MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
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Discusses Supplying the Army
Discusses supplying the army. Hopes to coordinate with heads of departments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Supplies and Money Remittance
Writes of account and the accountant. Refers to supplies in New York, including tea. Requests money be remitted to Col. Gradsworth.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses State, Congressional, and Presidential Powers in Calling Invasion
Refers to Constitutional article about Congressional approval for invasion. Mentions Presidential power. Discussion of law in Indian nations. Seeks private opinion.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Responsibility of Oversight of Construction in Philadelphia
Reports construction of a [illegible] building in Philadelphia. Discusses responsibility of oversight.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Regiments and Garrisons
Discusses organization of regiments. Mentions location of garrisons. Lists items for the state of Georgia.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Promotion Process; Affairs in Egypt
Speaks of process of becoming captains and lieutenants. Mentions affair in Egypt.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Previous Communication, Quartermaster
Refers to previous communication. Discusses quartermaster.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Old Lists of Regiments with New Ones; Instructions for Lieut. Col. Butler
After referring to lists of officers in old regiments, encloses a list of new officers. Reports instructions for Lieut. Col. Butler in Tennessee.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Officers in North and South Carolina and Kentucy
Expresses consideration of troops, numbering regiments, and appointment of officers. Lists officers in North and South Carolina and Kentucky.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Officer Operations
Explains his belief that Hamilton did not intentionally seek to injure his character. Has requested an officers' manual from England.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses National Military in Light of Foreign Affairs
Questions officers' pay. Lists his highest priorities, including preservation of internal peace balanced by a strong military force. Speaks of diplomatic relations in terms of domestic military …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Matters of Indians and Compensation
Adds information to previous report. Illegible document--mentions Indians, Georgia. Asks that he refer to the law of compensation and reparation
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Leave of Absence for Captain Willing
Captain Willing requests a 1-year leave of absence; discusses filling his office. Requires permission from the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses His Recommendation for the Provisional Army
Discusses qualifications for officers under Horry's uncle for South Carolina and Georgia. Pinckney has recommended him for the provisional army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Different Field Assignments
Refers to correspondence and money sent to pay bounties to recruits. Discusses different assignments for lieutenants.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Details of Appointments, New Battalions & Regiments
Received Major General Pinckney's list of appointments for North Carolina. Reports no vacancy in certain regiments from Massachusetts. Discusses authority of the President to make appointments and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Current Disposition of the Cherokees
Writes of interaction with the governor. Refers to Indian danger.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Court Martial Process
Refers to approval for court martials. Assures peculiar delicacy in punishment process.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Commion of Officers for Captain Hays and Vice Presidential Election
Refers to the commission of officers for Captain Hays company of volunteer riflemen. Mentions government's impropriety of federalist practices. Recommends volunteer riflemen of Ablemarl. Refers to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Directions for Artillerists from Fort Jay to New Town
Outlines directions for artillerist company at Fort Jay to meet Lieut. Boots's company at Brunswick and go to New Town, Bucks County.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Direction of Garrison Commands
Discussion of garrison commanders, particularly Fort Michilimackinac. Refers to command of the President. Is grateful for the presidential nominations and commissions of artillerists and engineers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Declines Presidential Nomination
Refers to his presidential appointment to captain of the infantry. Cannot accept appointment, although considers it an honor.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Declines Offer to Lead American Military Academy
Acknowledges receipt of letter and invitation. Expresses humble gratitude. Declines offer based on commitments, but hopes to visit America and pay his respects to the President. [Known previously as …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
