David Henley
237 documents
Request for letter of recommendation for service in Navy on a United States Frigate
Has written to Secretary of War soliciting appointment to one of the United States frigates. Is anxious to be in Navy; asks Henley for a letter of recommendation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for delivery of letter to Mr Paul McDermott late of the cavalry
Simmons encloses letter for Paul McDermot late of cavalry. Is informed that McDermot lives in Henley's vicinity and asks for assistance ensuring no time lost in sealing and delivering correspondence.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report on pay matters for Tennessee
Notifies Henley that Ensign William Smith is carrying money due to General Sevier and his brigade for service in 1793 that was just authorized by Congress. Discusses Henley's estimate of military …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rejects Contract with Cozier & McCorry; Troops to be Provided for by James O'Hara
Rinds the contract with Cozier & McCorry objectionable. No supplies will be requested from them except for the Post of Telico. Troops in Tennessee will be provided for by Col. James O'Hara.
Oliver Wolcott Papers, 1795-1797Regarding proof of payroll fraud
Directs for proof of payroll fraud by Captain James Gillespie. McHenry announces that he will procure a qualified person to fill the place of Deputy Paymaster and Storekeeper.
James McHenry PapersPrinted list of the officers of the army enclosed
Clerk John Stagg submits list of officers of the army for Colonel David Henley. Requests that Henley deliver or forward accordingly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment of Officers
Details on expenses incurred and request for repayment.
David Henley Papers, 1791-1817Pay for Indians and "conductors"
For David Henley, Agent for War Department. Discusses accounting of payments made to Indians and their conductors.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the introduction of charges improper for the accounting office to settle
Advises Henley of the charges that are by law to be settled at the War Office. . Asks that Henley confine himself to the items proper in settling abstracts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New storekeeper and deputy pay master
Regarding Edward Wright, the new storekeeper and deputy paymaster. McHenry gives Henley permission to keep Mr. Hillis on staff.
James McHenry PapersMoney owed by Captain Wade
Simmons asks Henley to forward the enclosed letter to Capt. John Wade which informs him that he owes the U.S. $290.79 which he received from the paymaster without the usual certificate and failed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter sent to the Secretary of War regarding delivery of Indian goods
Informs Henley that he has delivered his letter with an account of goods delivered to the Indians to the Secretary of War. Cited in Simmons to Henley, 07/28/1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter of introduction regarding William Simmons' brother Lt Stephen Simmons
Simmons introduces his brother Lieutenant Stephen G. Simmons of the Light Dragoons attached to Captain Van Rensselaer's troop. Requests any friendly attention from Henley.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter for David Henley regarding Captain Smith delinquent account and vouchers
Requests that Henley forward a letter to Captain Smith concerning Smith's accounting for money paid to him for the pay of Smith's company of militia
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions for Contracts with Approval from War & Treasury Departments
Agrees to pay account to Tate & Stothart as advised by the Secretary of War. Warns that any contract must have approval of the Treasury Department or the War Department, and all contracts for supplies …
Oliver Wolcott Papers, 1795-1797Inadmissible Account of William P. Smith
Simmons received letter from Henley on July 31 covering the account of Ensign Wiliam P. Smith in the amount of $60.00. It is inadmissible to the Office and therefore returned to Henley. Herewith …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Foster request to Henley to forward letter he has written to the Secretary of War
Foster asks Henley to forward the letter he has written to the Secretary of War on the subject of his contract with the government to provide supplies for the Indians. Foster worries that, if supplies …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Warrants for David Henley
Extract of Warrants issued by Secretary of War in favor of Samuel Meeker, Samuel Meredith, Daniel McMahon, William Chancellor, Alex Cain.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Warrants for David Henley
Extract from the warrant book for David Henley. Warrants drawn in the Department of War on the Treasurer of United States. Includes date, in whose favor, and services.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract forwarded from War Department Warrant Book
Forwards an extract from the War Office's warrant book up to present day for Henley's government.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expresses Concern about Infractions of Law
Refers to tendency for those who have violated the law to maintain their actions. Hopes the government will be able to enforce laws.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed letter addressed to Lt Peter Marks of the 3d Regiment
Simmons encloses letter addressed to Lieutenant Peter Marks of 3d Regiment directing him to present his accounts to Henley for examination. Marks expended large sum of money he received from Captain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Directing letters from Mississippi
Encloses a list of artillery and military stores, and directs letters from the Mississippi to be carefully forwarded.
James McHenry Papers
