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McHenry's Nomination as Secretary of War
Washington nominates McHenry to the position of Secretary of War and urges a prompt acceptance because the War Department suffers for the want of a head.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.McHenry's Case with the State; Election News
Winchester refers to a case between McHenry and the state, but tells him they are loathe to do anything that diminishes their revenue. He refers to politics, and how they wait for news from a …
James McHenry PapersMcHenry Should Accept the Nomination
Murray informs McHenry that the Senate has unanimously concurred in the President's nomination of McHenry as the next Secretary of War. Murray urges him to accept the nomination.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.McClintock Much Indebted to Sundry People
The account against Samuel McClintoch will probably not be received since he left Shippensburgh some time ago indebted to many people. However, if he does return, the account will be put in force …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Matters concerning Captain Bruff
Notifies Captain Bruff that the Secretary of War has read his letter and will reply to him. Bruff's muster and rolls will be examined. Requests Bruff's account current and vouchers for advances. Cited …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Matters before the Court and Local Politics
James Winchester writes from Baltimore regarding a court case, and General Smith's conduct, which opposes the sense of his constituents. He writes of political matters and treaties without making …
James McHenry PapersMatter of Accounts, Expenditures, Cash
Forward statement of accounts and expenditures of cash for dates ranging over the last two years. Discusses vouchers, receipts, and balance of accounts for pay of troops;
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Mathematical Instruments Not completed
Deas tell McHenry that the mathematical instruments he ordered have not yet been completed by the artisan contracted for that purpose probably because he has accepted too many orders. (partially …
Pinckney Family PapersMartin's account, recruiting, and funds
Discusses Martins account submitted to the War Department; recruiting accounts of several officers; and notifies Martin that Henry Miller will provide him with a sum of money.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Martin's Account and vouchers
Acknowledges receipt of Martin's account and vouchers; they will be examined.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Managing Finances Difficult for Indian Agents
Letter, discusses difficulties Indian Agents have in accounting for funds; discusses gifts to Indian Chiefs.
Misc MssMakes Predictions about Presidential Elections
Speaks of dealings with those who do not support the treaty. Refers to local conversation about who will be the next President; predicts John Adams over Jefferson. Acknowledges differing opinions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Major Rivardi's advance pay
Notification to Fish that he will receive funds that he is to transfer to Major Rivardi as an advance on his pay account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Major Rivardi in debt
Notification to Major Rivardi that after an examination of his account for pay and forage he is in debt to the U. S.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Major Morrison's claim
Discusses particulars of Major Morrison's claim for pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Major Langham May Draw a Bill for $500
The Secretary of War will permit Major Langham to draw a bill on him "at any sight [Langham] pleases" for five hundred dollars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major John Jacob Ulrich Rivardi's pay
Informs Rivardi that he will receive his pay from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Major Craig's clerk writes to the Secretary at War
In the absence of Major Craig, Tarelton Bates acknowledges receipt of goods and provisions to the Secretary at War.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig's Clerk Writes to Samuel Hodgdon
In Major Craig's absence, Tarlton Bates acknowledges receipt of correspondence from Samuel Hodgdon. Money for wagoner James Hamilton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Craig's clerk writes to Samuel Hodgdon
In the absence of Major Craig, Tarlton Bates acknowledges the receipt of funds sent by Samuel Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig's claim for compensation
Major Craig is uneasy about not hearing of any measures taken to compensate him for his services at the posts of the upper waters of Ohio River.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig mentions the following: the purchase of two lots for public use; billeting of Indians; and shipments of Indian goods for the Chickasaws.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
Major Craig discusses pay and forage for the troops as well as the delay in sending a statement of receipts and payments.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
