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Establishment of a foundry near Harper's Ferry
Writes that no decision has been reached on the establishment of a foundry in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry for the manufacture of muskets and cannon.
James McHenry PapersEmbargo on the exportation of gunpowder and firearms
Tells Senator Tracy that he believes it to be unnecessary to discontinue the embargo on the exportation of gun powder and firearms. Suggests, however, that they place a limit on the duration of the …
James McHenry PapersDiscussion of Retention of Major Rensselaer in the Army
Letter, discusses the retention of Major Solomon Van Rensselaer in the army; contains Jay's own recommendation and refers to those of others.
John Jay PapersDemand for clothing among the troops
Encloses copy of a letter from Col. Rice relative to the issue of clothing for his troops. States that if the troops are not to be disbanded by the end of the year, they will be in a "very naked and …
James McHenry PapersCourts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline and routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
