James McHenry Papers
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Data chart of the American army between 1777 and 1783
Secretary at War Joseph Carleton complies with a request for information on the American army, enclosing a chart of data from 1777 to 1783.
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Regarding Communications with General Wilkinson
Letter, directs that General James Wilkinson will keep up a constant correspondence with Wayne. Knox will answer correspondence from Wilkinson and transmit a copy.
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Guidance regarding military administration and Indian warfare
Extract of a letter relating to disabled or invalided soldiers, and a note to Wilkinson clarifying the chain of command.
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Military supply estimates for 1796
Military supply estimates for the upcoming year.
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Travel Plans
Informs McHenry that he arrived at New York at eight o' clock this morning, but is going "onto the stage for Albany, as there is little appearance of a quick portage by water, I hold this the most …
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Three related drafts on the Revolutionary War
Discusses published forged documents; alludes to the Revolutionary War and slaves.
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Sorrow over the declining health of a loved one
Murray expresses extreme sorrow at the rapidly declining health of his wife, concluding the letter with an inquiry into bounty lands. Murray blames himself at one point for his wife's illness, …
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Shipbuilding materials for Algerine frigate
Memo by the Secretary of State describing the materials needed for construction the frigate for the Dey of Algiers.
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Seeking Appointment as the Consul to the Colony of Santa Domingo
Folger requests McHenry's recommendation that he be appointed the Consul of the South Colony of Santa Domingo.
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Seeking an Office as Surveyor General
Williamson writes of his son's fever, and says that he would like to put the boys in school, somewhere near him, which he cannot do in the city due to finances. He has heard that there is to be a …
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Rules concerning bounty lands
Describes rules in obtaining warrants for bounty lands, informing officers and soldiers that all claims must be forwarded to the War Office before January 1, 1799. As a result of the fraud and …
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Route from Albany to Fort Erie
Describes the 995-mile route from Albany to Fort Erie.
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Requesting a travel journal of western lands
McHenry requests for a travel journal that documents and describes the lands beyond Pittsburgh, including a portion of land which is to be sold under an act of Congress.
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Report on Elections, Russia
Murray is addressing the current standings in an election; he goes on to discuss the character of society, and savage and refined nations. He also seems to allude to Russia, mentioning Peter and other …
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Regarding an Election
Murray writes of the election results for members of Congress, and fears what will happen if the next President is not a Federalist.
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Recommending a Mediterranean naval force
Recommends a naval force in the Mediterranean and describes the range of Barbary powers.
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Recommendation of a French appointee in Saint-Domingue
Folger, acting as soon-to-be Consul in Saint-Domingue, recommends a French appointee - Citizen Lamontagne - to aid in the service of commerce between France and the United States.
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Recommendation for an appointment to Tennessee
Recommendation of Stephen Hillis for a clerk appointment in the Tennessee country.
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Questions on reducing military forces
McHenry argues for the necessity of a strong military force to counteract the force maintained by Great Britain and Spain on the northern and southern boundaries of the United States. McHenry advises …
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Quantity of troops at various posts
McHenry lists the number of troops stationed at each post.
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Proofreading War Department instructions
McHenry asks Secretary of the Treasury Wolcott to proofread the enclosed instructions, most likely dealing with the construction of a frigate for the Dey of Algiers.
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Officers appointed to build and equip frigates
List of officers appointed by the War Department to build and equip frigates at New York, Norfolk, and Portsmouth.
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Observations regarding the Saint Croix River boundary dispute
Memo regarding the St. Croix dispute between the British and United States over the northeastern boundary line, said by the Jay Treaty to be resolved through arbitration. McHenry urges that the third …
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No Secret Motives
Callender informs McHenry that the communications he handed to Mr. Edwards are from General Wayne, and that he transcribed them a year ago. The series of interrogatories is entirely misplaced. There …
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News of the Day
Murray writes a breezy, friendly letter to McHenry, in which he discusses local politics, and general news.
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