MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
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Requests List of Nominations for the President
The President has requested a list of nominations for observations from the department heads. Smith's name will stand. Has heard nothing from General Pinckney about a military school. Seeks …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Instructions for Department Funds; Recommends Captain Hawker
Requests information about departmental funds. Refers to recommendation of Captain Hawker for the navy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Info about Bank of Baltimore Stocks; Reports Son's Army Activity
Refers to previous purchase of stock with the Bank of Baltimore. Reports that son George is not as anxious to quit the army because of the change in his seniors, although it remains difficult.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Defense of US Merchant Ships against French
Outlines clerkship duties. Refers to bills of direct tax and to authorize defense of US merchant ships against the French.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Confidential Opinion of Arrangements
Refers to previous communications. Requests opinion about proposed arrangement. Requests confidentiality.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Careful Communication and Explanation
Encloses explanation. Requests careful communication, not in writing.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Attention to Forthcoming Report of British Forces
Encloses letter. Promises to write a full report of the British forces. Requests earliest attention.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Request for Estimate of Disease in Philadelphia, for the Safety of Congress
Adams' annual request for McHenry to weigh the level of disease in Philadelphia against the safety of Congress, which will shortly be convening its next session there.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Representation to the President
Does not blame Hamilton for his determination. Peckering, Wolcott, and Claddert have agreed to make a respectful representation to the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Poor Conduct of Col. Howard
Reports disappointing conduct of Colonel Howard, although the newspaper reports will probably not affect his congressional election.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Activity of Provisional Army in Pennsylvania and Delaware
Speaks of [illegible name] who serves the government, particularly in South Carolina, with an appointment in the provisional army. Left Philadelphia to discuss matters with generals in the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Report from Colonel Stevens
Col. Stevens reports use of money for purchases and expresses fears and concerns.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reporrts Activities after McHenry's Departure
Reports activities while McHenry has been gone, including the receipt of correspondence and a request from the President. Announces arrival of a vessel.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Relations between War and Treasury Departments
Requests additional infantry. Lists several [illegible] figures with the Treasury.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to the Perfidious Nature of Congress
Refers to the perfidious nature of Congress.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Disbursement of Rations
Mentions clothing for disbursement. Refers to the Secretary of the Treasury for instruction on rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543References English and French Political Parties
Mentions English government and factions as Jacobians, Anarchists, Whigs, Tories, and other disorganized groups. Refers to a French party in America.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommends Employment of Lieut. Col. Butler
Recommends employment of Lieut. Col. Butler for his purposes. May contact the Secretary of the Treasury for needed rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions Legality of Land Purchase and Judicial Power of Secretary of War
Refers to correspondence with the Secretary of State and the Honorable David Morgan. Mentions survey of Virginia land and superintendent offices in Louisville in discussion of good land. The Secretary …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proposes Post to Protect against Spanish Troops
Refers to idea of forming a principal post to protect against Spanish troops. Encloses instructions and dispatches.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proposes Himself for the Job
Proposes himself as the right person to fulfill the job.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Prepares Report for the President
Refers to the English system. Is preparing a report for the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Praises Mr. Carroll, Washington's Aid; Believes Washington Will Not Make Appointments
Expresses pleasure at seeing Mr. Carroll, an aid to Washington. Does not believe the General will make any appointments for some time.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
