George Washington
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Accepting the Appointment as Secretary of War
After some hesitation, McHenry accepts his appointment as Secretary of War and will begin preparations for his move to Philadelphia. [Samuel] Chase will also accept his nomination to a seat on the …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Abolition of This Species of Servitude, Etc.
Whipple discusses his efforts, at the direction of Mr. Wolcott, to restore to Mrs. Washington her escaped servant. He notes that many servants have escaped from the southward into Massachusetts which …
Spence-Lowell CollectionRejection of Our Minister to France, Etc.
Letters from Pinckney in Paris have arrived. Delacroix has informed Mr. Monroe that the Directory will not receive a minister plenipotentiary until their grievances have been resolved. Pinckney will …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.You Should Not Decline the Appointment, Etc.
Hamilton urges Washington to accept leadership of the provisional army being proposed in respond to the threat of a war with France.
Alexander Hamilton PapersYou Alone Can Unite All Hearts
McHenry would have delivered Washington's letter to Parker had he not learned that Parker had connected himself with a democratic printer. McHenry has purchased the land for the arsenal in the …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Washington's Advancements Against Knox's Pretensions
McHenry is of the opinion that the President should support Washington's advancement against General Knox's pretensions. The President has expressed suspicions which might affect McHenry or Mr. …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Stationery for General Washington
Hodgdon informs General Washington of the stationery being sent to Mt. Vernon and includes the invoice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sketch of a Letter
Hamilton presents his respects to General Washington and sends a sketch of a letter in conformity to what occurred that morning.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRequest for Washington's Attendance at Meeting to Discuss Officer Appointments & Other Military Necessities
Informs Washington that Adams cannot leave his wife's sickbed until it is absolutely necessary for him to meet Congress, and that he has authorized McHenry and the generals to decide the appointments …
John Adams PapersRelative Ranks of Major Generals, Etc.
McHenry is pleased that Washington has recovered after being indisposed and advises him to avoid the early morning and evening air. Despite McHenry's endeavors, the President seems determined to place …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Relative Rank of Major Generals
Washington has asked to be kept apprised of developments respecting the relative rank of the major generals and the enclosed letters should achieve that purpose.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Relative Qualifications of Major Generals, Etc.
Presents the case for his superior qualifications in relation to General Pinckney and warns Washington of the insufficiency of McHenry in the post of Secretary of War.
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuestions on State of the Nation and Its Foreign Affairs with European nations
The President has directed the Secretaries of State, War, and the Treasury, and the Attorney General to consider the state of the nation and its foreign relations, particularly with France, in …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Private correspondence with Washington
Private correspondence with George Washington on non-political, non-military matters. Encloses letters from Murray and Smith.
James McHenry Papers
