James McHenry
5199 documents
Regarding Letter Received from Court-Martialled Officer
Appears to state that Adams received a letter from Ensign David Fero, recently court-martialled and sentenced to be dismissed from the service, inquiring about the status of his case; remits the …
John Adams PapersRegarding furloughs to military officers
Disapproves with McHenry promising furloughs to officers.
MS Collection, Hamilton.Regarding Duties & Definition of Officer Appointments & Commissions, in Relation to a Military Death Sentence
Returns various officer recommendations, with approvals, as well as the report of a court-martial of a deserter. Writes that he believes that strong examples of military discipline are necessary, and …
John Adams PapersRegarding Confusion Surrounding Military Stores Sent to Savannah in 1793
Refers to enclosed account of military stores sent to Savannah in 1793, describes some confusion which occurred over delivery.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Cartridge Box Order
Discusses order of cartridge boxes for 13th Regiment.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Caleb Swan and instructions for the payment of troops
Refers to Caleb Swan Paymaster of troops letter. Says that the accountant of the War Department was long since furnished with with copies of instructions and forms forwarded to the paymaster of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Adams' Personal Recommendations of Officers
Further discusses several of Adams' personal recommendations for officer appointments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reflects on Proper Promotions
Reflects upon the proper role of promotions in the provisional army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Recent Cherokee Activities at Tellico and Accounts
Reports return from visit to Tellico, where he found Cherokee accounts to be favorable. The number of assembled Cherokees was great, and he expects higher numbers to assemble. Major Lewis continues to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Potential Powder Embezzlement at Whetstone Point Garrison
Refers to store of barrels of powder on hand at the Whetstone Point Garrison near Baltimore with a miscalculation on the certificate. Contractor David Zoe could not ascertain the exact quantity, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Letters about Natchez, Chickasaw; Reports Cherokee Affairs
Refers to letters received concerning Indian affairs in local area. Reports problems with the Cherokees stealing horses. Henley wrote to the Cherokees in warm, anxious, friendly terms, hoping that the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Letter from Col. Smith about Presidential Appointment
Comments on the tone of a letter from Col. Smith, between an officer and a private. Requests that the President decide to recall the appointment to Fowler and award Fonda instead.
Alexander Hamilton.Refers to Injury and Pension of Pat Fouber
Reports that rearer Pat Fouber received half his pension prior to enlisting with the Marines aboard the frigate United States after breaking his arm on board and before being put on the pension list.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRefers to Army Officer
Refers to armory officer. Is unacquainted with Pinckney.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recruiting instructions and officer appointments
Discusses recruiting instructions and officer appointments.
MS Collection, Hamilton.Recommends Mr. McGhee as Supplier
Forwards proposal recommending Mr. Mc Ghee as supplier for the districts in Tennessee. Recommends McGhee as a man of character and industry.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Recommends Mr. Bureau de Pusy
Recommends Mr. Bureau de Pusy as a gentleman of great value, friend and prison-mate of the Marquis de Lafayette. Requests attention and protection.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommends George Dugan for Letters of Introduction in London
Introduces George Dugan, who is on his way to London to begin his profession. Dugan seeks letters of introduction to US government workers in London.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommends General Schuyler to Adjust Claim for Magazine in Albany
Recommends consultation with General Schuyler about the magazine at Albany. Requests that he be empowered to adjust claim as he has assisted well in the past.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recommends Employment of Col. Orne
IDiscusses employing Col. Orne as a deputy with recommendations from others. Reports work and supplies at Providence. Refers to owner of furnace.
Lewis Tousard LetterbookRecommends Captain Taylor as Surveyor of the New Ocracoke Port
Recommends Captain James Taylor to the President to be appointed as Surveyor for a port to be built near Ocracoke Inlet. Requests that Taylor not be given orders on any service in competition with …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
