James McHenry
3105 documents
Enclosed List of Invalid Pensioners
List of invalid pensioners for New York. Orders to obtain funds from Secretary of Treasury.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionEnclosed copy of account information
Encloses a copy of a letter from the accountant of the War Department containing information relative to claims upon due bills.
James McHenry PapersEnclosed Check to Complete Payment
Enclosed payment to settle account.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionEnclosed Abstract
Abstract for Capt. Edward Butler during his temporary assignment as Quartermaster General.
Conarroe Collection HSP Collection #146 (NUCMC 60-1616)Employing an Assistant Inspector of Arms
Nicholson is empowered to employ someone to assist in inspecting muskets, stocks, musket barrels, locks, bayonets, and ramrods at the public works in Philadelphia. He will paid at the rate of one …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Efforts to Better Organize the Troops
Refers to Captain Charles Hyde as settling large sums of money, working with the regimental paymaster. Refers to an act to better organize the troops and plans for promotions. Mentions potential role …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Drawing a Salary Either Quarterly or Half-Yearly
McHenry informs Hooker that he can draw his salary either quarterly or half-yearly, whichever suits him best.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirDoubts About Approving or Disapproving Sentences of Court Martials, Etc.
Hamilton questions whether he has the authority to approve or disapprove sentences of Court Martials that have been instituted by officials other than himself.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDistribution of Existing Military Authority
McHenry lists in detail Hamilton's responsibilities as Inspector General. In particular, he explains the deployment of troops and the means of communications between the various garrisons throughout …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDispute Over Relative Importance of the Army & Navy, & Need for Congressional Approval of Military Supply System
McHenry addresses a dispute between himself and the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, regarding the relative importance of the army and navy. Also notes review of Hamilton's plan of military …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Two Courts Martial
Appears to forward proceedings and sentencing of the court martial of an officer of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, Lt. Jacob Krumer [?]. Reminds Adams both of the lieutenant's sentence as governed by …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Treaty with Tennessee Indians
Refers to a US treaty with Tennessee Indians and necessary legislation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of the 12th Regiment
Discussion of the 12th Regiment with the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Terms of Service, Pay for Volunteers
Writes of recruits and terms of service and pay.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Swords and Process to Proof Swords for Officers
Discussion of contract for swords, scabbards, and belts and process to proof swords. Plan to allow extra measures to outfit officers
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Shipment and Distribution of Supplies
Writes about supplies, shipment, and distribution.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Roles of Purveyor, Quartermaster, Inspector
Speaks of requests to the purveyor for military stores. Refers to different roles of purveyor, inspector general, quartermaster general, and deputies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Responsibilities of Pinckney and Hamilton
Addresses question of soldier rations. Raises other questions about value and worth. Reports activity of Pinckney and Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Recruits
Has directed 2 parcels of clothing for New York and Connecticut regiments. Mentions potential April recruits. Discusses juggling positions of Captain Shoemaker, who has gone to the insurrection, and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Qualifications for Soldiers and Officers; Court Marital Process
Refers to army enlistment. Mentions qualifications to become a soldier and enlistment for officers. Refers to general court martials.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Promotions
Responds to his objections to officer promotions. Suggests that Washington issue the official form before the President. Mentions decline of Howard and Floyd based on "pretended difficulties."
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Promotion according to Presdential Regulation
Encloses regulations of the President relating to rank and promotion. Transmits information from lieutenant colonels. Considers the rule of promotion a good one.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Officers
Refers to previous correspondence. Speaks of several recommended potential officers.
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