MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
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Decisions about Local Fortifications, Supplies, and Regimental Paymasters
Based on Butler's knowledge of the surrounding frontier, leaves any decision about fortification to him, with a few instructions. Requests attention to Indians. Writes of efforts to protect the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Creation of New Regiments, Corps, and Officers
Discusses practice of creation of new regiments or corps and appointment of officers. Speaks of quality of character.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline.
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Court Proceedings for Lieut. James Triplett; Barracks for Officers
Refers to court proceedings for Lieutenant James Triplett. States that it is proper for the US to provide barracks for officers, distinguishing between captain and field officer. Requests information …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence with Count Rumford
Recounts conference with Count Rumford (Benjamin Thompson).
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence with Col. Adden
Encloses correspondence with Colonel Adden regarding the discharge of 2 of his apprentices.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Corrects Assumption of Pinckney's Command in Tennessee and Georgia
Returns copy of letter to Colonel Hamtramck. Reminds him that troops in Tennessee and the Georgia frontier were under General Pinckney's command. Seeks transportation assistance from the Secretary of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Continued Peace with Creek Indians; Funds & Plans for Fortifications at Baltimore & Boston
Adams is pleased to learn from Colonel Hawkins that peace with the Creek Indians is still assured. Inquires about the state of fortifications in Baltimore and Boston harbors, as well as the sums …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about Time Needed to Request Bills
Mentions bills, incorporation. Anticipates time needed to make proper purchases.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about the Corporation Bringing Water to the City
Writes about the Corporation no longer bringing water into the city.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about Mr. Patterson and Troops at Easton
Writes of communication with Mr. Patterson about troops in Easton. Expresses hope in recounting.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Seeking Out Officers for the Provisional Army
Suggests that to have solicited men to offer themselves to fill offices in the Provisional Army, the United States would sent a message to Europe that a potential war with France was unpopular, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Officer Appointments and Recommendations for the Same
Acknowledges receipt of McHenry's recent letter. Adams confirms all officer appointments recommended by General Pinckney, and asks that all notifications of officer vacancies and of candidates for …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Commissions and Appointments
Writes of commissions and appointments. Requests delivery of names.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Communications with Lieut. Col. Butler; Activities of Captain Gibson
Encloses letter from Lieutenant Colonel Butler regarding removal of officers. Refers to activity with Captain Gibson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Communication with the Paymaster General
Forwarded letter to the Paymaster General according to request. Expresses hope to regularly pay troops, but there are challenges with the Treasury Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Comments on Previous Communication
Comments on previous [illegible] communication.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Clarifies Needs for Triplicate Letter Distribution
Sent Wilkinson a duplicate letter through McHenry and thus assumes there is no need for a triplicate copy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Challenges Captain Vance's Conduct
Reports Captain Vance's challenge to a War Department accountant. Requests appointment of another person to lead volunteers and that the Quartermaster General should appoint another person. Believes …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Business with 24-pounders and Transportation.
Promises to present his case before the President. Reports number of 24-pounders on Mr. Brown's wharf in Providence. Suggests communication with Mr. Craig about transportation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
Most likely routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay. Mentions ammunition and howitzers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
