MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
625 documents
On the Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton concerning the 1800 presidential election. McHenry discusses Charles Cotesworth Pinckney's prospects, a candidate whom he prefers to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Needed Legislative Provisions
Discusses the need for bills for modifying two regiments, for establishing a school for artillerists and engineers, and a clause defining the officers entitled to double rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Management of Indian affairs and western territory
Concerning the authorization of an official to examine the state of garrisons, Indian trading houses, and public property in the Northwestern Territory and elsewhere on the frontier. Calls for a more …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Lunch with Colonel Pickering
Colonel Pickering has returned to the country and will be having lunch with them on Monday. Liston hopes that the McHenrys will be able to attend.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the Secretary of Treasury
Largely illegible letter from the former Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the Secretary at War
Largely illegible letter to the Secretary at War concerning a proposed loan among other matters.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the Secretary at War
Illegible letter from the Secretary at War to the President of the United States
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the Secretary at War
Letter from U.S. Senator Uriah Tracy (Connecticut) to the Secretary at War regarding a crime at a saltworks.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the Secretary at War
Letter to the Secretary at War, mentions the Navy [highly illegible document]
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the President of the United States
Largely illegible letter from the Secretary of War to the Presdient of the United States. Letter was written in McHenry's last week in office.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the President of the United States
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States; also endorsed by the Secretaries of the Treasury and Navy. Discusses the Northwest Territory, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the President of the United States
Largely illegible letter relates to the business of appointing an inspector for public properties in the frontier.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the President of the United States
Largely illegible draft of a letter to the President of the United States. Relates to the running of the War Department, with specific mention of the duties and powers of the Accountant of the War …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the President of the United States
Letter to the President of the United States concerning the case of Captain Levin Jones, formerly of the brig David Stewart, against whom a bill has been found by a Grand Jury for murder.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to a Firm in London
In his last week in office as Secretary of War, James McHenry writes to a firm in London. Mentions the delivery of books and stationery to him. Makes arrangements to close the account between the firm …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter from the U.S. Minister to the Netherlands
Largely illegible letter from the U.S. Minister to the Netherlands to James McHenry, former Secretary at War.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter from the Secretary at War
Largely illegible letter from the Secretary at War; mentions General Pinckney. McHenry is serving his final days as Secretary at War.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter from the Secretary at War
Fragmentary letter from the Secretary at War; mentions the Secretary of the Treasury, Oliver Wolcott
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter from the Secretary at War
Highly illegible letter from the Secretary at War. Discusses distribution of tents and clothing, appointments recently made which have led to vacancies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Legitimacy of Hamilton's Birth
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton; informs him that he sincerely believes that not a single one of Hamilton's friends pay the least bit of attention to his enemies who …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Installation of Benjamin Stoddert
In a confidential letter, McHenry informs Hamilton of the installation of Benjamin Stoddert as the new Secretary of War. He encloses a transcript of a conversation with John Adams in which Hamilton is …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Implications of a Federalist defeat in November
Letter from General Pinckney to the former Secretary at War. Pinckney focuses on the 1800 election throughout most of the letter. He fears the "Jacobinical Party," directly associating Thomas …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Hopes for a President Charles Pinckney
Requests that Hamilton deliver the enclosed letter to Oliver Wolcott, Jr. as he passes through New York to visit Connecticut. McHenry also states emphatically that "Gen. Pinckney will be our next …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Hiring Israel Whelen as Purveyor
Describes an interview with a representative of Israel Whelen, considering Whelen for the position of purveyor at Philadelphia. Also discusses salary and moving arrangements. McHenry expects Whelen's …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
