James McHenry
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Data chart of the American army between 1777 and 1783
Secretary at War Joseph Carleton complies with a request for information on the American army, enclosing a chart of data from 1777 to 1783.
James McHenry PapersState of Connecticut's Officers, Appointment of John Palsgrace Wyllys
The governor of Connecticut informs the War Department of his appoint of John Palsgrave Wyllys to the head of the Connecticut troops on the Western Frontier. He also asks for a count of how many …
William Griswold Lane, #189Certificate in Favor of Joseph Cone, Canadian Refugee
Certified service of Lieutenant Cone, now as refugee entitled to compensation.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Payment for advancing seamen of Frigate Constellation
Pennock, naval agent, requests payment to Olway Bird, collector for district of Norfolk and Portsmouth Virginia, $1000 for advancing seamen belonging to frigate Constellation.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Pay of Captain Joseph Elliott, Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, William Steel Surgeon's Mate
Pay of $206 to Captain Joseph Elliott, Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, William Steel Surgeon's Mate at Mud Island Fort, including forage and men under command of Captain Elliott.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)References Publication of Jay's Notes and Impending Congressional Elections
Refers to publication of John Jay's notes and the preference to remain silent for the Secretary of State. Refers to Congressional elections and the need for a majority in the Senate.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Request for Regular Payroll
Ingersoll requested he be added to the Payroll of troops and be paid on a regular basis by Capt. Fleming, paymaster for troops at West Point, rather than through submission to Mr. Gorham.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Recommendation for a Munitions Magazine
Extract of Letter, discusses building for powder and ammunition.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)General Orders of Head Quarters
Transmits copy of general orders.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)General orders
Officers of First U.S. Regiment or Battalion of artillery who received money from Colonel Hamtramck for recruiting service are to render accounts for legal disbursement.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Financial Matters
Informs the Secretary of War that Major General Anthony Wayne has been directed by the Paymaster General for sums of money to furnish the pay, subsistence, and forage of the Army. Discusses additional …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Estimate Cost for Troops in Georgia
Forwards McHenry an estimate of the cost of pay for the troops in Georgia for June and Jul 1796.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Encloses estimate of Georgia militia
Letter to the Secretary of War enclosing an estimate of the militia and scouts for the state of Georgia
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Enclosed Sundry Financial Papers
Ames requests money if accounts are to be settled. Methods for paying men discussed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)What to Do with Books and Papers of New York Naval Yard
Talbot asks what he should do with the books and papers that belong to the naval yard now that he has received orders for his discharge and has plans to leave New York soon.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.War Department Bills Due
Notifies McHenry (Secretary of War) that several large War Department bills are coming due and money needs to be placed in the Treasury to cover their payment
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouching for a Young Man of Good Character
McElderry answers a request from McHenry regarding the character and circumstances of Andrew Parks, who made a request of President Washington, most likely a request to marry his niece, Harriot …
Jared Sparks CollectionUrgently Requesting Instructions
Reiterated request for instructions on receiving flour from contractor, Matthew Ernest.
James Robertson PapersUnderage Soldier Taken by Civil Authority
Enclosed muster and pay rolls, no new recruits. One soldiers father made oath that his son was underage and was taken from Springer by civil authority.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Trial
Correspondence offers comfort from recent grave illness. Vans Murray discussed Cherokees and offers opinion on trial.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Treaty with the Creeks
Georgia Governor Jared Irwin's report on the depredations on the Georgia frontier by hostile Indians. The Governor urges that innocent settlers be protected by the federal government from the attacks. …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 1793-1798.
