MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
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Reports of Napoleon's Latest Movements
Announces arrival of ship Phoenix with Captain Bray, from Cork, bringing English newspapers reporting Napoleon's latest movements.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Cutting Enlistments; Activity with France
Reports the recently passed bill by the House of Representatives suspending enlistments for cavalry and infantry. Refers to activities in France.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Relief for Baltimore Naval Committee
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States on the case of the Baltimore Naval Committee for relief.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regulations on Soldiers Taken From the Line
Establishes the regulations respecting the number of soldiers taken from the line and assigned to senior officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding the late Purveyor
Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of War concerning the late Purveyor.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding the Federalist Party
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton; discusses President Adams, the Federalists, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, and Major Tousard.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding Samuel Dexter
Mr. Newman writes the former Secretary at War concerning Samuel Dexter transition into his old position.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding relative position of first and second Majors
Letter marked private. Discussion on the relative position between first and second position between the first and second Major in the interior of the Regiment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding punishment of Captain Davis
Discussion on legal issues and punishment of Captain Davis regarding unspecified offenses. States that President Adams will not be inattentive to the maxim of Seneca. By the "maxim of Seneca," the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding McHenry's Resignation
Hamilton consoles McHenry regarding his resignation - allegedly forced by President Adams - and assures McHenry that he should be happy at being released from the fetter. Property, liberty, and even …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding Colonel William S. Smith
Responds to Adam's note of the previous day enclosing a letter from William S. Smith, Lieutenant Colonel of the 12th Regiment of Infantry. McHenry considers the legality, justice, and pridence of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommendation to Establish National Foundry
The Secretary at War writes President Adams concerning an act passed by Congress in 1798 titled, "An act to enable the President of the United States to procure common arms and ammunition." Pursuant …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reasons for Resignation
A copy of McHenry's letter to his nephew sent to Hamilton which explains in detail his resignation as Secretary of War. In essence, President Adams forced his entire cabinet to resign believing them …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Qualifications of Engineer
In McHenry's opinion, Jean Xavier Bureaux de Pusy, known through an introduction by the Marquis de Lafayette, is the best instructed engineer in the US and is highly qualified to give the soundest …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Prospects of Jeffersonian victory in 1800
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Federalist Senator from Maryland, William Hindman, concerning the prospects of a Jeffersonian "anti-federalist ticket" victory in 1800.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
McHenry discusses with Hamilton the late presidential election of 1800. McHenry puts a positive spin on the Federalist defeat, however, stating: "We undoubtedly are threatened with a change in some …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton concerning the late presidential election, which produced a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton about the presidential election of 1800. The Federalists are running John Adams and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543President Adams and the Federalist Party
Letter from James McHenry on his final day as Secretary of War. McHenry discusses with General Pinckney the impact of President John Adams on the Federalist Party, which he deems to be negative.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Powder and Nitre in Store
Statement of quantity of powder and nitre in store, from the Intendant's Office to the Secretary at War
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Posting of the 12th Regiment
Abigail Adams indicated to McHenry that, if militarily warranted, her son-in-law William S. Smith's 12th Regiment could be moved to Rhode Island to assist in completing fortifications, making it …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Plans for a Military Academy
McHenry expresses concern about an uninformed Congress meddling in the plans to establish a military academy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Order of Rank Among Field Officers
Explains that the rule prescribes that for all field officers who served during the Revolutionary War the relative rank of those of equal grade will be assigned according to their relative rank at the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Opinion regarding Treaties of Holston and Tellico
Expression of opinion regarding Treaty of Holsten and Treaty of Tellico. One author appears to be James McHenry.
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