Collection
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Voucher Delivery and Claims
Enclosed claim of William Anderson. Vouchers to be delivered by Benjamin Herbert.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Volunteer Troop of Cincinnati Offers Services to the President
The officers and men of the Cincinnati militia horsemen express their outrage at the depredations of France and offer themselves in service to the president, to defend the Constitution.
John Adams PapersVirginia is Both Patrotic and Praiseworthy, Etc.
McHenry has received Parker's letter informing him of Parker's election as a represenative to Congress and rejoices not only on Parker's account but also from considerations of a public nature. …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Views on Protection of Commerce and Defense of Territory, with Cost Estimates
McHenry advises Congress on measures necessary to assert and defend U.S. rights against the encroachments of European powers. Lists these measures, including expansion of Navy and Army, increased …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionView of the Finances of the United States
Responding to a request from the Secretary of War, this is a presentation of US revenues: duties, imports, and finances from 1795-1798. It discusses debt: interest and the proposed payment. It …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Vessels Will Greatly Increase the Expenditures at Pittsburgh, Etc.
Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply issues, and expresses his mortification regarding the orders of the Secretary of War relative to his claim. The number of men working at the vessels' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vessel to be built at Detroit and orders for forwarding of clothing to troops at Northwestern Posts
McHenry discusses plans for United States vessel to be built during winter at Detroit and orders for forwarding of clothing to garrisoned troops at Northwestern Posts
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Very Few in the Country Who Favor the French
In addition to recommending Washington Carmichael for a lieutenancy in the Army, Denny assures McHenry that very few in the countryside have regard for the French during the ongoing controversy …
James McHenry PapersValue of Tract of Land
Cumming inquires about the value of a tract of land he owns. He wants to ascertain from the Tennessee members of Congress what the land is worth and whether his title is valid.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Urging the Secretary's Decision on My Claim
Hodgdon urges McHenry to make a decsion on his claim.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Urgent request for frigate expenditures to naval agents at Baltimore and Boston
Request for expenditures from the commencement of frigate building. Immediately wanted. Expected to be perfectly timely.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToUrgent Need for Gun Stocks
Ames repeats his request for gun stocks asserting that without a new supply, either stocking must soon stop or he will be forced to produce stocks that are not fit for service. He does not know what …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Upon the Death of Dr. Hodge, I Mourn for His Friends, Etc.
As usual, Sargent has much to say but his untelligible scrawl renders his letter meaningless except for the following: the death of Dr. Hodge; looking glasses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Updates on Soldiers Pay Due to Desertion
Soldiers given up or captured as deserters had pay suspended. Parker and Edwards to receive court martial.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Updates on Muster and Request for Information on Personal Letter
Frye encloses muster and receipt rolls for his detachment and others. He hopes to send receipts soon. He has daily applicants for recruits but no recruiting money. In a post script he asks after a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Update on Delivery to Constellation
Fox wrote on behalf of Sec. of War who inquired into the progress Harris made regarding the delivery of supplies to S. Hodgdon that will be transported to the frigate Constellation.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayUpdate on Account Information in Hand
Letters and account information from various officers recounted. One contains petition to Congress by Capt. Fauche. Appropriation by Congress to discharge the militia rolls which were transmitted in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Unsettled Affairs Among the Indian Nations
Captain Guion explains the procrastination of his communications that is due to the ill state of his health which he has endured for more than three months and the difficulty of communicating because …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Unlawful Aggression Against Judge Campbell
The President has been informed of an aggression against Judge Campbell in violation of the laws by Lieutenant Colonel Butler, commander of U. S. troops in Tennessee. An investigation of this incident …
Timothy Pickering PapersUnknown Cost of Transportation
Unsure of cost for transporting supplies through various cities. Will consult owner of the waggon that transported the supplies.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Uniforms for the standard receiving ceremony
On the subject of uniforms for a standard receiving ceremony.
James McHenry Papers
