James McHenry Papers
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Letter of Introduction for Robert McCormick
Oliver provides a letter of introduction for Robert McCormick, who plans to established manufactories near Philadelphia.
James McHenry PapersInformation on the construction of the USS Constellation
Encloses a statement on the cash expended for the construction of the Constellation frigate. Sterett also announces, with pleasure, that the unfinished business that Captain Thomas Truxtun left is …
James McHenry PapersIllegal settlement on the western frontier
Pickering informs McHenry about a letter he received from Kentucky on a possible forced settlement at the Muscle Shoals. 1000 men were said to be ready to proceed, but Pickering firmly believes that …
James McHenry PapersGarrison flags at Newport fortifications
Directs two garrison flags to be sent to Captain Elliott, who is preparing to embark for Newport, Rhode Island in order to take command of the fortifications there.
James McHenry PapersFrench attitudes toward Americans during the Quasi-War
Secretary of State Timothy Pickering expresses regret to Secretary of War James McHenry that his letter was prematurely published by the Pittsburgh newspaper. Pickering then reports that a source …
James McHenry PapersFilling the vacancy of deputy pay master and store keeper
Informs the accountant of Edward Wright's appointment to the office of Deputy Pay Master and Store-keeper in Tennessee, with a salary of $600.
James McHenry PapersExaminations for qualifying cadets for service
Memorandum explaining the examination used to qualify and judge candidates for vacancies in the corps of engineers or elsewhere in the military.
James McHenry PapersEvidence of foreign interference to excite Indian hostility
Memorandum containing evidence from the last few months of foreign interference in order to excite Indian hostility against Americans, particularly on the part of the Spanish - in clear of violation …
James McHenry PapersEstimate of dragoon and militia calvary expenses
Encloses estimate of dragoon and militia calvary expenses.
James McHenry PapersEnclosing a memorandum on British block house
Encloses a memorandum on the construction of a British block house in American territory.
James McHenry PapersDutch naval defeat to the British
The U.S. Minister to the Netherlands describes the Dutch naval defeat by the British and the repercussions of Adams' letter to the French, which he says has caused "undisguised resentment in the …
James McHenry PapersDiscussing General Wayne's search of a foreign national
Discusses General Anthony Wayne's search of a foreign national; recommends searching Powers's boat and papers because there is reason to believe that he has been engaged in practices "highly …
James McHenry PapersDirects the inspection of cannon for frigates
Informs Pickering of his instruction to DaCosta to examine the cannon for frigates.
James McHenry PapersDirecting letters from Mississippi
Encloses a list of artillery and military stores, and directs letters from the Mississippi to be carefully forwarded.
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with the French Directory
Expresses concern over the Directory's order that General Pinckney leave Paris.
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with Portugal and Spain
McHenry congratulates Smith - U.S. ambassador to Portugal - for beginning to master the Portuguese language, stressing that fluency is integral to diplomatic relations. With respect to Spain, McHenry …
James McHenry PapersDelivery of musket powder for proving gun barrells
Asks storekeeper John Harris to deliver one quarter cask of musket powder to John Nicholson - inspector of arms - for proving gun barrels.
James McHenry PapersDelivery of blankets to troops stationed in New York
Directs storekeeper John Harris to deliver twenty blankets to Samuel Hodgdon to be forwarded to Captain Frye of Governor's Island, New York. McHenry writes that the troops stationed there are in …
James McHenry PapersDelivery of annuities to the Chickasaw Nation
Requests the delivery of annuities to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to the Chickasaw Nation.
James McHenry PapersDebate regarding the military establishment and western frontier
McHenry acknowledges a significant debate in the House over whether a proposed addition to the military establishment be necessary. McHenry stands by his position that not only should the military …
James McHenry PapersCorrespondence on military matters
Basic correspondence between President John Adams and Secretary of War James McHenry in which Adams largely agrees with the sentiments of McHenry and other officers such as General James Wilkinson.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the spread of fever in Philadelphia
McHenry asks Benjamin Rush, a physician, for his advice on whether or not he should remove the War Office from the city of Philadelphia, which was suffering from the spread of fever.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the preparation of Indian annuities
McHenry's response to Harris's request for early attention to be given to packing up the goods necessary for Indian annuities in the present year. McHenry encloses a statement of the sums due, noting …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Creek delegation
Discusses Creek delegation to the federal government and discloses five hundred dollars to be delivered to disperse to any chiefs who did not attend and may feel jealous that those who attended …
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