James McHenry
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Bill of Exchange for Benjamin Stoles
Bill of Exchange, dated 09 August 1798 at Cincinatti, stating that $500 should be paid to Benjamin Stiles which is the sum Swan has received from him in cash and the same should be charged to Swan's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange
A Bill of Exchange drawn in favor of A. Hunt in the amount of $500 on account of pay of the Army for 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange
Swan draws a Bill of Exchange on Simmons for $110 in favor of William and Michael Jones on account of the pay of the Army for 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Basic correspondence on military matters
Basic correspondence between General James Wilkinson and James McHenry, including rules and regulations.
James McHenry PapersBaltimore Naval Committee Requests Funds & Estimate of Costs for Fort McHenry
The chairman of the Naval Committee of Baltimore reiterates the sentiments of the general committee's letter, asking that $4000 be tendered to them for defense construction services already …
John Adams PapersBalance Due Abraham Kirkpatrick, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses the balance due Abraham Kirkpatrick, late Commissary of Provisions, and the advance to the ship carpenters gone to Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Balance Due Abraham Kirkpatrick
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge the balance due Abraham Kirkpatrick, formerly the Commissary of provisions for the Army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Baggage Expenses; Extracts of Various Letters
Submits expense report for transportation of baggage. Outlines their baggage needs during a campaign. Includes extracts from the Baltimore Intelligencer, a letter from Mr. Hindman, Charles Carroll, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Authorizing a two thousand dollar check
This document is essentially a check which asks for two thousand dollars to be paid to the account of James Stewart (last name is difficult to read).
Solomon Sibley PapersArticles that Can Be Forwarded to the South Regiment
Hodgdon assures McHenry that he will forward as many of the articles that he has on hand to the South Regiment although there are still many that are not available and will have to be sent at a later …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Arrived at the Door of the Ocean
Captain Truxton describes the readiness of the "Constellation" as he prepares to confront the French pirates on the high seas.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.Arrangment of rank for Generals in the Provisional Army
James McHenry had solicited the opinions of the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and the Navy on the matter of seniority for the Generals selected by George Washington for the Provisional Army. The …
James McHenry PapersArrangment of rank for Generals in the Provisional Army
Washington determines the arrangement of rank for the Generals in the Provisional Army: Henry Knox first, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney second, and Alexander Hamilton third. Actual letter not available.
James McHenry PapersArms, Accoutrements, & Musket Cartridges to Savannah
Hodgdon informs McHenry that the arms, accoutrements, and musket cartridges are on board the Sloop "Robert" sailing for Savannah.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Arming the Collector's Barge at Wilmington
This is a list of articles needed for arming the Collector's barge at Wilmington, Delaware.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Appointments of Adjutant General and Gift
Mentioned previous letter sent by Washington to McHenry regarding lack of communication to Washington on all military decisions. Thanked McHenry for his inclusion in more recent decisions. Noted Mr. …
George & Katherine Davis CollectionAppointments and Military Business
No news from the Secretary of State. Adams discusses Hamilton's recommendation for Inspector of Artillery and other matters of appointments and the management of the army.
Stephen Raphel PapersAppointment of Officers
Washington in a convalescent state and cannot attend to usual business. Will attend to matters of South Carolina and Georgia with Pinckney if he visits Mount Vernon. Rumors about the Northwestern …
George & Katherine Davis CollectionAppointment of Hamilton into the Provisional Army
Alexander Hamilton acknowledges James McHenry's suggestion to the President calling Hamilton and Henry Knox into immediate service in the Provisional Army. Hamilton assures McHenry that he is willing …
James McHenry PapersAppointment as volunteer aid-de-camp to General Washington
Carroll expresses his gratitude of McHenry's recommendation that he become a volunteer aid-de-camp to General Washington as soon as he enters into active service.
James McHenry PapersAppointment as consul of the United States in Spain
Informs McHenry that Colonel Humphreys had asked him a few months prior to fulfill the position of consul of the United States in Spain, and requests that the executive branch officially and formally …
James McHenry PapersApplications & Recommendation for Officer & Chaplain Appointments
Adams encloses applications for officer appointments for McHenry's consideration, as well as a recommendation for the appointment of a chaplain.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Application & Recommendation for Officer Appointment
Encloses a letter from John Hampden Palmer, the grandson of Revolutionary War General Joseph Palmer, who is seeking an appointment to the army. Adams commends him as a man of "sprightly abilities."
John Adams Papers
