MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
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Recommendation Based on Experience
Requests assistance based on personal experience.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions for Trial
Discussion of Wilkinson and Wayne, feasibility of a court martial for an Executive. Requests assistance with questions for trial.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions about Indian Talks and Boundaries
Request information about previous talks with principal chiefs. Questions boundaries in Cumberland.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions about Assigment of Colonel James and the Department of State
Refers to escort for Colonel James when he was sent by the President to Kentucky. Questions appointment of James, working with Simmons, between the State Department and the War Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Pledges Allegiance to Warriors; Refers to work with British and Americans
Refers to battles fought. Reports on new relationships with Whites, including false agents. Also fought for the British and worked with British Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Can produce …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Transition to Treaty of Canandaigua Annuities Stipuatlions
Refers to impending Indian war and British war and treaty with the Six Nations and supplies furnished without regard to previous stipulations. Announces changes to stipulated annuities, known as the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Plan for Civilizing Cherokees
Requests report of Cherokee Nation. Laments lack of success in civilizing the Indians. Suggests weaning Indians from hunting and trapping. Refers to the President's plan. Suggests that women are more …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Instructions for Storekeepers
Sends instructions for storekeepers, purveyors, and public supplies. Lists expectations for books and military purchases.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Appropriate Action in regard to Charges by Brigadier Wilkinson against General Wayne
Reports tranquility with the Indians. Requests review of charges against General Wayne by Brigadier Wilkinson by the heads of departments as a measure of justice for the public. Questions appropriate …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Accounts for Indian Agent Israel Chapin
War Department accountant has requested information on accounts of Israel Chapin, deputy commissioner for Indian affairs for the Six Nations. Explains discrepancies in vouchers and accounts for Indian …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Makes Predictions about Presidential Elections
Speaks of dealings with those who do not support the treaty. Refers to local conversation about who will be the next President; predicts John Adams over Jefferson. Acknowledges differing opinions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Lists Support for Jefferson and for Adams
Refers to tension between Jefferson and Adams, listing their support.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions on Storekeeping
Instructions on storekeeping policy and procedure.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions about Construction of Frigate and Supplies
Responds to inquiries about frigate. Instructions about supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions about Cherokee Borders, Indian Agent, and Frigate-Building
Refers to communication with the President about the Cherokee boundaries according to the Treaty of Holston. Questions appointment of Indian agent. Agrees with Mr. Wolcott about building of frigate …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Information about Conference with Creek Chiefs
Presidential order requesting B. Dandridge to report to General Blount in service with the Southern Indians. Requests that conference to be held in May with Creek chiefs will be postponed until …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Indian Request for Equal Support and Supplies
Refers to Indian treaties with several different tribes concerning boundaries. Request permission to maintain current forms of farming. Understands that Christian Indians receive special assistance …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543First Report to the Senate; Expresses Concerns for National Navy
Persuades importance for a national navy, comparing the US to France and England. Deplores challenge of not being able to depend upon the current navy for protection.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Indignation about Publication of Manifests
Expresses indignation of insults at publication of manifests.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Establishing trading houses on the western frontier
Thomas Dillon expresses his wish to open up a trading house in Knoxville on the western frontier, in order to open up trade with the Indians. Since Congress has appropriated $150,000 for the purpose …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Dissenting opinion on the subject of the Jay Treaty
John Steele writes to McHenry that he disagrees with the administration's view of the Jay Treaty, arguing that the federal government had agreed to stay neutral in the conflict between Britain and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
