James McHenry
5199 documents

Cavalry Equipments to be Had in This City, Etc.
09/05/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon advises McHenry of the advisability of producing cavalry equipment in Philadelphia. This equipment can be made as cheaply there as elsewhere and will provide employment for mechanics during …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Cause of Detention of Articles Ordered to Sundry Places
05/01/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon warns McHenry that the cause of dentention of articles ordered but not yet purchased should be identified and blame assigned.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Care of the Stores at Charleston
11/26/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon argues that a trustworthy person should be appointed to be in charge of the stores at the post of Charleston.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Captain Mitchell's frontier unit in Kentucky and Ohio
02/18/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThomas Lewis reports to James McHenry on the progress of Capt. Mitchell's unit on the western frontier around Kentucky and Ohio.
James McHenry Papers
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
11/10/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, informs re Indian demands for interest money; discusses bank stock dividends; alludes to Genesee Treaty.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
09/09/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, asks for cash annuity payment.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
07/23/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, informs re mill & church for Oneidas; asks for money to finish buildings; asks for salary.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
06/28/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, mentions Bank of the United States; informs re unauthorised treaty with Indians; discusses White encroachment.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
01/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, informs re distribution of annuity money; discusses Seneca Indians and village populations.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Cannon Powder Stored in Charleston
10/17/1798 Autograph Draft LetterHenry W. DeSaussure has purchased cannon powder which is deposited in the public magazine in Charleston, under the care of John Leveday, Powder Inspector in the service of the United States.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Cannon & Stores Addressed to Gov. Telfair, Etc.
04/03/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAmong other matters, Hodgdon raises the issue with McHenry regarding the insuring of supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Candidate for a Commission, Etc.
08/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSmith denies the charges brought against him of violently advocating an election upon principles unfriendly to the Constitution which he fears may cause the Senate to reject his nomination as …
Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
Calling for official written opinions outside of the direction of the President
12/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWolcott informs McHenry that he has responded to his request for the opinion of the Department Secretaries on the issue of the Provisional Army and its order of rank. Wolcott strongly suggests, …
James McHenry Papers
Caleb Swan reports to McHenry that he has drawn up duplicate set of bills of exchange
10/08/1798 Typed letterCaleb Swan reports to McHenry that he has drawn up duplicate set of bills of exchange in favor of Abijah & [illegible] for $500 at Cincinnati for pay of Army 1798
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Caleb Swan reports to McHenry that he has drawn up duplicate set of bills of exchange
09/05/1798 Letter SignedSwan informs McHenry that he has drawn a duplicate set of bills of exchange, number 282, at Cincinnati on 5 September 1798 in favor of John Willson for $600 for pay of army.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Caleb Swan reports to McHenry that he has drawn up duplicate set of bills of exchange
07/05/1798 Letter SignedCaleb Swan reports to McHenry that he has drawn up duplicate set of bills of exchange in favor of W. Morton, sum of $1200 for pay of army 1798.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Caleb Swan reports to McHenry that he has drawn up duplicate set of bills of exchange
07/05/1798 Letter SignedCaleb Swan reports to McHenry that he has drawn up duplicate set of bills of exchange in favor of L. Clinton, sum of $500 for pay of Army
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Brass Field Pieces v. Iron Field Pieces
11/26/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAfter giving his opinion as to the kinds of field pieces that should be provided to the State of New Jersey, Hodgdon states his belief that iron field pieces are as effective as brass field pieces …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Boundary Lines in Georgia
08/07/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of authorHawkins explains the three enclosed letters to McHenry. He also expresses concern over the boundary line between the citizens of the US and the Indians.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook 
Bills Paid with General Funds
07/24/1798 Autograph LetterBills paid, adherence to articles of war discussed. Affidavit enclosed regarding conduct of officer.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Bill on Me from the Quartermaster
04/20/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs McHenry that he has received a bill from the Quartermaster for $2400 which he is expected to pay.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Bill of exchange; request to pay King G. Crozier
01/10/1798 Autograph LetterHenley request to Secretary of War James McHenry to pay King G. Crozier $1000, to applied as payment to the army
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)
Bill of Exchange in Favor of S. & G. Trotter
06/30/1798 Printed Document SignedSwan has drawn Bill of Exchange No. 231 on McHenry in favor of S. & G. Trotter for the sum of $906 on account of the pay of the Army for 1798.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Bill of Exchange in Favor of Charles Gallagher
06/25/1798 Printed Document SignedSwan has drawn Bill of Exchange No. 19 on McHenry in favor of Charles Gallagher for the sum of $2,714.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Bill of Exchange in Favor of Alexander McDonald
08/02/1798 Printed Document SignedSwan has drawn Bill of Exchange No. 262 on McHenry in favor of Alexander MacDonald for the sum of $284 on account of the pay of the Army for 1798.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
