James McHenry
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Requests Money for John W. Hooker to Supply Commissioners according to Treaty
Requests Money for John W. Hooker to Supply Commissioners according to Treaty held at Tellico Tennessee on 25 June to 1 October 1798.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Money for James William Park for Cherokee Boundary Line, per Treaty of Tellico
Requests payment for James and William Park as money appropriated to pay the commissioner of running the Cherokee boundary line based on the Treaty of Tellico.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Money for Cochran and Thursby
Requests payment to Cochran & Thursby for remittance of Thomas Hickman.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Money for Arthur Crozier, under Colonel Butler
Requests payment for Arthur Crozier to pay the regular troops under Lieut. Col. Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Light Ammunition Cart
Requests delivery of a light ammunition cart to be delivered to Captain Decius Wadsworth, Inspector of Arms.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Requests Iron for Trigger Plates and Powder Casks
Requests specific iron for trigger plates the public works in Springfield, as well as powder casks.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Instructions to Resolve Conflict between Government and Merchants for Ships
Reports two difficulties on statement for the ship Ganges: the difficulty of pleasing the government and merchants, and who should provide the public stores. Requests agreement and instructions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Information about Military Bills, Officers; Paymasters; Quartermasters
Requests copies of all passed military bills to Major Generals. Refers to military recruitment. Requests field officer. Comments on procedures for court martial and questions the proper use of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Guard for French Prisoners to Frederick Town
Announces arrival of Montezuma in Baltimore with 50 French prisoners. Requests guard to accompany prisoners to Frederick Town, Maryland and possibly, if General Bailey deems necessary, to remain there …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Government Employment to Remain in Philadelphia
Refers to removal of War Department office from Philadelphia, which would cause trouble for his family.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests for Blankets and Musket Locks
Requests pieces of Hessian for baling blankets for public store. Someone from New York has musket locks for sale. They have been examined and approved by Mr. Nicholson. Requests approval to buy them …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Field Ammunition for the Laboratory
Requests shot for field ammunition for the laboratory in specific outlined sizes. Must be perfectly round and smooth.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Extra Tents and Clothing for Capt. Amos Stoddart
Reports that Captain Stoddart in Portland needs tents for his men and is concerned about warm weather and exposure to contagious disorders. Stoddart also requests extra clothing, promising to pay for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Equestrian Supplies for the Public Store
Has just taken account of equestrian equipment in the public store; in want of valices, mailpillions with straps, holsters, saddles, and nose bags. Requests delivery of extra for store.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Drums and Fifes, Files
Reports possession of drums and fifes; requests more. Requests files for Harper's Ferry.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Direction for Indian Affairs, Stolen Horses
The Indians have sent 18 horses in response to previous requests after issues with theft. Requests advice about how to proceed. The usual practice is a public sale, but requests permission and …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Delivery of Clothing and Supplies for Recruits
Reports that no clothing has arrived yet. Recruiting services have begun. Hopes that clothing and supplies will arrive soon.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Cothing for Captain Turner's Recruits
Captain Turner is much in need of clothing for his recruits. Requests specific order as listed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests copy of General Darke's letter
Writes that he has observed in the newspapers a letter from McHenry to General William Darke on the subject of appointments in the army. Notes that a number of people are "exceedingly displeased" with …
James McHenry PapersRequests Clothing for Troops
Represents case of officers over unhappy troops due to clothing. Requests clothing be sent to their relief. Captain Rickards's recruits need clothing, and Captain Taylor complains of clothing for …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Change in Clothing Supply
Refers to the disappointment of untimely clothing supply and requests information about establishing a possible 2-year supply. Could such a supply be delivered to the corps however remote their …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Cartouche Boxes and Knapsacks for the Marine Corps
Requests 150 cartouche boxes and 150 knapsacks for the Marine Corps.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Bell Tents to Store Army Music and Arms
Requests the purchase of bell tents to store arms and music. 172 should be enough to provide for the entire army. Requires proper dimensions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Attention to Money for the Indian Department
Requests payment to John Hooker to pay inspectors in the Indian Department.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Assistance with Prison Guards at Morris Town
Encloses letter from Major Burrows. The Marine Corps cannot furnish the requested guard for sixty prisoners at Morris Town. Requests that the Harper's Ferry guard be relieved to assist in Morris Town.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
