McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
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Statement of Expenditures from Naval Agents in Baltimore
Statement of cash expended in labour and wages on the Frigate Constellation from the beginning to the 3rd of February 1798.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Statement of Cash Expended in labor & wages at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia
Ledger of monies spent on the construction of a frigate in Philadelphia.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Statement of Cash Expended in labor & wages at the Navy Yard in Boston
Statement of cash expended in labour wages on the frigate Constitution at Boston from the beginning to the 3rd of February.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Representative Hindman writes to the Secretary at War
In this letter William Hindman, Congressman from Maryland, makes recommendations for military commissions to the Secretary at War. Hindman states that Federalist political credentials are essential …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Reports Treaty Negotiations; European Attitudes toward America
Apologizes for not writing earlier. Discusses the status of treaty negotiations. Mentions his state of health. Speaks of attitude toward America and attitudes of individual cabinet members precluding …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Report from George Salmon to James McHenry on Maryland's Congressional Elections of 1798
Salmon discusses the Maryland Congressional elections of 1798 with James McHenry. Smith's interest among mechanics and militia will surmount all opposition. All merchants and people of fortune made …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Price of Carpenter's wages employed on the frigate United States.
A listing of monies paid for carpenters from 1794 to 1797.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War on expeditures of Naval appropriations
Truxtun discusses frigate construction with McHenry. He anticipated that the costs of the three frigates would be immense. Notes that he advised against building of naval armament to the southward of …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War on establishment of Indian trading houses on Mississippi to counter France and Spain aims in region
McKee informs the Secretary at War that the prompt establishment of Indian trading houses on the Mississippi will prohibit French and Spanish agents from opposing the aims of the U.S. Government in …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
In this letter George Salmon conveys to the Secretary at War the public reaction to a dinner given on behalf of Colonel Howard. Those not invited to the dinner have taken offense.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
In this letter George Salmon asks the Secretary at War to give special consideration to promoting his son, Ensign George Salmon.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
McKee expresses his desire for a military appointment to the Secretary at War.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
In making explanation of the delay in completing the construction of the frigate in Baltimore, David Stodder refers the Secretary at War to his letter of 20 April 1797.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the War Office
McHenry explains to Armstrong the difficulty in securing a government appointment.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the Secretary at War to the Secretary of Treasury
McHenry informs Wolcott that he is ill. McHenry also forwards papers pertaining to the frigates to Wolcott.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647George Salmon on Maryland's Congressional Elections of 1798
George Salmon surveys the impending Congressional elections of 1798 in Maryland for James McHenry. Salmon notes that "party spirit rages every where and with great violence." He also says that …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Cover letter for papers submitted to Congress by the Secretary at War
"Committee appointed by the House of Representatives to inquire into the expenditure of monies appropriated to the construction of a naval armament - and into the causes of delay into the completion …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Congressional Inquiry on delays in construction of naval armament
Edward Livingston, on behalf of a Congressional Committee, directs the Secretary at War to funish an account of expenditures and a statement explaining the delay in the completion of the naval …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Sending a Vessel to the Isle of France
Not knowing Mr. Pickering, Caton solicits McHenry's assistance in obtaining a permit to send a vessel to "the Isle of France."
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Missing military stores
David Poe has reported the loss of gunpowder from the magazine in Baltimore to the Directors of the Baltimore Insurance Fire Company. Poe believes the powder was embezzeled. In writing to Odonal, …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
John McHenry, writing from the Hague, discusses the new American Navy, the Jacobins in France, the prospects of war in Europe, the French seige of Mantua, and the fall of the citadel in Alexandria …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
The Secretary at War asks Colonel John Eager Howard to provide him names of men from each county in Maryland that may be able to aid in the selection of army officers.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
In the event of war with France, John McKee makes his terms of service known to the Secretary at War. McKee stipulates that his salary must be equal to that of an agent to the Cherokee.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Robert Oliver presents the Secretary at War a bill to liquidate debts associated with McHenry's investment in the Maryland Insurance Company.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the Secretary at War
James McHenry informs Richard Caton of a discussion held with Mr. Carroll.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
