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Confirms Receipt of Enclosures
Informs Major Haskell that the office has received his letters enclosing the receipt of Caleb Swan and Haskell's account current.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Account
Informs Langham that the office has received his letter enclosing his account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Account
Informs Daniel Stevens, Supervisor at Charleston, that the letter enclosing his account current has been received by the office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirming McHenry's opinion to wait until Congress has made a decision to appoint a new clerk of the New York naval yard
Fox confirms McHenry's opinion not to make an appointment to replace the deceased clerk of the New York naval yard until the wishes of Congress are known. The business is being dealt with, but until …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Confined by a Severe Attack of Billious Fever
Due to a severe attack of billious fever, Gibbs has not been able to forward his September returns for the Navy Yard but he hopes to sufficiently recover during the next week to forward them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conference with the Several Indian Chiefs Assembled, & Washington's Reply
Various Indian chiefs speak on rights to land, inclinations to peace over war, and a recent treaty. Tribes represented: Wiandots [Wyandots], Delawares, Shawanees [Shawnees], Ottawas, Chippewas, …
John Adams PapersConcerning western posts in New York
McHenry informs Schuyler that Captain Lewis, who is also delivering Schuyler this letter, is in possession of a dispatch relative to western posts in New York. Schuyler is instructed to send Lewis on …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the salaries of office clerks
Office clerk William Burton informs McHenry that he failed to apply for an increase in salary last year because he knew nothing about the application until months later. Burton, reminding McHenry of …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Saint Croix dispute
Discusses the St. Croix dispute over the boundary line between British Canada and the United States. McHenry disagrees with Pickering's assertion that the British commissioner must fulfill certain …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the protection of Lafayette's son and diplomatic relations with France
McHenry advises that Washington publicly receive and accept Lafayette's son under his protection and into his family, for Lafayette was currently imprisoned in Austria after attempting to flee France. …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Delivery of Stores & Medicines for Transport to Knoxville
Letter, directs delivery of stores and medicines to Samuel Hodgden, for transport to Knoxville. Subscript by Hodgden, asking that the above be delivered to Colonel Henry's wagoner.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Concerning the Algerine frigate and French relations
Discusses the construction of the frigate for the Dey of Algiers, arrangements in the War Department, diplomatic relations with France, and the capture of American merchantmen in the West Indies …
James McHenry PapersConcerning rumors of western secession
McHenry advises the Governor of the Northwest Territory on rumors of western secession.
James McHenry PapersConcerning Payments and Vouchers
Letter from the War Accountant's Office concerning payments and vouchers in relation to Nehemiah Freeman.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning Militia Claims
The Secretary of War has reached a decision on the claims of the militia, and the money will be sent as soon as possibly to Stevens in Charleston.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning French movements on the frontier
Describes French movements on the frontier, including missionaries and relations with Indians.
James McHenry PapersConcerning French ambitions in Louisiana
General Anthony Wayne expresses concern over the movements of a French agent on the frontier, contemplating whether or not it would be prudent to commit more forces to the western posts.
James McHenry PapersConcerning fortifications and the defense of harbors
McHenry reports on the state of fortifications in the United States and the sum expended on them since 1794. Suggests that Americans are uneasy about maintaining a large military establishment, but …
James McHenry PapersConcerning final settlement certificates
On the subject of final settlement certificates and ascertaining the amount of damages.
James McHenry PapersConcerning Estimates and Account Information
Sends a copy of his last letter in reply to Holt's estimates for November and December 1795. The duplicate enclosed post notes and Hagner asks for confirmation when they arrive.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning bounty lands and certificates
Murray again requests that McHenry answer a question from one of his constituents concerning bounty lands and certificates, particularly their value. The author also reports on his wife's improved …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning army discontent and disobedience
Discusses military obedience and alludes to the Rochefontaine-Wilson duel. McHenry argues that the army may soon become "one huge mass of discontent and sedition" and that they must work to restore …
James McHenry PapersConcerning anonymous letters to the State Department
Concerning anonymous letters to the State Department.
James McHenry Papers
