George Washington
385 documents
Proposed Treaty with France
McHenry warns that a great change has taken place in the affairs of Europe since the U.S. mission was undertaken. A treaty with France cannot, with regard to trade and commerce, place the U.S. in as …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Our Military Concerns
Hamilton informs Washington of the geographical division of command between him and General Pinckney. He has sent for General Wilkinson so as to learn more of the affairs on the western scene.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrganization of the Recruiting Service
Hamilton explains the organization of the recruiting service in five states and the division of Virginia into recruiting districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersObstacles of a Very Familiar Kind
Washington is informed of the disposition of military affairs and warned that obstacles may stand in the way of a successful management of military concerns. In the future, Hamilton's confidential …
Alexander Hamilton PapersIssues Respecting the Pay of Officers
McHenry discusses officers' pay related to additional regiments and describes executive power respecting officers' pay. He mentions the recruiting service for additional regiments and discusses …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Insufficient Quantity of Gold Thread, Etc.
McHenry has learned that there is not a sufficient quantity of gold thread in Philadelphia and New York to complete the enbroidery of the coats. Production therefore would have to be suspended pending …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Impact of Date of Acceptance on Relative Rank
McHenry agrees with Washington that the date of acceptance of an officer ought to have no part in determining his rank in relation to other officers of the same grade.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Encloses Copy of Press Report
Encloses copy of press report [not included]. Seeks opinion. Reports busy activities. Expresses concern about Col. Smith's nomination.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Distribution of the State into Districts & Sub-Districts
Hamilton asks Washington to dispose of the enclosed letters so as to achieve a speedy distribution of the state of Virginia into districts and sub-districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDiscussion of Promotions
Responds to his objections to officer promotions. Suggests that Washington issue the official form before the President. Mentions decline of Howard and Floyd based on "pretended difficulties."
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Appointments and Commissions
Responds to request for information about officers and appointments. Maintains that appointments are the same as commissions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Seeking Out Officers for the Provisional Army
Suggests that to have solicited men to offer themselves to fill offices in the Provisional Army, the United States would sent a message to Europe that a potential war with France was unpopular, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Completing Washington's Uniform
Enclosed is a list of the names of the persons appointed from Virginia for the cavalry and infantry which includes those who have accepted, those who have declined, and those who have not been heard …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Commission Appointed to Meet with the Directory
McHenry sends to Washington a copy of a work by Governor Davie of North Carolina entitled "Instructions to be observed for the formation and movements of cavalry." Governor Davie is also a member of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Commenting on the President's Speech
The enclosed newspaper contains the President's speech. McHenry finds it nearly what it ought to be and is relieved that it did not enter into the kind of reasoning that might have attracted …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
