Collection
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Concerning the Creek delegation
Discusses Creek delegation to the federal government and discloses five hundred dollars to be delivered to disperse to any chiefs who did not attend and may feel jealous that those who attended …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the conduct of armed convoys
McHenry asks the Attorney General about the proper conduct for armed convoys in protecting American merchants against searches by ships of war of belligerent powers.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the account of Nathaniel Alexander
Informs the Comptroller of the Treasury that the state of North Carolina has settled with Nathaniel Alexander for his pay and subsistence at the Military Hospital of the Southern Department. The …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning supplies and rations for troops marching to Knoxville
McHenry reports that orders have been given for a regiment of infantry to march to Knoxville without delay and that arrangements are being made for ample supplies and rations. McHenry has already …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning Spanish-American relations on the frontier
McKee writes from Mobile, informing McHenry that he is temporarily being held prisoner by the Spanish governor of Louisiana, Gayoso, and that he expects to set off to New Orleans the following day. …
James McHenry PapersConcerning impressment and Franco-American relations
Discusses impressment and Franco-American relations with the U.S. Minister to the Netherlands. Alludes to a general apathy in the House of Representatives on the issue. Concludes with a brief note on …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Franco-American relations and upcoming negotiations
Discusses eroding Franco-American relations and attacks the opposition party in Congress who he believes are working for the benefit of the French Directory, arguing that it strengthens France's …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Franco-American relations and the ambassador to France
McHenry considers the possibility that French colonists in the West Indies will begin demanding from their mother country that freer and more liberal trade with the United States be allowed. McHenry …
James McHenry PapersConcerning financial issues in the War Department
Extract of a letter written to the War Department accountant explaining the War Secretary's power to determine the rules of compensation and allowance for service where no rule has been established by …
James McHenry PapersConcerning financial issues and troop payments
Regarding a requisition on the Treasury for $20,000 for Major Freeman. McHenry also discusses pay for the troops at Norfolk.
James McHenry PapersConcerning expenditures for secret services
Discusses expenditures for secret services.
James McHenry PapersConcerning dragoons and presidential powers
Requests the opinion of the Attorney General on executive powers to prevent the arrangement of dragoons into infantry, according to a bill passed in May 1796 in Congress. McHenry concludes by stating …
James McHenry PapersConcerning dragoon companies and the superiority of regulars over militia in Indian country
McHenry argues for the absolute necessity of dragoons on the Indian frontier, contending that regulars are superior to militia in this regard. McHenry calls the military establishment "deficient" and …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Bills & Accounting
Discusses bills and accounting, including funds paid to purchase cavalry horses. Informs Hodgdon of his record-keeping practices for bills.
John Wilkins LetterbookConcerning an appointment for commissioner
Steele stresses that his removal from the Executive Council was procured by the denunciation of his character made by an individual to McHenry. Steele announces that he has written to John Adams to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning a published letter in the newspaper
McHenry comments on a letter written by Pickering that found itself published in a newspaper. Also encloses a packet that he requests be sent to the President.
James McHenry PapersConcerning a possible forgery by the Northwest Indians
McHenry writes of a conference that General Wilkinson held with the Northwest Indians where they produced a document claiming it was an original counterpart to the Treaty of Greenville, but believes …
James McHenry PapersCompliance with a bond
Repeats his request that Slough ensure compliance with the terms of the bond entered into with his son and warns of legal action if the amount is not paid or proper vouchers submitted to the War …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Completion of Frigate
Request for materials and officers to staff ship prior to launch.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Completing and Manning the Three Frigates
The Committee of the House of Representatives for the protection of commerce has called on the Secretary of War for information relative to completing and manning the three frigates for sea. Hodgdon …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionComplaints & Fears Surrounding the Possibility of Not Being Reinforced by Butler
Repeats instructions that the detachment of [several companies of] the 3rd Regiment in Tennessee immediately reinforce him at Massac, along the Ohio River. Complains about the leeway McHenry has …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.Compensation of William Coats, for attesting recruits
Certification that $9.75 is due William Coats for attesting 65 recruits enlisted by Captain Cornelius R. Sedam agreeably to his Certificate from March 3, 1795 to July 17, 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of Troops in Georgia
John Hambersham, Collector of Customs in Savannah, has been paid $13,000 for the pay and forage of the troops in Georgia up to 31 March 1797. The further sum of $385 has been paid to Capt. Nicoll for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Nicholas De Finiels, temporary Engineer
Certification that $34.84 is due Nicholas De Finiels, temporary engineer, being the balance of his compensation up to March 18, 1797, the day of his resignation.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of Kalteisen & His Detachment
Stevens has paid Capt. Michael Kalteisen $695.07, being his pay and that of the detachment under his command, including the forage of Surgeon's Mate Frederick Dalcho, for the period up to 30 April …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
