James McHenry Papers
375 documents
Regarding proof of payroll fraud
Directs for proof of payroll fraud by Captain James Gillespie. McHenry announces that he will procure a qualified person to fill the place of Deputy Paymaster and Storekeeper.
James McHenry PapersRegarding heavy anchors for the USS Constellation
Directs correspondence regarding heavy anchors for the USS Constellation in Baltimore, to be transported the moment they are ready (if not yet completed, instructed to order one from Portsmouth).
James McHenry PapersRegarding extra expenses for USS Constellation
Regarding extra expenses for the frigate USS Constellation in Baltimore.
James McHenry PapersRegarding contemporary politics in Congress
Discusses financial matters; alludes to partisanship in Congress and "enemies to the President."
James McHenry PapersRegarding cannon and military stores
Discusses the exchange of cannon and directs military stores to Michilimackinac and Pittsburgh. McHenry also wishes to know if clothing for troops stationed in Tennessee has been forwarded.
James McHenry PapersRegarding an insurrection involving Spanish troops
Updates Pickering on his fever and mentions an insurrection involving Spanish troops. McHenry hopes for the expulsion of the Spanish from posts in U.S. territory.
James McHenry PapersRegarding a Spanish Spy
Describes evidence of a Spanish spy or agent and discusses the possibility of a Spanish alliance with Indians against the United States.
James McHenry PapersRegarding a French spy
Informs McHenry of evidence of a French spy, working to round up a force of Creek Indians on the frontier.
James McHenry PapersRecruits for the western frontier
Directs Henry Glenn to join Philip Schuyler in taking charge of a party of recruits for the western frontier.
James McHenry PapersRecommendation of ambassador for French mission
Discusses mission to France, recommending Pinckney as ambassador. Discusses possible opposition in the House of Representatives.
James McHenry PapersPropositions for increased defensive measures
Memorandum insisting that a defensive force is necessary to prepare against a united French-Spanish threat, particularly in the southern United States, including marines, dragoons, frigates, and …
James McHenry PapersProperly maintaining coastal garrisons
Inquires on the numbers of troops needed in order to properly defend coastal forts and garrisons in the event of an invasion. McHenry asks what the House plans to do in order to adequately provide …
James McHenry PapersOn the nation's resistance to a large military establishment
Requests the attention of the President and Congress to be directed to - what he considers - much-needed improvements in the military. Notes that this is difficult due to the country's resistance to …
James McHenry PapersOn the election of James Lloyd to the U.S. Senate
Uriah Forrest, an American statesman from Maryland, writes to James McHenry on his successful efforts to get James Lloyd elected to the Senate, filling a vacancy caused by the resignation of John …
James McHenry PapersOn peace negotiations between France and Portugal
Pickering writes to McHenry on mistakes made in peace negotiations between France and Portugal, and its relation to American diplomats.
James McHenry PapersObjections to an act to reorganize the Army
McHenry voices the opinion of the Washington administration to a bill in the House of Representatives that would reorganize the U.S. Army. McHenry argues that the bill would not allow the War …
James McHenry PapersNew storekeeper and deputy pay master
Regarding Edward Wright, the new storekeeper and deputy paymaster. McHenry gives Henley permission to keep Mr. Hillis on staff.
James McHenry PapersMilitary strategy on the Mississippi
Pickering gives a blistering critique of the proposal by some to attack the ports of St. Louis and New Madrid, arguing that it is folly to go on the offensive. Pickering insists that if hostilities …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding neutral vessels
Discusses rules of engagement between a neutral vessel and a belligerent power. Questions whether or not a neutral vessel has a right resist - by force - a search of their ship, or if a belligerent …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding neutral vessels
Discusses rules of engagement between a neutral vessel and a belligerent power. Questions whether or not a neutral vessel has a right resist - by force - a search of their ship, or if a belligerent …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding Franco-American relations
Memorandum on Franco-American relations; McHenry concludes that France is in a difficult spot and is unlikely to have the ability to garner a fleet for war against the United States.
James McHenry PapersMemorandum on the construction of a British block house
Memorandum on the construction of a British block house in American territory.
James McHenry PapersLetters given to the President
Enclosed letters to be given to President Adams from Benjamin Hawkins, General Superintendent of Indian Affairs south of the Ohio River.
James McHenry Papers
