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Foster request to Henley to forward letter he has written to the Secretary of War
Foster asks Henley to forward the letter he has written to the Secretary of War on the subject of his contract with the government to provide supplies for the Indians. Foster worries that, if supplies …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwards Monthly Quartermaster Returns
Forwards monthly return of quartermaster's store, January 1797. Reports of ordnance and military stores sent to General Wayne and Captain Butler. Sends news.
Letters Sent and Received by Quartermaster General John Wilkins, Jr., Feb 8-Jul 30, 1797. (RG92)Forwarding the protection of John Cunningham
MacCreery sends a letter with an enclosed protection of John Cunningham, who is currently detained on a frigate. McHenry is asked to forward the protection to his agent in the West Indies.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Forwarding of Cost Estimates & Recent Accounting
Encloses a set of cost estimates for the Quartermaster Department for January and February 1797 [included]. Explains certain accounting which he has done in recent months.
John Wilkins PapersForwarding of Affidavits Surrounding Burning of British Ship Oracabessa [Aracabessa] in U.S. Waters By French Privateer
Submits affidavits concerning the burning of a British ship, the Oracabessa [also spelled Aracabessa] by a French privateer, and the failure of a U.S. revenue cutter to protect it. The Oracabessa was …
John Adams PapersForwarded Supplies
Packet to Issac Guion received, will be forwarded by confidential messenger. Craig unsure if forwarded stores sent to Fort Massac should be sent forward from Fort Massac, so the commanding officer at …
James Robertson PapersForwarded Sundry Receipts Belonging to Ensign McCall
Habersham forwards vouchers for McCall's payments to the troops.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Forwarded Receipt of Pay of Capt. Brown
Guimpe forwards Captain Brown's receipt of pay for November 1796.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Forwarded Packet from Commander-in-Chief
Notification that Craig received a packet from the Commander-in-Chief via Presque Isle addressed to McHenry. Packet forwarded to War Department. Robert McCrea to deliver package.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Letter
Letter with enclosure for Commandant of Detroit received and will be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersForty Tons of Lead to Tench Francis
"Please deliver Mr. Francis, the Purveyor, forty tons of lead."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionFollowing the Principles of the Late Administration
McHenry discusses President Adams recent speech which seems to indicate that Adams will continue the policies of the Washington administration.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFive Hundred Dollars for A. Hunt
Enclosed is Isaac Guion's draft on James McHenry for $500 in favor of A. Hunt which Meeker asks Simmons to accept.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Financial and Arrival of Wilkinson
Vouchers received. Draft on Hodgdon will be honored. Noted Wilkinson's talents, expects him to be a good Commander in Chief.
James Robertson PapersFinal Outfitting for the Frigate United States
McHenry writes that he is glad to hear the damage done to the ship during its launching has been repaired; directs Barry to moor in the harbor and take on cannon and all its other supplies, which have …
John Barry Collection.Filling a Clerk's Vacancy in Hodgdon's Office
Having heard of a vacancy for a clerk in Hodgdon's office, Kennedy offers his services. He has previously been employed by Joseph Nourse, Register of the Treasury, for three years who should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)False Claims
Capt. Webb's verbal answers to Simmons' inquiries have been ill natured and evasive. Lt. Hough has received the pay due him, knowing that the horse claimed by him is the property of the US. Capt. Webb …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Failure to Reply to Letters
Letter, describes the reasons he has been unable to answer McHenry's letters.
Mss CollectionFacts Sufficient for His Conviction
Wigginton suspects James Perkins of malfeasance with respect to cannon shot purchased for the United States and believes he can gather enough proof to find him guilty. He can prove that his wagons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract forwarded from War Department Warrant Book
Forwards an extract from the War Office's warrant book up to present day for Henley's government.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extra Pay for the Treaty of Greenville, Etc.
Dr. Brown reports that the elegant fox skin intended for Mrs. Hodgdon has been lost to the depredation of the moths. The enclosed account would have been paid long ago were it not for the death of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expresses Concern about Infractions of Law
Refers to tendency for those who have violated the law to maintain their actions. Hopes the government will be able to enforce laws.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Attitude toward French
Reports recent change of attitude toward the French. Expresses his own opinion about the French.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Attitude toward French
Verifies suspicions when President convened Congress. Questions motives of the French and American attitudes. Seeks protection of commerce. Reports visit with Mr. Perry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
