Charles Lee
12 documents
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Bill of exchange
Bill of exchange by Samuel Meredith, Treasurer United States in favor of Howell. Please to pay Major Alexander Parker under proviso he accepts appointment. Certified by Benjamin [Mifflin]. Contains …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Seeks Opinion, Communication with Naval Committee
Refers to act of Congress and debates with Mr. Livingston. Requests opinion. Looks for communication with the naval committee explaining embarrassment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
Regarding the care of British deserters
Request for the Attorney General's opinion on how to handle the care of three British deserters under Vice Admiral Vanderput. McHenry raises the question of sovereignty and weighs the various …
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Concerning 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.
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Concerning 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 …
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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 …
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Merchantman to deliver tents, arms, and clothing
Asks the Attorney General if there is a merchantman in Winchester who can be trusted in delivering tents, arms, and clothing to troops.
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Requesting assistance from Attorney General
Requests assistance with procuring necessary acknowledgments and certificates to the papers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370) -
Concerning the constitutionality of trying a captain
Asks the Attorney General whether it is constitutional for the military to deliver Capt. Devin of the 4th Regiment - who had recently gone from Maryland to Tennessee - back to a municipal court in …
James McHenry Papers
