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North Carolina Brevets
Discusses brevet promotions of officers of the North Carolina Line.
#705 Jethro Sumner Papers.Report on Expediency to Retain West Point as Military Post
West Point provides a strategic military defense against invaders to the US. Describes the exact location on the Hudson River. The fortifications are impossible to besiege. Considers West Point a …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Attempts to Procure Food & Payment for Troops, with Limited Funds
Knox sends Wadsworth two orders, one for $1500 for rations and the other to defray the expences for the line. Further advances for the troops are necessary but cannot be sent until the troops on the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersPreparation for Indian Treaty; Reports Indian Trading Efforts
Expresses frustration that Tardiveau has not delivered the letter. Describes his travels and explains Nicholson's intelligence about how the Indians will approach the treaty with the intent to …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersDescribes Activity at Fort Harmar; Mentions Supplies, Officers, Recruits, Indians
Lists recent correspondence. Hopes that the treaty with the governor of the Western Territory will pacify the "savages" and land with the Ohio Company purchase. Discusses habitability of land …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersTalk of Badger, Cherokee Headman, about Treaty
A copy of the talk of Badger in representation of Cherokee headmen and warriors. Discussion of white prisoners. Fear of Mr. Ballow frequenting their land. Requests return of land. Encloses strand of …
Andrew Pickens PapersDefense of the frontier
Secretary Knox writes that President Washington has directed him to assure Governor Lee of Virginia that he considers the United States responsible for the necessary expenses to defend the frontier. …
Henry Knox PapersWar Department expenditures for treaties with Indians
Account of monies disbursed by Knox for Indian treaties. Certified true copy signed by Register of the Treasury, Joseph Nourse.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Constitutional Legality of Claiming Privateer Ships in Charleston Port
Makes reference to a Spanish brig brought into the port of Charleston. Considers the Constitution the supreme law of the land in regards to treaties with France, and rejects the President's request to …
Benjamin H. Rutledge PapersReports Abrupt Departure of Mr. Dandridge
Reports sudden departure of Mr. Dandridge, based on unworthy motives, although he considers him a character of integrity.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports US Relations in Portugal
Refers to US relations in Portugal. Reports activities of the Secretary of State there, with several social events. Refers to the Spaniards on the Mississippi and Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Discretionary Use of Forces against French, Spanish
Discussion of quarantine and defensive force requiring compliance with France. Refers to use of artillerists, engineers, dragoons, and frigates at the discretion of the President. Speculates on Spain …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543McHenry to Wilkinson Concerning Situation in Indian/Spanish Country
James McHenry writes General James Wilkinson on sending an officer to investigate an affair concerning the possible demolition of U.S. forts in Indian country and the claims of Spanish subjects to …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionInstructions for Troops with Indians, Spanish, and French along Mississippi
Instructions for artillery and infantry at Pittsburgh and promotions for soldiers. Details how to communicate with French and Spanish. Refers to US treaty with Spain. Encourages friendly relationship …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Journey along the Mississippi, Transportation of Supplies
Reports progress with troops along the Mississippi. Provides instructions to proceed to Pittsburgh and report to James O'Hara and Isaac Craig for supplies and transportation. Refers to salary.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suspicions of Colonel Smith are Without Foundation
General Washington expresses his confidence in the ability and integrity of Colonel William Smith and wonders how Abijah Hammond could have been considered for the post of Lieutenant Colonel …
Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Suggest 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: Mm85004543Request for Washington's Attendance at Meeting to Discuss Officer Appointments & Other Military Necessities
Informs Washington that Adams cannot leave his wife's sickbed until it is absolutely necessary for him to meet Congress, and that he has authorized McHenry and the generals to decide the appointments …
John Adams PapersReferences 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: 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: Mm85004543Information Regarding Generals, and Reasons for War Department Conference at Philadelphia
Informs Pinckney that he has written to Hamilton & Knox, calling them into service at Philadelphia, and hopes that Washington will attend as well. He writes that Knox has refused his commission on …
John Adams PapersCorrespondence with Washington
Refers to correspondence with General Washington and their meeting in Philadelphia.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Current Disposition of the Cherokees
Writes of interaction with the governor. Refers to Indian danger.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Court Martial Process
Refers to approval for court martials. Assures peculiar delicacy in punishment process.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Declines Offer to Lead American Military Academy
Acknowledges receipt of letter and invitation. Expresses humble gratitude. Declines offer based on commitments, but hopes to visit America and pay his respects to the President. [Known previously as …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
