James McHenry Papers
375 documents
Militia aggression in Indian country
McHenry advises that regular troops replace militiamen in frontier defense because it would offer more consistency to military operations and would "lessen that thirst for Indian land and plunder …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum on the private purchase of a large quantity of swords
McHenry makes a memo on information he received from Col. Mentges on a man from Savannah named Cox or Cooke who purchased $1,200 in horsemen's swords.
James McHenry PapersMemorandum on Indians and military affairs
Memorandum discussing treaty with Indians; recruiting service; army pay and ration, and other military matters.
James McHenry PapersMemo regarding contractor shipments
Directs procedures for contractors' provisions.
James McHenry PapersMcHenry's Case with the State; Election News
Winchester refers to a case between McHenry and the state, but tells him they are loathe to do anything that diminishes their revenue. He refers to politics, and how they wait for news from a …
James McHenry PapersMatters before the Court and Local Politics
James Winchester writes from Baltimore regarding a court case, and General Smith's conduct, which opposes the sense of his constituents. He writes of political matters and treaties without making …
James McHenry PapersLand speculation and the western frontier
Dillon describes Tennessee and other western lands, while promoting land speculation and the surefire profits that come with speculating. Dillon mentions peace with Indians, but alludes to White …
James McHenry PapersIntroducing a French gentleman to the U.S. Minister to France
McHenry informs Monroe - who is currently serving as the U.S. Minister to France - of a French gentleman who wishes to pay him a visit in Paris.
James McHenry PapersIntelligence report on Chief Red Pole and the Chickasaws
Intelligence report on Chief Red Pole and Chickasaws.
James McHenry PapersInformation requested on the frigate promised to the Dey of Algiers
McHenry requests from Pickering information on the frigate promised to the Dey of Algiers, including its dimensions, weight of metal, and number of guns, so that McHenry may begin preparatory steps in …
James McHenry PapersIndian affairs and treaties
General Superintendent of Indian Affairs Benjamin Hawkins describes the Treaty of New York of 1790, the Creek Nation, Indian boundaries, and murders on the frontier.
James McHenry PapersIllegal capture of American vessels by the British
Addresses complaints from American merchants on the illegal capture of vessels by Great Britain, in violation of the Jay Treaty. McHenry insists that the only solution right now is to have Congress …
James McHenry PapersFrench movements on the frontier and acquisition of Louisiana Territory from Spain
Describes movements of French agents on the frontier and their relation with Indians. Pasteur reports that James Johnson has said that the United States has "very few friends" in that region. Pasteur …
James McHenry PapersFrench movements on the frontier
Concerning French movements on the frontier and their relations with Indians.
James McHenry PapersFrench correspondence with McHenry
Letter, written in French, from Grandprey to McHenry. Grandprey desires to meet up with James Monroe - U.S. Minister to France - while he's in Paris for business.
James McHenry PapersFormal peace between Britain and France
Discussion of peace between Britain and France and its impact on Detroit, American troops, and various goods.
James McHenry PapersEstimate of guns and military stores for a small frigate
Provides an estimate of the price of ordnance and military stores; lists pay of naval officers and crew; discusses equipping Frigate.
James McHenry PapersEnhancing the Value of Western lands, Etc.
McHenry comments on the health of Mrs. Murray and the benefits of either a sea voyage or a trip to the springs as aids to her recovery. He believes that Murray's actions respecting the western lands …
James McHenry PapersEnclosed letter from a Frenchman to Governor Blount on the Jay Treaty
McHenry encloses a letter written by a Frenchman who held a commission under the state of North Carolina during the Revolutionary War. The letter, addressed to Governor William Blount of the Southwest …
James McHenry PapersElected official not Representing his Electorate
James Winchester writes of an unnamed politician who is acting in opposition to the desire of the electorate. There is a committee that has called upon him to explain his reasoning. He is creating …
James McHenry PapersDiscusses troops for frontier protection
Discusses troops for frontier protection and the potential withdraw of Ellicot from duties.
James McHenry PapersDirecting a lookout for French agents on the frontier
General Wayne directs a lookout for French agents on the frontier and provides a brief update on Indian relations.
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with the Six Nations
Pickering critiques the "liberal supplies" that were given to the Six Nations at a time when the United States needed to secure their friendship, and argues that times have since changed and that it …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with France
Several months after the Jay Treaty, McHenry insists that the United States still highly values neutrality. If the treaty bothers France and triggers hostilities, McHenry argues, it is not the United …
James McHenry PapersDiplomacy with Algiers and the construction of frigates
McHenry informs Washington that under the peace between the United States and Algiers, he must suspend all orders respecting the building of frigates; however, McHenry urges Washington to consider the …
James McHenry Papers
