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28 documents
Secretary of War McHenry to Chickasaw Chiefs on Boundary Disputes and Presents
Representatives of the Chickasaw nation who have traveled to Philadelphia are reassured about the efforts of their "Father" (the President, George Washington) to see to their interests amid a boundary …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionRegulations Respecting Salutes
James McHenry details the number of guns with which to salute officers of different ranks among foreign navies.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMore James McHenry to James Wilkinson on Situation in Indian/Spanish Country
McHenry advises Wilkinson about the situation, as he had in his letter of the previous day; emphasizes not offending Spanish and rectifying disposition of U.S. troops.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry to Wilkinson Concerning Situation in Indian/Spanish Country
James McHenry writes General James Wilkinson on sending an officer to investigate an affair concerning the possible demolition of U.S. forts in Indian country and the claims of Spanish subjects to …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry to Guion, Forwarding Letter Concerning Efforts to Conciliate Spanish and Enforce Treaty
James McHenry forwards to Capt. Isaac Guion a letter to General Wilkinson, detailing the efforts made to conciliate Spanish officers in the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region and enforce the recent …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry to Guion, Commenting on Border Situation with Canada & How it Affects Border Situation in Florida
James McHenry informs Capt. Isaac Guion of the situation on the border with British Canada, and opines on a rumored British invasion of points south. Advises that the relationship with the Spanish in …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry Chastises Guion, Comments on Situation in U.S.-Spanish Florida Border Region
James McHenry chastises Capt. Isaac Guion for not executing his orders in the Natchez-Chickasaw Bluffs region more effectively. Notes he will be more explicit in future instructions, to avoid …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionLetter Concerning U.S.-Spanish Interactions During Surveying of Boundary with Spanish Florida
Pickering writes McHenry about the situation concerning the boundary line being surveyed between the U.S. and Spanish Florida. Mentions Spanish governor's dissatisfaction with the conduct of the U.S. …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionJames McHenry forwarding letter on situation in Indian/Spanish Country to Isaac Guion
Frontispiece to an enclosed letter written to General Wilkinson; rationale being that the enclosed orders would affect Capt. Guion, who appears to have been posted to Fort Washington, but that the …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionJames McHenry forwarding letter concerning orders to Isaac Guion
McHenry forwards to Guion letters written 9th and 10th of June to General Wilkinson, presumably concerning Guion's deployment to make the rounds of posts in territory claimed by both Indians and …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionJames McHenry Comments on the Florida Boundary Mission of Isaac Guion
McHenry comments on the mission of Capt. Isaac Guion to the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region, specifically to the Walnut Hills and Natchez. Commends Guion as a fine officer and expresses hope that …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionInstructions to Capt. Guion Concerning Management of U.S. Posts in U.S.-Florida Border Region
Directs Capt. Guion to see that the terms of the treaty with Spain concerning the border region between the U.S. and Spanish Florida are enforced. Specifically mentions: keeping Indians under U.S. …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionInstructions for Interpost Communication, Indian Gifts, and Pay Draws
Discusses distribution of U.S. forces in territory east of the Mississippi. Requests that information be forwarded to post commanders wherever Guion is not, be they Walnut Hills, Chickasaw Bluffs, or …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionInformation Regarding Diplomatic Situation Surrounding Enforcement of Treaty of Madrid (U.S.-Spanish Florida Border)
James McHenry expresses hope that Isaac Guion has distributed annual presents to the Chickasaws; notes that Spanish officers have obstructed enforcement of the treaty in the U.S.-Spanish Florida …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionFurther Instructions to Isaac Guion on U.S.-Spanish Florida Border Situation
Encloses several letters for the edification of Capt. Guion on the ongoing diplomatic situation regarding the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region, and enjoins him to keep the peace and care for his …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionWilkinson & McHenry Correspond on Regulations for Insubordination & Discipline (2)
Wilkinson mentions requisitions for the Army, and promises his frank opinion on the insubordination and discipline of the troops in a future letter. Reply from McHenry surmises that Wilkinson should …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionWilkinson & McHenry Correspond on Regulations for Insubordination & Discipline
Wilkinson mentions requisitions for the Army, and promises his frank opinion on the insubordination and discipline of the troops in a future letter. Reply from McHenry surmises that Wilkinson should …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionViews on Protection of Commerce and Defense of Territory, with Cost Estimates
McHenry advises Congress on measures necessary to assert and defend U.S. rights against the encroachments of European powers. Lists these measures, including expansion of Navy and Army, increased …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionRequest for Explanation of Bills Drawn, and Order to Cease Drawing Them (2)
McHenry mentions that the War Dept. is simplifying accounts. Thus Caleb Swan is being assigned to the payment of all troops on the Mississippi; Guion is to provide a full account of bills drawn, …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionRequest for Explanation of Bills Drawn, and Order to Cease Drawing Them
McHenry mentions that the War Dpt. is simplifying accounts. Thus a Lt. Swan is being assigned to the payment of all troops on the Mississippi; Guion is to provide a full account of bills drawn, …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionRequest for Cooperation with Mr. Williamson at Natchez
McHenry to officer commanding at Natchez (Guion at this time), recommending the bearer, a Mr. Williamson, as a "worthy and deserving gentleman," and asking that Guion help Williamson during the …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionOn the Necessity of Declaring the Purpose of Bills Drawn an Officer
Acknowledges receipt of bills drawn by Guion, importunes Guion to report the purpose and disbursement of these, and to always include such accounts in the future.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry Instructs Guion to Observe Instructions from Wilkinson
James McHenry directs the officer in charge at Natchez (Guion at this time) to observe instructions from BG Wilkinson.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry Instructs Guion to Inform Citizens and Spanish Garrisions of Est. of U.S. Governance in Mississippi Territory
James McHenry asks the commander of U.S. troops at Natchez (Guion, at this time) to inform inhabitants that a bill establishing government for the Mississippi Territory (of which they are a part) is …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry Gives Guion Specifications for a Report on Possible Fort Sites on Southern Border of U.S.
McHenry comments that while he does not know the President's wishes on establishing a new fort on the 31st line of north latitude, the boundary line est. in the Treaty of Madrid, but asks that a …
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