George Washington
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Price of Rations and Component Parts
Enclosed is a schedule showing the price of rations and component parts at certain posts for the year from October 1798 through September 1799, agreeably to the contract.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Plans for the Provisional Army to President Adams
Writes to Washington that the dispatch for President Adams on the subject of the plans for the Provisional Army have not yet been prepared, but will hopefully be completed soon.
James McHenry PapersPained Reaction to Knox's Refusal, Etc.
Among other matters, Hamilton expresses dismay at General Knox's negative response to his subordination to Hamilton in the Provisional Army and voices his gratitude at Washington's continued support …
Alexander Hamilton PapersOn the appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
Response to McHenry's questions on the Provisional Army. Argues that - in the event of the bill being passed into law - President Adams should appoint officers for the army without delay, although the …
James McHenry PapersOfficers Suggested for Appointments
McHenry lists the candidates for appointments in the augmented army including those he considers the most intelligent and active officers in the American army.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Officers for the Provisional Army
Letter, discusses the appointment of officers for the new provisional army.
Special MS Collection, Berol.North Carolina Officers for the Provisional Army
Sends a list of officers applying for commissions in the Provisional Army being raised for the Quasi-War with the French with his comments on each officer (enclosure)
#1793 William K. Davie.Nomination as Commander-in-Chief
President Adams notifies Washington of his nomination to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Provisional Army. Adams assures Washington that the Secretary of War would assist him while Adams is …
Dreer CollectionMy Willingness to Serve
Should an emergency arise, Hamilton expresses his willingness to serve in an army under Washington's leadership so long as the service he renders is proportional to the sacrifice he would make.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMcHenry Expresses Embarrassment
McHenry expresses embarrassment about being presented papers from a subject he wished to avoid renewing.
William Loughton Smith PapersLists of Candidates and Their Qualifications
Washington will soon be furnished with a book containing a list of all the candidates and an abridgement of their qualifications with the original letters of recommendation. Included is a list of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Lieutenant General and Commander-in-chief of the Army
Kindly urges Washington to accept the commission of Lieutenant General and Commander-in-chief of the United States Army, in preparation for possible war against France. Desires to set up an …
James McHenry PapersLetter from General Hamilton
Encloses a letter from General Alexander Hamilton and requests that it be returned along with some works of poetry.
James McHenry PapersInvoice of Stationery Sent to General Washington
This is the invoice included in the letter to General Washington informing him of the stationery being sent to Mt. Vernon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Interruption in the Calm of the House, Etc.
The letters related to Wolcott's land business will be forwarded to him. Neither Monroe's memoir nor Frauchet's publication has done any harm nor made any converts. The letter from the Commissioners …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Foreign Affairs and Officer Recommendations
Since it will be necessary to begin enlistments to the southward , Washington should send his list of men to be assigned to the proposed four regiments. McHenry admits he is at a loss in selecting a …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Expresses Concern about Men in Army who Oppose Government
Expresses concern about an army comprised of men who have opposed the government.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Instructions from the President
Admits the President is extremely guarded in his opinions. Encloses copies of the President's instructions and information about service in the Revolutionary army. No word from General Pinckney on …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed copies of correspondence with Pinckney
Encloses a copy of the correspondence between McHenry and Pinckney over the commission of Major General in the Provisional Army.
James McHenry PapersDistribution of General Officers, Etc.
McHenry assures Washington that his ideas relative to the distribution of the general officers and their respective duties and commands correspond with his own. McHenry has reported to the President …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Detailed plans for the organization of the Provisional Army
McHenry fears delay on the part of Adams in responding to his propositions for the Provisional Army, along with his insistence that Knox be ranked first and Hamilton last among the three Major …
James McHenry PapersCONFIDENTIAL:
Enclosed info shows frustration with unresolved political issues, hopes Washington will visit Philadelphia. Disagreement with Major Generals.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Concerning the bill to establish the Provisional Army
Encloses the act to establish the Provisional Army, which he says does not provide for a quartermaster general.
James McHenry Papers
