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Lists of Candidates and Their Qualifications
Washington will soon be furnished with a book containing a list of all the candidates and an abridgement of their qualifications with the original letters of recommendation. Included is a list of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Letter from General Hamilton
Encloses a letter from General Alexander Hamilton and requests that it be returned along with some works of poetry.
James McHenry PapersInterruption in the Calm of the House, Etc.
The letters related to Wolcott's land business will be forwarded to him. Neither Monroe's memoir nor Frauchet's publication has done any harm nor made any converts. The letter from the Commissioners …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Enclosed letter to Benjamin Hawkins
Encloses a letter which had been mistakenly lost among some private papers until a week prior when he discovered it. Alleges that its contents are not too old to be useful.
James McHenry PapersEnclosed letter for Colonel Hamilton
Indicates that he read Bauman's letter at 5 o'clock that morning and is enclosing a letter to be sent to Colonel Hamilton.
James McHenry PapersDiscusses the patriotism and zeal of American citizens
Alleges that southerners exhibit less patriotism and zeal; hints at partisan divisions. Mentions that General McPherson, head of five companies of infantry, is present. Discusses artillery and rifle …
James McHenry PapersDelivery of dispatches to Captain Dale
Asks that a fast sailing pilot boat be prepared to sail at a moment's notice to carry dispatches to Captain Dale.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the bill to establish the Provisional Army
Encloses the act to establish the Provisional Army, which he says does not provide for a quartermaster general.
James McHenry PapersAppointing a lieutenant
States that he will keep Rutledge's letter to the Secretary of the Navy and writes that he will be able to find a lieutenant in a short time.
James McHenry PapersWhy Was the Officer Not Found Guilty?
Though he was the youngest officer on the board of a recent Court Martial, Wands can obtain no reason why the officer on trial was not found guilty.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOn the sudden changes in France
Mentions the sudden changes in France, the success of the Allied Powers, and an approach toward the restoration of the monarchy, and how this might change the President's strategy and induce him to …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the erection of permanent magazine buildings
States that three permanent magazines - for the safekeeping of military stores - will suffice for the United States, located in Springfield, Massachusetts; Harper's Ferry, Virginia; and Rocky Mount. …
James McHenry PapersAppointment of Officers, Etc.
McHenry has ordered that the month of October be added to Washington's expenses. Letters advising gentlemen of their appointments by the Senate will go to them soon. The nominations of the infantry …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Appointment of Colonel Watts
Writes to Congressman Harper before leaving to Trenton that Colonel Watts has already accepted his appointment, otherwise he would give consideration to his wishes.
James McHenry PapersAppointing officers for the Provisional Army
Argues that it would be better to fully prepare and appoint officers for the Provisional Army now than wait until immediate danger comes.
James McHenry PapersRegarding a bill for military appropriations
Acknowledges receiving the bill for military appropriations, concerning horses and cavalry units in particular. Mentions a stipend for the Choctaw Indians.
James McHenry PapersPay
Bill of exchange drawn on Harris in favor of Nathan Wright. Money is salary of E. Wright for 3 months of service as factor at Creek Factory in Georgia.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Enclosed copy of the Attorney General's opinion
Encloses a copy of the Attorney General's opinion on the case of the captain of the 4th Regiment - whether he should be delivered to a municipal court in Maryland. McHenry considers Lee's opinion a …
James McHenry PapersAccount of Samuel Henley
The account of Samuel Henley, who has continued to render services since his appointment of the 1st of August 1792, should be settled according to current principles.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
