James McHenry Papers
375 documents
Clerk recommendation for the War Office
Recommends Stephen Hillis as clerk in the War Office.
James McHenry PapersCharges Against General Wayne
Attorney General Lee writes to McHenry regarding his opinion of a court martial for General Wayne, based on charges brought forth by General Wilkinson. He discusses that the President, as Commander in …
James McHenry PapersCharges against General Anthony Wayne
McHenry directs the opinion of George Washington on the charges brought against General Anthony Wayne by James Wilkinson.
James McHenry PapersCan the President Declare a Court Martial?
He believes the President ex officio as Commander in Chief has the power to order a court martial. But it seems like a bad idea. Offers a suggestion on how to conduct the business.
James McHenry PapersAuthorization of Pay or Remuneration for Militia Services
James McHenry informs the Governor of Tennessee that while he may call on the state militia for emergency defense of the frontier, he ultimately needs to notify the War Department and President on the …
James McHenry PapersAttachment of Pay for a Discharged Soldier
The attorney general is writing to McHenry with regard to a case of a soldier who used his pay arrearage as a guarantee. Lee is attempting to clarifying what the paymaster's responsibilities are in …
James McHenry PapersAsks for Housing, General News
Murray writes a friend letter to McHenry, discussing his need for a boarding house during the session, as well as political news from Baltimore, French politics, and casual greetings.
James McHenry PapersAdvice on future payments to workmen for services
Advice on future payments to workmen for services.
James McHenry PapersAccommodations Not as Desired
He thanks McHenry for his letter, and tells him the lodgings he found for him will not do. He needs something with a little downstairs parlor and a bedroom in the neighborhood. He also thanks him for …
James McHenry PapersAccepting the position of Consul in Saint-Domingue
Folger expresses thanks to McHenry for mentioning him to Pickering as a qualified individual to fill the position of Consul in Saint-Domingue, which he is currently waiting to accept.
James McHenry PapersAbout Their Correspondence
Murray makes his apologizes to McHenry for the volume of his correspondence; he's a great talker, and he finds it agreeable to hold these soliloquies towards McHenry. He discusses some election …
James McHenry PapersAbout Southern Elections
Discusses elections, and the nature of them, and how he has never known of such an election of principles before. He asks that his regards be given to a number of people.
James McHenry PapersA Speech by the President
The address of the President he has seen from Annapolis raises concerns about who will replace him.
James McHenry PapersWhite encroachment on Indian lands
Discusses a petition of white settlers demanding the right to settle on Indian lands.
James McHenry PapersSurgeon for the USS Constitution
Discusses the appointment of a surgeon for the USS Constitution, along with Mr. Oliver's recommendation of Mr. Yates for Aux Cayes.
James McHenry PapersSupplement to the militia law
McHenry agrees with Howard's opinion that a defect in militia law must be reformed, but McHenry insists that at this point in the Congressional session, it is best to postpone the subject until later.
James McHenry PapersSummary of intelligence gathered on a British post
Informs the Secretary of State of the erection of a British post on American lands; requests that the evacuation of the post by the British appear voluntary and not done through diplomatic means.
James McHenry PapersRequest for swords and pistols to Pittsburgh
Keeper of Military Stores John Harris is asked to send 63 horsemen's swords and 63 pairs of pistols to Capt. Van Rensselaer in Pittsburgh in addition to the calvary equipment ordered the day prior.
James McHenry PapersReport on the journey to Paris and French attitudes toward internal divisions in America
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney informs James McHenry that he and General Marshall are on their way to Paris so that the delay of their journey is not attributed to bad motives. Pinckney reports that the …
James McHenry PapersRegarding vouchers for secret service
Regarding vouchers for secret services; addresses money paid to Mr. Fowler for fraudulent pretensions to service as a spy.
James McHenry PapersRegarding the Spanish presence at Chickasaw Bluff
Regarding the Spanish presence at Chickasaw Bluff - located in Tennessee - and Spanish intentions to reoccupy a post in clear violation of Pinckney's Treaty, which placed the Chickasaws under U.S. …
James McHenry PapersRegarding the care of British deserters
Request for the Attorney General's opinion on how to handle the care of three British deserters under Vice Admiral Vanderput. McHenry raises the question of sovereignty and weighs the various …
James McHenry PapersRegarding the appointment a chief clerk
Ensures Nathan Jones - an employee in the War Department - that the appointment of Samuel Lewis to replace the recently resigned John Stagg as Chief Clerk was in no way meant to be an insult to Jones' …
James McHenry PapersRegarding Spanish-Indian relations on the frontier
Memorandum of Indian information from William Claiborne. Discusses Cherokee settlement and an Indian delegation to the Spanish. The Spanish allegedly sought to place the southern tribes under Spanish …
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