James McHenry Papers
375 documents
Concerning the conduct of armed convoys
McHenry asks the Attorney General about the proper conduct for armed convoys in protecting American merchants against searches by ships of war of belligerent powers.
James McHenry PapersConcerning Spanish-American relations on the frontier
McKee writes from Mobile, informing McHenry that he is temporarily being held prisoner by the Spanish governor of Louisiana, Gayoso, and that he expects to set off to New Orleans the following day. …
James McHenry PapersConcerning impressment and Franco-American relations
Discusses impressment and Franco-American relations with the U.S. Minister to the Netherlands. Alludes to a general apathy in the House of Representatives on the issue. Concludes with a brief note on …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Franco-American relations and upcoming negotiations
Discusses eroding Franco-American relations and attacks the opposition party in Congress who he believes are working for the benefit of the French Directory, arguing that it strengthens France's …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Franco-American relations and the ambassador to France
McHenry considers the possibility that French colonists in the West Indies will begin demanding from their mother country that freer and more liberal trade with the United States be allowed. McHenry …
James McHenry PapersConcerning financial issues in the War Department
Extract of a letter written to the War Department accountant explaining the War Secretary's power to determine the rules of compensation and allowance for service where no rule has been established by …
James McHenry PapersConcerning financial issues and troop payments
Regarding a requisition on the Treasury for $20,000 for Major Freeman. McHenry also discusses pay for the troops at Norfolk.
James McHenry PapersConcerning expenditures for secret services
Discusses expenditures for secret services.
James McHenry PapersConcerning dragoons and presidential powers
Requests the opinion of the Attorney General on executive powers to prevent the arrangement of dragoons into infantry, according to a bill passed in May 1796 in Congress. McHenry concludes by stating …
James McHenry PapersConcerning dragoon companies and the superiority of regulars over militia in Indian country
McHenry argues for the absolute necessity of dragoons on the Indian frontier, contending that regulars are superior to militia in this regard. McHenry calls the military establishment "deficient" and …
James McHenry PapersConcerning a published letter in the newspaper
McHenry comments on a letter written by Pickering that found itself published in a newspaper. Also encloses a packet that he requests be sent to the President.
James McHenry PapersConcerning a possible forgery by the Northwest Indians
McHenry writes of a conference that General Wilkinson held with the Northwest Indians where they produced a document claiming it was an original counterpart to the Treaty of Greenville, but believes …
James McHenry PapersChief Clerk of the War Department
Informs McHenry of the resignation of Chief Clerk John Stagg and requests to fill his vacancy.
James McHenry PapersChickasaw chief's response to white encroachment
Transcribes a discussion between a Chickasaw chief and American. The chief insists that his people are aware that whites will stop at nothing to take their lands and reminds the American that they …
James McHenry PapersCertificate of monies for the Indian frontier
McHenry certifies that he has received $1320 to be applied for the promotion of United States' interests on the Indian frontier
James McHenry PapersArms and uniforms to the 3rd Regiment
Directs arms, uniforms, and a drum and fife to the 3rd Regiment of Ensign Samuel Parmele.
James McHenry PapersAppointment as minister plenipotentiary to the Netherlands
Regarding Murray's appointment as minister plenipotentiary to the Netherlands. McHenry also discusses Franco-American relations and foreign relations.
James McHenry PapersVery Few in the Country Who Favor the French
In addition to recommending Washington Carmichael for a lieutenancy in the Army, Denny assures McHenry that very few in the countryside have regard for the French during the ongoing controversy …
James McHenry PapersUniforms for the standard receiving ceremony
On the subject of uniforms for a standard receiving ceremony.
James McHenry PapersSupplies for a detachment marching toward Pittsburgh
Directs the sum of two hundred dollars to Miller for expenses for the detachment under his command to Pittsburgh. Notes that he will also receive supplies in Carlisle.
James McHenry PapersSteuben army regulations
Requests that Steuben army regulations be sent to Ensign George W. Stall.
James McHenry PapersStatement of the sale of public horses
Lieutenant Colonel Butler observes that by a law a regiment is to consist of ten companies, and assumes that the Senior Lieutenants now in his regiment will receive the command of those companies, …
James McHenry PapersStatement of the appropriation for fortifications
Statement of the appropriation for fortifications, provided by the Treasury Department.
James McHenry PapersStatement of commissary stores at Fort Niagara
Statement of commissary stores at Fort Niagara, documenting the amount of beef, flour, soap, candles, whiskey, salt, and vinegar.
James McHenry PapersSeeks Commission for Mr. King for France
Seeks commission for Mr. King, who recently agreed to take Mr. Dandridge for his secretary. Briefly mentions diplomatic efforts with France. Requests that he be firm and persuasive.
James McHenry Papers
