MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
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Discussion of International Affairs
Discusses international affairs. Explores ideas of justice. Reports interactions with diplomats.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Discussion of international affairs and different types of governments. Mentions treaties, sovereignty, indivisibility, etc. Refers to people and locations and various military and political …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Reports experience with W. Adams. Writes about international affairs and diplomatic causes. Gives opinion on President and Vice President. Reports exchange with Col. Pickering.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Chickosaw Treaties, Surrender of Indian Land
Refers to Indian land negotiations over lumber and river access. Discussion of subject rights and protections. Mentions treaty with Chickasaws. Refers to Indians surrendering rights to land.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Cherokee Boundary
Received letter; introduced Governor Sevier. Discussion of Cherokee boundaries and the prevention of intruders on their land.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Affairs in France, Holland
Requests meeting with diplomats. Refers to the political state in France. Discussion of foreign affairs. Mentions state of finances in France. Refers to late publication of Mr. Adams's work.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Local Affairs
Announces arrival of Manuel de Lisa from New Orleans on State Department business.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns with Spanish and the Northwest Territory
References relations with Spanish and Indians. Mentions militia, President, and Congress. Concerned about administration of the Northwest Territory.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about Interactions with Spanish
Concerned about possibility of Spanish interaction.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning an appointment for commissioner
Steele stresses that his removal from the Executive Council was procured by the denunciation of his character made by an individual to McHenry. Steele announces that he has written to John Adams to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Approves Nomination of Uncle James
Approves of presidential decision to nominate his uncle James.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Announces Replacement for Treasurer of the Mint
Reports recent death of Dr. Way leaves office of treasurer of the mint open. He will be replaced by a man from Philadelphia based on the recommendation of the Governor of Maryland.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Will Receive Instructions from Mr. Wolcott
Received letter. Mr. Wolcott will send instructions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Transmits Correspondence with Mr. Ridgley
Transmits letter from Mr. Ridgley of Hampton, near Baltimore, one of the wealthiest men in the state. Refers to a previous encounter without a response.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggests Location for Quarters, Indian Stipends
Suggests Fort Washington or Cincinnati for desired quarters as a strategic location along the Mississippi River. Refers to stipends for Indians destined for Fort Wayne.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggests Compensation for Officers
Writes about extra allowances for officers, outlining distinctions for compensations. Suggests fixed compensation rates.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggests Addition of 2 Troops to Cavalry Regiments
Refers to instructions from the Commander-in-Chief, adding two troops to the regiment of cavalry for a total of ten troops.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggest Castle Island as Not Appropriate for Convicts
Encloses copy of letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson and Governor Sumner. Suggests that convicts should not remain on Castle Island, but that a garrison with regular troops be used.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Supplies for Seacoast Garrisons
Reports exchange of $1000. Encloses regulations about fuel for the garrisons on the coast, with the request of certain articles, clothing, boots, and supplies. Plans to send someone to Vermont.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Instruction on Legal Operation of Indian Land
Refers to operation of laws and settlement for Indian lands. Seeks protection of US lands.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Harmony among US Relations
Reports health of family, details of journey to France with a high probability of combat. Speaks of harmony between the two nations. Mentions systems of operations and friends of the US.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Response to Questions about Cash Advances for Officers
Responds to questions about cash allowances to officers, hoping to augment the potential service of the US army. Plans to submit names to heads of departments and the attorney general.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Service for Campbell Smith and Major Cushing
Refers to Lieut. Campbell Smith, who has permission to visit his relatives in Baltimore. Requests information on his return and the service of Major Cushing. Has sent money.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Return of Flag Used by Washington
Considers McHenry an old friend, and hopes to see him soon along with Mrs. McHenry and their family. Refers to a color staff used by her grandfather either in the Revolutionary War or the French war, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
