MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
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Reports Attitude toward French; Intends to Request Money
Reports return home. Refers to the local attitudes toward the French and to Burke's letters. Plans to visit Perry about prospective money.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions Proclamation, Treaty, and Embargo
Requests information about proclamation. Questions need for embargo as well as petty details of the treaty.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions Events in France, Preservation of Government
Refers to previous correspondence and changing opinions. Mentions events in France and efforts to preserve their government. Expresses concern about apathy. Refers to a speech by the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions about Correspondence
Questions power of his office, particularly as concerned with a recent incident involving a warrant for General Wayne. Includes correspondence about the matter, many referring to Indian payments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Discretionary Use of Forces against French, Spanish
Discussion of quarantine and defensive force requiring compliance with France. Refers to use of artillerists, engineers, dragoons, and frigates at the discretion of the President. Speculates on Spain …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Plans for Defense against France and Spain to Protect Commerce
Reports quarantine and defensive draft needed for protection against France and Spain. Seeks protection of commerce. Requests artillerists, engineers, and troops.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Responsibilities for Clerks
War Department instructions, including salaries and numbers of clerks.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Requirements for Future Establishments
Reflects uneasy feelings; seeks more information. Outlines requirements for establishment, including a brief budget.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Chickasaw Treaty
Refers to treaty with Chickosaw Indians. Requests release of all prisoners, blacks, and property taken from citizens. Promises sovereignty and protection to Chickosaws.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Lists Latest Business; Sends Greetings to Friends
Encloses letter to Mr. J. Mentions the Mr. Scolten, brother of a friend who acts as the Danish legislative secretary. Requests meeting with young friend John W. Henry. European reactions to Congress. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Troops with Indians, Spanish, and French along Mississippi
Instructions for artillery and infantry at Pittsburgh and promotions for soldiers. Details how to communicate with French and Spanish. Refers to US treaty with Spain. Encourages friendly relationship …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Troops along the Tennessee at Chicksaw Bluff
Instructions for detachment of troops at Chickasaw Bluff and how to deal with the Spaniards. Refers to US treaty with Spain and Baron de Carondelet, Spanish Governor. Details instructions for …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Journey along the Mississippi, Transportation of Supplies
Reports progress with troops along the Mississippi. Provides instructions to proceed to Pittsburgh and report to James O'Hara and Isaac Craig for supplies and transportation. Refers to salary.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Inquires about Correspondence
Refers to previous correspondence. Encloses bank notes. Refers to Spaniards.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Infractions of Law
Refers to tendency for those who have violated the law to maintain their actions. Hopes the government will be able to enforce laws.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Attitude toward French
Reports recent change of attitude toward the French. Expresses his own opinion about the French.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Attitude toward French
Verifies suspicions when President convened Congress. Questions motives of the French and American attitudes. Seeks protection of commerce. Reports visit with Mr. Perry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Letters; Requests Return
Encloses letters; requests return of originals. Includes list of letters and contents.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Dispatches from General Wilkinson
Encloses dispatches from Wilkinson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Legislative Provision
Discussion of legislative provision. References Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Response to request. Mentions peace efforts and treaties. Expresses opinions about US action.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
