James McHenry Papers
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Statement of the powder purchased at New York
Statement of the powder purchased at New York, enclosed and received by Col. Ebenezer Stevens.
James McHenry PapersStatement of powder and salt petre
Provides a statement of the amount of powder and salt petre on hand, and the various locations of deposit.
James McHenry PapersStatement of accounts for the War Department
A statement of accounts for the War Department, from the Auditor of the Treasury Department,
James McHenry PapersSix Troops of Light Dragoons
Hamilton indicates he will take steps to immediately comply with the President's orders to reduce twelve regiments, but inquires on any directives relative to the status of the six troops of Light …
James McHenry PapersSettling the accounts of the late purveyor
Brief memo on the accounts of Mr. Francis, the late purveyor, at the Treasury; Wolcott has been asked to give his opinion on it.
James McHenry PapersResignation as chief clerk of the War Department
Acknowledges Caldwell's letter of resignation as chief clerk of the War Department. Expresses a wish that Caldwell would have suspended his decision until meeting McHenry's successor - Samuel Dexter. …
James McHenry PapersResignation as chief clerk of the War Department
In light of McHenry's resignation as Secretary of War, Caldwell also announces his resignation as chief clerk of the War Department.
James McHenry PapersRequesting an increase in wages
In expectation for the time in which wages for clerks will be determined by the War Department, Samuel Armin - a single parent of four children - writes McHenry asking to please consider him for an …
James McHenry PapersRegarding his resignation as chief clerk
Delivers thanks to John Stagg for debunking the rumors that McHenry had pressured him to resign as chief clerk of the War Department in order to make room for his brother-in-law.
James McHenry PapersRegarding General Pinckney's visit to Fort Wilkinson
Discusses General Pinckney, who had recently visited Fort Wilkinson with instructions to correct all abuses and leave things in good order. Also discusses candidates for the artillery.
James McHenry PapersRegarding a request from Lieutenant Smith
Responds to Lieutenant Smith, politely refusing to his request on grounds that it would set an unwanted precedent and interfere with the paymaster's instructions from the Treasury.
James McHenry PapersRegarding a compensation claim by Col. Dinsmore
Regarding a claim by Col. Silas Dinsmore, a recently-resigned colonel appointed by General Knox who is now making claim for compensation. Asks for the General's opinion on it. Adds that he considers …
James McHenry PapersRegarding a bill for military appropriations
Acknowledges receiving the bill for military appropriations, concerning horses and cavalry units in particular. Mentions a stipend for the Choctaw Indians.
James McHenry PapersReducing twelve regiments
Requests him to transmit copies of the law reducing the twelve regiments to Generals Hamilton and Pinckney, with orders to make immediate arrangements in reducing them. Also requests that officers and …
James McHenry PapersRecommendation for clerk and store keeper at Harper's Ferry
Writes that a better person could not fill the job of clerk and store keeper at Harper's Ferry than George North, who is well-respected in Berkeley County.
James McHenry PapersOre near the armory at Harper's Ferry
Tries to reassure General Lee that he is attending to current business with all his power. Mentions the presence of ore near the armory at Harper's Ferry, stressing that it must belong exclusively to …
James McHenry PapersOn the subject of McHenry's retirement
Acknowledges the receipt of his last letter, thanking him for his kindness. States that he sincerely regrets McHenry's coming retirement.
James McHenry PapersOn the removal of offices from Philadelphia for the summer
Mentions that the President has requested a meeting with the Heads of Departments to determine a time for the removal of offices from Philadelphia during the summer fever season. McHenry tells …
James McHenry PapersOn his resignation as chief clerk
In light of recent rumors that McHenry had pressured Stagg into resigning as chief clerk in order to promote his brother-in-law to the position, McHenry had asked Stagg to formally renounce any truth …
James McHenry PapersMeeting between Heads of Departments
Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert informs McHenry that he has been requested by John Adams to arrange a meeting between the Heads of Departments at his house at 7:00 that evening.
James McHenry PapersMajor Tousard's Claims and Promotion
States that he cannot determine anything concerning the claims of Major Tousard and Silas Dinsmore. Desires to commission Tousard as both Lieutenant Colonel and Inspector.
James McHenry PapersList of officers for the Provisional Army
Concerning a list of officers for the Provisional Army, particularly the omission of Mr. Martin which he discusses in detail.
James McHenry PapersList of officers and vacancies for each regiment
Document specifying the number and grades of officers necessary for each regiment, along with vacancies. Implies a shortage in officers.
James McHenry PapersInquiry into the conduct of a superintendent
President Adams highly approves of the inquiry into the conduct of the Superintendent of the factory at Springfield.
James McHenry PapersEstablishment of a foundry near Harper's Ferry
Writes that no decision has been reached on the establishment of a foundry in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry for the manufacture of muskets and cannon.
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