by the Secretary of State.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses List of Potential Officers; Outlines Reimbursement Procedure
05/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedIn preparation for officer appointments, has written to Governor Davis with a list of potential names, included here. Questions if it was proper to include Spaight's name. Makes it clear that if …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Letters from the Quartermaster General and Brig. Gen. Wilkinson
09/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses letter from the Quartermaster General and from Brigadier General Wilkinson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Letters
04/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses an illegible letter, as well as a letter to the Attorney General from Mr. B. Reeder.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Letter from Captain Frederick Frye with Copy of His Charges
03/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses letter from Captain Frederick Frye with a copy of the charges brought against him.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Instructions for Brgiadier General Wilkinson
10/04/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses instructions for Brigadier General Wilkinson for Hamilton's information.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Information for Officers
04/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses information for captains and lieutenants in the provisional army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Information about Appointments
01/20/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses information about an appointment.
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Encloses Information about Appointment as Captain of Infantry
04/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses information about his official appointment as Captain of Infantry. Makes reference to request for French to join his regiment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Document; Requests Transmission
05/22/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses a requested document [illegible]. Requests transmission.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Copy of Report; Seeks Opinion
01/05/1799 Autograph Draft Letter SignedEncloses copy of report. Requests opinion as soon as possible. Anticipates start of regular service; expects a daily report.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Copy of Press Report
01/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses copy of press report [not included]. Seeks opinion. Reports busy activities. Expresses concern about Col. Smith's nomination.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Copies of Speeches
02/07/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSubmits speech to Bloody Fellow, Wolf Pound, and George Colbert. Will call upon the President in the morning for further instructions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Communications; Requests Opinion about Garrisons in Detroit
05/18/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses communications with Major Bradley, Colonel Hamtramck and Colonel Strong. Refers to nearby Indian chiefs. Requests opinion on garrisons at Detroit with men and non-commissioned officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Appointments for Cadets
10/28/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses appointments for Joshua Jamison and Thomas Buck as cadets.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Enclosed passport from Secretary of State
09/15/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses a passport by the Secretary of State. Had hoped that the recipient could enjoy his farm in Hartford County.
Stephen Raphel Papers
