Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
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Aggregate of Compensation for Clerks in 1794.
Shows the apportionment of the compensation for eight clerks by name.
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Should Evidence of Treason be Made Public?
McHenry believes that the secret did not escape from his office since none of the clerks could have obtained the secret except by way of false keys. Nothing related to the subject has been entrusted …
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Resolving the Case of Major Cushing, Etc.
McHenry has directed Major Cushing to join the army only if he has accurately represented his case. His furlough should be limited to the time required to regain his health and, after its expiration, …
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Recommendations of Hammond and Hemsley
McHenry recommends Nicholas Hammond, Attorney at Law, and William Hemsley, a man with mercantile knowledge [for the mission to England]. Since Mr. Chapin is leaving town on Monday, the letter to him …
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Recommendations for a Mission to England
In the cases of illegal captures under the British treaty, it might be better to trust a man of the law rather than one of the mercantile characters. Perhaps a Justice of the Supreme Court could be …
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Plans for Travelling to Philadelphia
Mr. Chase is extremely pleased with his appointment and will set out by stage for Philadelphia soon. Despite a bad cold, McHenry plans to travel by horseback but his journey may be delayed as he …
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Ministers Setting Out for Mount Vernon, Etc.
Several ministers of France are setting out for Mount Vernon. It might be proper to be more particular with Mr. Adet especially respecting Mr. Pickering's questions. Major Kersey will be deranged on …
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Electors of President and Vice President for Maryland, Etc.
Since Bright was enlisted for three years, and not during the war, he is not entitled to land. Enclosed is Howard's warrant for five hundred dollars for which a receipt is required. Who are likely to …
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Accepting the Appointment as Secretary of War
After some hesitation, McHenry accepts his appointment as Secretary of War and will begin preparations for his move to Philadelphia. [Samuel] Chase will also accept his nomination to a seat on the …
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A Satisfactory Choice for the Presidency
McHenry expresses his belief that things will continue to go well since the people have acknowledged the necessity of placing a man in the presidency who will follow the policies and be grounded by …
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Simmons is Summoned
"The President wishes to see Mr. Simmons tomorrow forenoon."
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Rejection of Our Minister to France, Etc.
Letters from Pinckney in Paris have arrived. Delacroix has informed Mr. Monroe that the Directory will not receive a minister plenipotentiary until their grievances have been resolved. Pinckney will …
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Manufacturing Small Arms in Virginia
Mr. McCormick is introduced to Govenor Wood of Virginia so that he can present proposals respecting the manufacture of small arms in that State. McCormick's friends have convinced McHenry that if he …
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You Alone Can Unite All Hearts
McHenry would have delivered Washington's letter to Parker had he not learned that Parker had connected himself with a democratic printer. McHenry has purchased the land for the arsenal in the …
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Whereabouts of President Adams, Etc.
McHenry speculates on the whereabouts of the President and wonders whether or not the Republican militia paraded since they dislike the President. Did the blues parade? Did the new army parade? The …
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Washington's Advancements Against Knox's Pretensions
McHenry is of the opinion that the President should support Washington's advancement against General Knox's pretensions. The President has expressed suspicions which might affect McHenry or Mr. …
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Virginia is Both Patrotic and Praiseworthy, Etc.
McHenry has received Parker's letter informing him of Parker's election as a represenative to Congress and rejoices not only on Parker's account but also from considerations of a public nature. …
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Relative Ranks of Major Generals, Etc.
McHenry is pleased that Washington has recovered after being indisposed and advises him to avoid the early morning and evening air. Despite McHenry's endeavors, the President seems determined to place …
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Relative Rank of Major Generals
Washington has asked to be kept apprised of developments respecting the relative rank of the major generals and the enclosed letters should achieve that purpose.
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Questions on State of the Nation and Its Foreign Affairs with European nations
The President has directed the Secretaries of State, War, and the Treasury, and the Attorney General to consider the state of the nation and its foreign relations, particularly with France, in …
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Qualifications of Aides and Secretaries, Etc.
Washington requests a personal secretary. Respecting aides to generals, he stresses that much more is expected of them than attending parades and delivering orders. They should possess the soul of a …
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Price of Rations and Component Parts
Enclosed is a schedule showing the price of rations and component parts at certain posts for the year from October 1798 through September 1799, agreeably to the contract.
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Officers Suggested for Appointments
McHenry lists the candidates for appointments in the augmented army including those he considers the most intelligent and active officers in the American army.
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Lists of Candidates and Their Qualifications
Washington will soon be furnished with a book containing a list of all the candidates and an abridgement of their qualifications with the original letters of recommendation. Included is a list of …
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