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Discussion of Harbor Defenses in Rhode Island
Explains process of designing harbor defenses, based on opinion of engineer appointed to that purpose. Responds to request for activity on Goat Island and other Rhode Island locations. Suggests use of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Hamilton's Plan of Military Supply, Navy Department, & National Economy
Letter, discusses plan to provide and issue supplies; mentions Navy Department; mentions national economy.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discussion of Garrison Positioning
Refers to correspondence with the officers at Fort Massac. Discussion of positioning.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Court Martial for Desertion
Responds to decision by General Council and punishment sentenced for desertion.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Clothing Supply for Northern and Southwestern Frontier
Discusses correspondence with General Wilkinson and Massac about clothing on the northern and southwestern frontier. Refers to failure of contract and his perception of the role of commanding general. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Claims of Elisah Hall with Commission to the Cherokees
Reports on Elisha Hall's report on expenses during his service with the Cherokees, and requests proper documentation from Hall. Seeks to distinguish between Hall's private business and public service, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Captain Elliott's Detachment from Command
Reports Captain Elliott's response at Fort Mifflin, considering himself detached from his command. Writes of Captain Wadsworth and the Secretary of the Treasury.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Bounty System for Citizens or Soldiers Apprehending Deserters, & Grounds for Rejection of Hugh McAlister's Certifiate for Payment Under This System
Discusses the payment of bounties to citizens or soldiers apprehending deserters. Reports that it has been the practice of the War Department Accountant's Office to pay money to soldiers searching …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Artillerists and Engineers
Responds to a request from the Commander in Chief for engineers and artillerists with discussion with Major General Pinckney. Suggests direct communication between the two of them.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Appointments and Commissions
Responds to request for information about officers and appointments. Maintains that appointments are the same as commissions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Appointment of Officers, Medical Staff, & Chaplains; Disposition of Old and New Regiments
Forwards letters concerning General Pinckney, as well as the issue of appointing surgeon's mates for Hunnewell and Rice's regiment. Advises against recourse to the "act to regulate the medical …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Appointment for North Carolina Regiment
Recommends Robert Goodloe as a trustworthy, hard-working gentleman. Provides his opinion on the responsibilities of the role. Understands that General Pinckney has already made his selections. Seeks a …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Accounts, Hospitals, Officer Barracks
Discusses contractor accounts. Mentions hospital and officer quarters. Requests investigation of purchase.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Accounts with Foster, General Robertson and Wolf's Friend
Encloses accounts for supplies for A. Foster, General Robertson, and Wolf's Friend, with questions about General Robertson's authority to authorize expenses. Encloses copy of letter from General …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Supplies and Money Remittance
Writes of account and the accountant. Refers to supplies in New York, including tea. Requests money be remitted to Col. Gradsworth.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses State, Congressional, and Presidential Powers in Calling Invasion
Refers to Constitutional article about Congressional approval for invasion. Mentions Presidential power. Discussion of law in Indian nations. Seeks private opinion.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Regiments and Garrisons
Discusses organization of regiments. Mentions location of garrisons. Lists items for the state of Georgia.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Previous Communication, Quartermaster
Refers to previous communication. Discusses quartermaster.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Old Lists of Regiments with New Ones; Instructions for Lieut. Col. Butler
After referring to lists of officers in old regiments, encloses a list of new officers. Reports instructions for Lieut. Col. Butler in Tennessee.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Officers in North and South Carolina and Kentucy
Expresses consideration of troops, numbering regiments, and appointment of officers. Lists officers in North and South Carolina and Kentucky.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Officer Operations
Explains his belief that Hamilton did not intentionally seek to injure his character. Has requested an officers' manual from England.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses National Military in Light of Foreign Affairs
Questions officers' pay. Lists his highest priorities, including preservation of internal peace balanced by a strong military force. Speaks of diplomatic relations in terms of domestic military …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Matters of Indians and Compensation
Adds information to previous report. Illegible document--mentions Indians, Georgia. Asks that he refer to the law of compensation and reparation
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses His Recommendation for the Provisional Army
Discusses qualifications for officers under Horry's uncle for South Carolina and Georgia. Pinckney has recommended him for the provisional army.
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