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Correspondence with John Adams
Upon his retirement, Williams asks McHenry to forward an enclosed letter to John Adams.
James McHenry PapersCopy of Waste Book for month of October and copy of account with Mr Lewis Agent to Cherokees
Henley sends to Simmons a copy of Waste Book for month of October and copy of account with Mr Lewis Agent to Cherokees.
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)Conveying Purchases to This Country, Etc.
In a mostly illegible letter the following can be ascertained: William McIntosh, a brother to Mrs. Sargent and a respectable planter; purchase; infant child; plantation; Virginia land; Allen Crocker …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contingent Expenses of Military Officers
Enclosed is a copy of Gen. Hamilton's letter to Benjamin Williamson, Deputy Paymaster General at New York, instructing him to settle certain contingent and incidental expenses of military officers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Construction of Defenses on Beacon Island
Capt. James Taylor is authorized to construct certain works and defenses on Beacon Island, North Carolina. Simmons should transmit to Taylor the necessary forms and instructions relative to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confirming Pension Status
Author confirms that Whittington is on the books of his office as a pensioner in Pennsylvania, previously of Delaware.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Conduct of the Courts of Maryland
Ash requests that McHenry allow him to make use of his library in Baltimore and discusses his recent unpleasant experiences in the Baltimore County Court.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.Concerning the resignation of John Stagg as clerk
Notes that there is a rumor floating around - which has reached the President - that McHenry encouraged Stagg to resign from his position as chief clerk of the War Department in order to create a job …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Resignation of James McHenry
Expresses regret at the resignation of James McHenry from the position of War Secretary, worrying that he was pressured to by the "intolerable abuse of a malignant party".
MS #647Concerning the renting of houses for public officials
Stoddert is preparing to leave his office in Philadelphia for the summer and is arranging to pay $200 out of public expenses for renting a house elsewhere.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the constitutionality of trying a captain
Asks the Attorney General whether it is constitutional for the military to deliver Capt. Devin of the 4th Regiment - who had recently gone from Maryland to Tennessee - back to a municipal court in …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Major Lewis Tousard
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States concerning Major Lewis Tousard, late a part of the regiment of artillerists and engineers. He suggests Tousard for Inspector of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Compensation of William Small
It appears that the settlement of the account of Mr. Mackey, late storekeeper at Harper's Ferry, is being delayed because of a question regarding a warrant issued in favor of William Small. McHenry …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Simmons' Clerks
McHenry has received the list of Simmons' clerks and the sums to which each may be entitled during the coming year. According to the law, the Accountant's office is entitled to $6,340 but …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Officers of the Quartermaster's Dept.
In order to make a determination regarding the compensation of officers and agents employed in the Quartermaster's department, McHenry will need the Report of the Quartermaster General on each …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of David Thompson
David Thompson, who acted as a recorder at a Court of Inquiry held at Fort Niagara by order of Major General Hamilton, should be compensated. If there is no rule that applies to his case, Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Captain Guion
Even though at the time of his service the office of Deputy Paymaster was not in the law, Captain Guion is entitled to the thirty dollars compensation per month that the law now allows because he did …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of British Surgeons
After examining the document relative to the compensation of the British surgeons attending the garrison at Niagara, Dexter finds that the pay of an assistant or surgeon's mate should be adequate for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Superintending the Canal
The reasons stated by John Mackey, paymaster and storekeeper for the armory at Harpers Ferry, for the compensation he allowed Mr. Shepherd for superintending the canal convinces McHenry that a man of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Soldiers Employed to the Eastward
The soldiers employed by Major [Lewis] Tousard as laborers on the fortifications to the eastward, and as artificers, are to be allowed the per diem compensation promised them for their services.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commission for William P. Rensselaer
Schuyler requests a commission for William P. Rensselaer as a subaltern.
Cherry Hill CollectionComment on Ongoing Dispute & Recommendation for Next Secretary of War
Comments on Congress' possible intervention in some dispute; recommends a "Mr. Paine of Vermont" as a good candidate to serve as the next Secretary of War.
John Adams PapersCommencing My Salary
Dexter wants to know when his salary will commence. His commission is dated 13 May 1800 and all the other relevant information is know to Wolcott. He encloses a letter from Samuel Hodgdon regarding …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Colors for the Artillery, Etc.
The estimate should extend to the Armory and the Ordnance Department and should be in Dexter's hands by October 18th. No decision has been made respecting colors for the artillery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
