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Plantation Purchased by the Board of War
There is some question as to what is to be done with the plantation purchased by the Board of War and the settlement of the mortgage on same.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Israel Chapin Jr. discusses Indian affairs since the death of General Chapin
Letter, informs Pickering of General Israel Chapin's death; alludes to Treaty of Greenville; discusses Indian life; asks for advice handling Indian applications; discusses Treaty enforcement.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionAccount of John Neufville
$999 has been forwarded for the pay of a company of infantry under Capt. Brook Roberts but since receipts have not been forwarded, it cannot be known how the money was appropriated so Neufville has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three related drafts on the Revolutionary War
Discusses published forged documents; alludes to the Revolutionary War and slaves.
James McHenry PapersResolving the Case of Major Cushing, Etc.
McHenry has directed Major Cushing to join the army only if he has accurately represented his case. His furlough should be limited to the time required to regain his health and, after its expiration, …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Regarding enforcement of treaties between United States and foreign powers and the matter of France selling prizes in port of Boston
Asks about legal right of preventing the sale of French prizes being carried into port of Boston. Refers to some other accounts he has read in the newspaper. References the district attorney of …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.Recommendations for a Mission to England
In the cases of illegal captures under the British treaty, it might be better to trust a man of the law rather than one of the mercantile characters. Perhaps a Justice of the Supreme Court could be …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Plans for Travelling to Philadelphia
Mr. Chase is extremely pleased with his appointment and will set out by stage for Philadelphia soon. Despite a bad cold, McHenry plans to travel by horseback but his journey may be delayed as he …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Frigate Building at Portsmouth; Qualifications of Capt. Thompson
Articles for the frigate building at Portsmouth have been ordered from the Purveyor. Wolcott has no notion of the qualifcations of Captain Thompson so McHenry should employ him as an agent based on …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A Satisfactory Choice for the Presidency
McHenry expresses his belief that things will continue to go well since the people have acknowledged the necessity of placing a man in the presidency who will follow the policies and be grounded by …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Rejection of Our Minister to France, Etc.
Letters from Pinckney in Paris have arrived. Delacroix has informed Mr. Monroe that the Directory will not receive a minister plenipotentiary until their grievances have been resolved. Pinckney will …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Negotiations with France
Letter, discusses process of negotiations between US and France.
General CollectionWashington's Advancements Against Knox's Pretensions
McHenry is of the opinion that the President should support Washington's advancement against General Knox's pretensions. The President has expressed suspicions which might affect McHenry or Mr. …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.State of the Disease in Philadelphia, Etc.
McHenry declares that the sickness in Philadelphia has sufficiently abated to allow Congress to reconvene.
Robert Oliver PapersResponse to Wikinson's complaints
Candidly addresses various complaints made by General James Wilkinson.
James McHenry PapersRelative Ranks of Major Generals, Etc.
McHenry is pleased that Washington has recovered after being indisposed and advises him to avoid the early morning and evening air. Despite McHenry's endeavors, the President seems determined to place …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Relative Rank of Major Generals
Washington has asked to be kept apprised of developments respecting the relative rank of the major generals and the enclosed letters should achieve that purpose.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Questions of military strategy for the Attorney General
Submits questions to the attorney general for consideration. In the event that an officer commanding American troops on the Mississippi receive word that French troops were ascending under a Spanish …
James McHenry PapersPrivate correspondence with Washington
Private correspondence with George Washington on non-political, non-military matters. Encloses letters from Murray and Smith.
James McHenry PapersPossible war declaration against France
Submits his views of the subjects for communication between the heads of departments and generals. Argues that France aims at "universal dominion" and that the vices of her government render war …
James McHenry PapersPlans for the Provisional Army to President Adams
Writes to Washington that the dispatch for President Adams on the subject of the plans for the Provisional Army have not yet been prepared, but will hopefully be completed soon.
James McHenry PapersOfficers for the Provisional Army
Letter, discusses the appointment of officers for the new provisional army.
Special MS Collection, Berol.Lieutenant General and Commander-in-chief of the Army
Kindly urges Washington to accept the commission of Lieutenant General and Commander-in-chief of the United States Army, in preparation for possible war against France. Desires to set up an …
James McHenry Papers
