MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
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Requests Immediate Removal to Reading, Pennsylvania
Requests immediate removal of his company to Reading, PA. Requests should be made to contractor for baggage needs. Lieutenant Wollstencraft will accompany them. Will provide money for transportation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Immediate Removal to Reading, Pennsylvania
Requests immediate removal of all troops under his command to Reading, PA. He should request any necessary transportation from the contractor, but should carry sufficient provisions for the journey. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Immediate Attention to French Prisoners in Baltimore
Encloses copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Navy regarding the French prisoners who arrived in Baltimore aboard the Monteguinai. Requests immediate attention.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Government Employment to Remain in Philadelphia
Refers to removal of War Department office from Philadelphia, which would cause trouble for his family.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Discharge
Writes of recruiting efforts in Pennsylvania with Captain Barton. Distinguishes between the provisional army and the regular army. Requests appropriate discharge.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Delivery of Clothing and Supplies for Recruits
Reports that no clothing has arrived yet. Recruiting services have begun. Hopes that clothing and supplies will arrive soon.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Appointments for Skilled LIeutenants Elliott, Gibson, and Dransy at Fort Mifflin and West Point
Encloses letter concerning organization of Captain Elliott's company. Requests Lieut. Gibson at Fort Mifflin as well due to his mechanical ability to superintend gun carriages for the different …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Adherence to Former Laws While Outlining Provisional Army
Refers to earlier communications and information requested by the President and the Senate concerning matters of the provisional army. Requests that Hamilton refer to the existing laws.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Activity of Troops Under His Command
Requests activity from troops under his command.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Request for Clothing Supply
Acknowledges receipt of letter; refers to clothing supply requested by Captain Jonathon Toussard.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Troops Ordered to Insurrection
Offers $500 for the faithful discharge of duties. Refers to correspondence and post. Announces that all troops ordered to the insurrection have left their first destinations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports on Orders for Clothing, Hats, and Haversacks
Reports on clothing orders. Apologizes for misunderstanding with infantry hats. Requests pattern hat and pattern haversack. Agrees to send recruiting money to Major Bradley
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Military Bills, Officer Regulations, and Northampton County Insurrection
The mode in which laws are published prohibits him from immediately sending them out, but promises to send them when he can. Determines that commanding officers will act as field officers, and hopes …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Lieut. Leonard's Need for Assistance
Reports that Lieutenant Leonard may not be able to march with his men without assistance, and that inhabitants are very anxious that they move along.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Legislative Action from Annapolis
Reports legislative action to loan money to the Potomac and Susquehanna companies to clear the bed of the Susquehanna River. Discussion of removal of seat of government from that location.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports International Affairs
Mentions the use of his secretary. Small talk--mentions spending evenings together in Philadelphia. Refers to death of Mr. Hill and talks of other common acquaintances. Speaks of leadership role of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Interaction with the President
Refers to interactions with the President regarding Hamilton's requests, but Adams will not be hurried on any decision. Mentions need for recruiting service. Expresses concern for costs and nomination …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Interaction with Tench Francis about Simmons's Character
Encloses letter to Tench Francis regarding unfavorable opinion of Simmons's character. Questions idea of an assistant purveyor.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Inability to Fulfill Request
Reports that it is impossible to fulfill his requests based on the Commander in Chief. Requests any notes from previous conversations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Complaint of Insult to Hamilton
Responds to William Simmons's claim that Vance grossly insulted him and requests immediate repercussions. Forwards complaint to Major General Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Clothing Shipment and Employment of Paymaster
Regrets not being able to supply appropriate clothing to the troops due to the contractor unable to navigate the Delaware River. Employed Mr. Edward Wright of Maryland as paymaster in Tennessee.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Activities, Instructions, and Troops Marching
Acknowledges friendship. Refers to instructions given to General Pinckney. Discusses detachments marching from Philadelphia.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Activities of Attorney General
Refers to activities of the US Attorney General. Speaks of departmental reports. Encloses regulations [not included].
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Report of Clothing Shipment
Reports clothing for New York, New Haven, and Trenton is packed and ready for shipment. Clothing for Pennsylvania is also ready. Prepares shipment for Massachusetts to ensure correct number of supply, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding the Propriety of Appointment of Cadets by Recruiting Officers
Addresses the issue of a Captain Gates, who was instructed to recruit but not to promise any officer positions to individuals. Gates apparently did so, promising a man an appointment as a cadet …
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