MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
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Funds for the Navy and Army.
Complains about Congressional funds for the Navy in comparison to the small amount being provided for the Army. Support of both establishments is necessary for the defense of the United States.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543France under Napoleon
McHenry discusses France under the rule of Napoleon; also cites Voltaire.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Federalists Must Support the President, Etc.
Murray ruminates on the need for the Federalist Party to support President Adams in the coming election and on the actions of Napoleon in Europe.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Extra Allowances to Officers
Complains that accountant William Simmons has permitted no extra allowances even for a surgeon to attend the Indians at the Treaty of Greenville. Simmons claims such allowances can only be authorized …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explanation of McHenry's Resignation from Office of Secretary of War
Concerning the prospects of a Jeffersonian victory in 1800. McHenry also explains some of the general circumstances which led to his resignation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explanation of McHenry's Resignation from Office of Secretary of War
James McHenry explains the circumstances which led to his resignation from the office of Secretary of War.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enlistments Suspended due to Activity in France
Congressional act has suspended further enlistments unless war shall break out between the US and the French Republic or there is imminent danger of invasion of their territory by the said Republic.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed papers
The former Secretary at War encloses papers to General Dickinson, which he hopes Dickinson will receive in confidence and return to McHenry tomorrow.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed letters
The Secretary of War encloses letters received in his office that day.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed Letter Concerning Contractors
McHenry encloses to Alexander Hamilton the letter of E.B. Dayton to his brother, Senator Jonathan Dayton. Discusses the demands of Colonel Smith and his relationship with contractors.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed letter
McHenry encloses a copy of his letter to the Paymaster General concerning regiments of infantry and cavalry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed dialogue and documents
Letter to the Secretary of Treasury, enclosing dialogue and documents. McHenry asks Wolcott to keep the papers confidential and to send them to Chauncy Goodrich.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Election of Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson
McHenry discusses the expediency of pushing Aaron Burr over Thomas Jefferson in the House of Representatives. A crisis appeared in 1800 when Burr and Jefferson tied in the electoral college, even …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Dividends for shares in the Bank of the United States
Encloses to George Simpson, cashier at the Bank of the United States, his power of attorney. McHenry gives Simpson power as his attorney to receive any dividends due McHenry for his shares in the Bank …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Soldiers Assisting with Harper's Ferry Canal Construction
Responds to request to use soldiers to build canal for the armory at Harper's Ferry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Political Opinions
Speaks of the federal party, expressing opinion on policies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Officers and Regular Troops
Discusses relationship and supplies between regular troops, officers, and commissioned officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Northampton Expedition
Brigadier General MacPherson reports the inability to maintain Captain Rodman's horse troops on the Northampton expedition. Discussion of care of family during expeditions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Double Rations for Officers
Encloses a letter to General Hamilton. Discusses double rations for officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Belligerent and Neutral Ships; Relations with Great Britain
Responds to the British Minister to the Secretary of State. Refers specifically to the British vessels--brigantine Experience, ship Lucy, and brigantine Fair Columbian, and to the British sailors and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Interaction with Enemy and Transportation of Cannons
Acknowledges arrival in Providence. Discusses interaction with enemy. Includes instructions on transportation of cannons.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Debtors Prison
Former clerk of the War Department, Samuel Lewis, writes from debtor prison to James McHenry. Lewis sadly reflects on his current state, asserts that he will likely die in prison, and mourns the fact …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Death of firstborn son to duel
McHenry writes Hamilton consoling him on the death of his firstborn son, Philip, in a duel. Philip was shot by George Eacker, who had insulted his honor in a Manhattan theater.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline and routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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