James McHenry Papers
375 documents
On the sudden changes in France
Mentions the sudden changes in France, the success of the Allied Powers, and an approach toward the restoration of the monarchy, and how this might change the President's strategy and induce him to …
James McHenry PapersOn the subject of Indian trade
Wolcott writes on the subject of Indian trade, insisting that public establishments are nuisances and that abuses occur under this system. Wolcott argues that the interest and policy of government …
James McHenry PapersOn the subject of commissions and Northampton insurgents
Tracy recommends certain officers for commission and assures McHenry that the Northampton insurgents (those who participated in Shays' Rebellion) do not have the capacity to start another …
James McHenry PapersMonies paid on account of fortifications
Memorandum charting the money paid for fortifications, with a list of dollars and sites.
James McHenry PapersMerchantman to deliver tents, arms, and clothing
Asks the Attorney General if there is a merchantman in Winchester who can be trusted in delivering tents, arms, and clothing to troops.
James McHenry PapersMemoir of the New Bavarian Field Pieces
Rumford describes the new Bavarian field pieces which were constructed under his direction. He explains various design elements, such as a mode of carrying the gunners, dual lines of sight, and …
James McHenry PapersIndian trade and dependence on the United States
Asks the Treasury Secretary to withhold from further communication with Congressman Robert Harper on the subject of establishing a trading house among the Creek Nation, until he has additional time to …
James McHenry PapersIndependent farmers and planters in Virginia
Acknowledges that he has received and will consider the recommendation of Mr. Butler as an officer. Comments on the recent elections in Virginia, which he states is full of "independent farmers and …
James McHenry PapersHiring a new Assistant Secretary
Informs McHenry that he still possesses only one aid; states that he does not desire to inconvenience any officer to become a mere copiest. Explains that he decided to hire an Assistant Secretary at …
James McHenry PapersGrowing opposition to the Federalist Party
Sedgwick expresses concern of the growing opposition to the Federalist Party, spurred in part by the regular pay of officers in the Provisional Army before they performed any actual services.
James McHenry PapersFunding a new Assistant Secretary for General Hamilton
Encloses a letter from General Hamilton requesting funds to pay for a new Assistant Secretary. States that he plans to inform Hamilton to not take the initiative to hire one outside of the law in the …
James McHenry PapersForwarding letters to and from Count Rumford
Forwards a copy of the correspondence between Rufus King and Count Rumford, in which Rumford politely declines the appointment for Inspector General of the Artillery.
James McHenry PapersFortifications at Baltimore and a request for more funds
Congressman Samuel Smith requests more money be allotted to the erection of fortifications surrounding Baltimore than the $20,000 that Smith deems a deficient sum.
James McHenry PapersFederalist anger over Adams's peace commission to France
Senator Tracy expresses intense anger over John Adams' decision to send a peace commission to France, demanding that McHenry answer whether or not the rumors of such a peace commission are true. Tracy …
James McHenry PapersFederal response to Fries's Rebellion
Tracy informs McHenry that he will soon provide a list of a selection of officers for the Provisional Army. Tracy also insists that McHenry treat the recent John Fries's Rebellion in Pennsylvania with …
James McHenry PapersExposing a deceptive contractor
Because next year's contracts will be signed soon, an anonymous author writes McHenry regarding the present contractor at Elizabethtown. Says that the contractor is not who he says he is, but William …
James McHenry PapersEncouraging Count Rumford to enter the American service
Encourages Count Rumford to revisit his native country - the United States - and insists that he will be well-received. Discusses the military academy and states that he has been authorized to offer …
James McHenry PapersEnclosing a model for the new Bavarian field pieces
Informs McHenry that as he has been employed in Bavaria, Germany to work on the construction of artillery, he has taken pains to improve field pieces. In addition, the battalion guns constructed under …
James McHenry PapersEnclosed 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 PapersDirecting officers to report to General Hamilton
Orders that all officers of the Provisional Army report to Major General Hamilton within four months of the date of this notification.
James McHenry PapersDelivery of supplies to the 10th Regiment of Infantry
Asks the keeper of military stores to send a list of supplies to the 10th Regiment of Infantry.
James McHenry PapersCorrespondence on troop movements
General MacPherson informs McHenry that it is "utterly impossible" to move the particular troops in question sooner than Wednesday morning.
James McHenry PapersCorrespondence on military matters and French diplomacy
Tracy discusses controversy surrounding a particular officer that he had previously recommended for commission, but stands by other recommendations. Tracy also discusses diplomatic relations with the …
James McHenry PapersConflict with a contractor over allowances
Addresses the issue of a contractor named John Bray who is refusing to furnish quarters for troops at his current allowance at two-and-a-half percent, holding out for his former allowance at five …
James McHenry PapersConference with the Creek Indians
The Superintendent of Southern Indian Affairs reports on a conference with the Creeks, also mentioning diplomatic relations and cooperation with Spain. States that if there is to be any Indian …
James McHenry Papers
