MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
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Expresses Concern about Men in Army who Oppose Government
Expresses concern about an army comprised of men who have opposed the government.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Indians, Citizens
Refers to correspondence from Lieut. Col. Butler regarding Coxe. Questions support from the government and the state of Tennessee. Questions whether these Indians should escape the measures taken by …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Papers Regarding Proceedings in New York
Encloses papers regarding proceedings in New York.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses List of Nominations for Regiment Officers
Presents list of names of regiment officers, submitted by Gen. Washington and Major Generals Pinckney and Hamilton. Speaks of nomination process between military leaders, the President, and the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Letter from Gen. Pinckney
Encloses letter from General Pinckney [not included].
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Instructions from the President
Admits the President is extremely guarded in his opinions. Encloses copies of the President's instructions and information about service in the Revolutionary army. No word from General Pinckney on …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Correspondence about Commissions
Encloses copies of letters to General Washington and Pinckney, with correspondence from Hamilton and Knox. Inquires about Mrs. Adams's poor health.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Commission as Major General and Requests Presence
Encloses commission as Major General in the US army and requests presence at Trenton or Philadelphia for advice and assistance with Knox and Washington. Plans to raise an army to submit to the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed Correspondence about Commissions
Acknowledges receipt of letter and copies of correspondence with Governor Jay and General Hamilton, with a copy of an act of legislation from New York.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Effort to Combine Offices
Arrangements to combine offices. Refers to friends Pickering and Wolcott.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Market Prices
Addresses concerns of market and costs. Mentions the French Revolution.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Diplomatic Events and People
Refers to other governments. Mentions dreadful winter and interactions with different people.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Commission as Major General
Writes about commissions to three Major Generals. Seeks information for Knox and Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Chivalry among Troops
Refers to latest bout of yellow fever. Speaks of patriotism and heroism of troops with the discussion of appropriate mottos.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Case of Lieut. Col. Stephen Rochefontaine in Court of Inquiry
Encloses documents supporting Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Rochfontaine. Describes Court of Inquires. Discusses charges, observations, and potential court martial.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Appointments of Brooks and North
Returns blank commissions. Speaks disparagingly of Major Brooks's appointment. Defers to McHenry and Stoddart to make decision as he considers Brooks a total stranger. Discusses appointment of General …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Appointment of Officers by Washington
Refers to negative words between Knox, Hamilton, and Pinckney in regards to congressional appointment. Mentions right of Washington to appoint officers and staff.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Affairs with Georgia Governor, Brooks, Morgan, Rhode Island
Recognizes difficulty to please governor of Georgia; lists items sent to troops there. Has no relationship with Brooks. Encloses correspondence from several different people about different movements …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Activity in the Northwestern Territory
Reports interaction with the Paymaster General for bills in the Northwestern Territory. Refers to French troops. Mentions governors' discretion at calling up militias. Discussion of reports from …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Volunteer for Washington
Reports conversation with General Washington about Carroll's volunteering. Can not recommend his name to the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Public Service, Rank of Washington, Knox, and Pinckney
Refers to the public service of Washington, and promises the assistance of a secretary. Compares rank of Knox and Washington.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses International Affairs
Talks about activities and affairs between the Hague and Philadelphia--who works on what and with whom. Mentions diplomatic relations with several different countries.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Differing Opinions on War, Party Factions
Mentions war and bolstering party factions in the US. Speaks of differing opinions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Demands Justification for Proposed Rank of Major-Generals
Acknowledges receipt of a letter informing him that Adams has appointed him a Major-General in the army. Expresses extreme dissatisfaction at his being below in rank to Major Generals Hamilton and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
