Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
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Interruption in the Calm of the House, Etc.
The letters related to Wolcott's land business will be forwarded to him. Neither Monroe's memoir nor Frauchet's publication has done any harm nor made any converts. The letter from the Commissioners …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.General Smith's Conversation
Apparently General Smith, sitting at the President's table, stated that he wished that our envoys had given the French the money they demanded but General Smith denies the charge. Since Bayard was at …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Foreign Affairs and Officer Recommendations
Since it will be necessary to begin enlistments to the southward , Washington should send his list of men to be assigned to the proposed four regiments. McHenry admits he is at a loss in selecting a …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Division of the Naval Business
The Secretary of the Treasury recommends the following division of the Naval business. The Secretary of War is responsible for governing and directing the officers and men in service and making the …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Distribution of General Officers, Etc.
McHenry assures Washington that his ideas relative to the distribution of the general officers and their respective duties and commands correspond with his own. McHenry has reported to the President …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Ascertaining the Truth Respecting General Smith
Despite being afflicted with a vicious fever, McHenry has attempted to ascertain whether the sentiments attributed to General Smith have been correctly stated. Before he died, Captain Mitchell had …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Trade With Domingo Will Be Opened, Etc.
Since Mr. Francis is the purveyor he will purchase the articles mentioned in Washington's letter. Mr. McAlpin states that some of the Spring vessels have arrived but he still has not been able to …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Spirit Manifested by the People, Etc.
McHenry extols the spirit manifested by the people in most parts of the Union to support their government in response to the ambitious views of France. The regular regiment to be raised in Virginia …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Raising the Eventual Army
McHenry stresses the possible necessity of raising the eventual army in part or in whole. Measures should be taken for selecting the best qualified of those who are willing to serve. The course of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Proposed Treaty with France
McHenry warns that a great change has taken place in the affairs of Europe since the U.S. mission was undertaken. A treaty with France cannot, with regard to trade and commerce, place the U.S. in as …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Issues Respecting the Pay of Officers
McHenry discusses officers' pay related to additional regiments and describes executive power respecting officers' pay. He mentions the recruiting service for additional regiments and discusses …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Insufficient Quantity of Gold Thread, Etc.
McHenry has learned that there is not a sufficient quantity of gold thread in Philadelphia and New York to complete the enbroidery of the coats. Production therefore would have to be suspended pending …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Impact of Date of Acceptance on Relative Rank
McHenry agrees with Washington that the date of acceptance of an officer ought to have no part in determining his rank in relation to other officers of the same grade.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.French Principles and Wild Democracy, Etc.
Governor Davie has been appointed an envoy to replace Patrick Henry and will go with Mr. Ellsworth to France unless the change of circumstances brought on by the successes of the allied powers induce …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Foreign Affairs
McHenry discusses the situation in Europe and notes that negotiations between the Emperors of Germany and Prussia respecting preparations to meet the army of the Directory so as to extinquish their …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Completing Washington's Uniform
Enclosed is a list of the names of the persons appointed from Virginia for the cavalry and infantry which includes those who have accepted, those who have declined, and those who have not been heard …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Commission Appointed to Meet with the Directory
McHenry sends to Washington a copy of a work by Governor Davie of North Carolina entitled "Instructions to be observed for the formation and movements of cavalry." Governor Davie is also a member of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Commenting on the President's Speech
The enclosed newspaper contains the President's speech. McHenry finds it nearly what it ought to be and is relieved that it did not enter into the kind of reasoning that might have attracted …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Bill Embracing the New Organization of the Army, Etc.
At the request of a committee of the Senate, McHenry has furnished them with a bill embracing the new organization of the Army and is preparing another respecting the provisional army and a third for …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Appointment of Officers, Etc.
McHenry has ordered that the month of October be added to Washington's expenses. Letters advising gentlemen of their appointments by the Senate will go to them soon. The nominations of the infantry …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Validating and Securing a Claim
Ellery expresses his regret and mortification due to his situation as a person who appears to be making exertions and pushing interests to obtain favors rather than validating and securing a claim. He …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.The Old Crew of the Ship U.S.
The author uses the metaphor of the United States as a foundering ship whose able officers have certainly earned their wages. One of these gentlemen is adept at proclamations so Judge Chase is urged …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Midshipman Edward Bennett
Bennett is told that he will receive a letter from the Secretary of the Navy for his son Edward that includes a Midshipman's warrant. McHenry hopes that Edward by his conduct will prove himself worthy …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Isolationist Politics, Etc.
McHenry discusses Federal politics, the U.S. envoy to France; and Isolationist politics.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.[PRIVATE] The President's Unfortunate Conduct
McHenry laments the changes in the Executive officers and other steps the President has evidently taken to secure his election. [Adams] is acting in a manner to break up the federal party and will …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
