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Draft of Speech by Wadsworth to the Seven Nations of Canada at a Treaty Negotiation Regarding Land Claims in New York
Professes to answer the Indians' speech of the previous day; reiterates that the purpose of the meeting is to delineate which lands the Indians are claiming, that they may be paid for by New York. …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIntelligence report on Chief Red Pole and the Chickasaws
Intelligence report on Chief Red Pole and Chickasaws.
James McHenry PapersFirst Report to the Senate; Expresses Concerns for National Navy
Persuades importance for a national navy, comparing the US to France and England. Deplores challenge of not being able to depend upon the current navy for protection.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Should the U.S. Send another Minister to France after the treatment M. Pickney received [?]
Document, discusses whether or not the United States should send another minister to France, after the ill treatment Mr. Pinckney received from the Directorate.
General CollectionProperly maintaining coastal garrisons
Inquires on the numbers of troops needed in order to properly defend coastal forts and garrisons in the event of an invasion. McHenry asks what the House plans to do in order to adequately provide …
James McHenry PapersOn the nation's resistance to a large military establishment
Requests the attention of the President and Congress to be directed to - what he considers - much-needed improvements in the military. Notes that this is difficult due to the country's resistance to …
James McHenry PapersObjections to an act to reorganize the Army
McHenry voices the opinion of the Washington administration to a bill in the House of Representatives that would reorganize the U.S. Army. McHenry argues that the bill would not allow the War …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding neutral vessels
Discusses rules of engagement between a neutral vessel and a belligerent power. Questions whether or not a neutral vessel has a right resist - by force - a search of their ship, or if a belligerent …
James McHenry PapersEvidence of foreign interference to excite Indian hostility
Memorandum containing evidence from the last few months of foreign interference in order to excite Indian hostility against Americans, particularly on the part of the Spanish - in clear of violation …
James McHenry PapersDefense Against French Depredations
Discusses the likely need to hold a session of Congress to pass resolutions relating to the defense of trade and the coast against French depredations.
General Collection[Memo discussing negotiation and war with France.]
Document, memorandum advises care in negotiating with France.
General CollectionRemarks on the third article of the Jay Treaty
Contemplates various interpretation the third article of the Jay Treaty, particularly in relation to free commerce and the imposition of duties. Concludes with his own final interpretation on the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Questions on State of the Nation and Its Foreign Affairs with European nations
The President has directed the Secretaries of State, War, and the Treasury, and the Attorney General to consider the state of the nation and its foreign relations, particularly with France, in …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Promotions & Appointments in the Regiments of Artillerists & Engineers
A draft of a document listing promotions and appointments to the First and Second Regiments of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Robert Oliver PapersOn the vital importance of the Floridas
Stresses the importance of the Floridas for the United States, arguing that whichever European nation holds Florida also possess the key to the Mississippi River, directly impacting inhabitants in the …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic conversation with the Chevalier Yruho
Account of a conversation with the Chevalier Yruho, who visited the Adamses in Quincy, Massachusetts. Mentions that Yruho engaged in a non-personal diplomatic dispute with Secretary Pickering …
James McHenry PapersConstructing the Post at Harpers Ferry
Appears to be a contract involving laborers engaged by Joseph Perkins, Superintendent and Armorer on behalf of the United States, to construct the post about to be established at Harpers Ferry on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Rough Copy of Instructions for Paymaster and Storekeeper on Potomack]
Appointment and instructions for the paymaster and store keeper at Harpers Ferry armory.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
