MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
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Forwards Letters to Captain Adlum and Commanding Officer at Fort Mifflin
Forwarded letters for Major Adlum and the commanding officer at Fort Mifflin.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwards Communication for Benjamin Hawkins
Requests forward of enclosed packet to Benjamin Hawkins, principal temporary agent for Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding of Letters for Approval
Forwarding letters, including one from Governor Jackson [of Georgia?] for approval by the president.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding Hamilton's Recommendation for an Applicant for Rank of Second Lieutenant
Forwards a recommendation from General Hamilton for a man to fill a second lieutenant's post; McHenry mentions that since few volunteer to be subalterns because of the poor pay, applicants for such …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Focus on Military Provisional Army Needs in South Carolina
Reports the President's commitment to speedy attention to appointments. Lists needs in South Carolina.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Filling Vacancies During a Senate Recess
Relays correspondence with Charles Lee, the Attorney General, on the question of a legislative act authorizing the President to fill vacancies in office while the Senate is not in session. Provides a …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Extracts of Letters about Officer Appointments
Speaks of appointments of officers in the provisional army. Includes extract of letter from Pinckney.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concerns about Rations Process and Contractors
Requests opinion on enclosed circular on supplying rations. Expresses concerns about the business of contracts with this decision.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concerns about [?]'s Papers
Discussion of seizure of letters; requests that Hawkins take possession of [?]'s papers immediately, with fear of the repercussion of [?]'s temperament.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Wilkinson's Promotion
Refers to General [James] Wilkinson's claims to promotion and his own promise not to oppose, but warns of the danger of half-confidences. Concerned about expectations from Spain. Requests that …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Public Opinion of Published Letter
Refers to a letter extract from General Davis, published in the Richmond paper, which has been taken out of context and original meaning.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Captain Frye's Court Martial
Encloses proceedings of a general court martial by order of Captain Frederick Frye. Complains that Frye had no such authority and that there was no advocate. Refers to instructions for a court …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Accusations
Expresses concern about his recent court martial and imprisonment. Accuses him of insult based on personal resentment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Reasons Why One Nominee Declined Appointment
Encloses schedule that was forgotten in the previous post. Mentions plans of officers to decline nominations until actual operations are necessary in order to maintain occupations. Claims that this is …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Nominations who did not Pass
Encloses list of names submitted by the General to the Senate. Comments on several men who have not accepted the nomination or were not approved. Intends to follow guidelines for ranks by schedule.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Method of Settling Mr. Colfax's Account
Explains method of settling account for Mr. Colfax.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Efforts to Put Down Insurgents
Speaks of possibility of government enforcement against insurgents. Presumes organization of volunteer militia. Hopes to surprise insurgents with troops from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Designation of Posts on New York Harbor Islands
Explains consideration of all troops stationed in the islands of the harbor of New York as belonging to one post. The senior officer will be given double rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Creation of Brigade and Brigadier General with Pennsylvania Volunteer Troops
Refers to transition of rank from the old army to the provisional army and General Habersham's appointment as Brigadier General. Reports that Pennsylvania has supplied more troops under the name of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encourages Selection of Good Characters
Encourages the selection of proper characters.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encourages Production of a Contract
Refers to a conversation which took place in Philadelphia, with a gentleman now settling in Baltimore. Encourages Oliver to induce gentleman for a contract for supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Passport for Raphel Family
Expresses sympathy. Encloses a passport for him, his wife, and children as approved by the Secretary of State.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses List of Potential Officers; Outlines Reimbursement Procedure
In preparation for officer appointments, has written to Governor Davis with a list of potential names, included here. Questions if it was proper to include Spaight's name. Makes it clear that if …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Letters from the Quartermaster General and Brig. Gen. Wilkinson
Encloses letter from the Quartermaster General and from Brigadier General Wilkinson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Letters
Encloses an illegible letter, as well as a letter to the Attorney General from Mr. B. Reeder.
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