James McHenry

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Organization of the Provisional Army
03/23/1799 Autograph Draft
Hamilton expresses his thoughts on the geographical organization of the Provisional Army and lists those officers who will be regimental commanders. It is his intention that the troops enlisted by the …
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Organization of Messes and Construction of Barracks
07/30/1799 Copy of document
Hamilton reports on improvements in the construction of chimneys, the arrangement of officers in messes, and the provision of fuel and straw in garrisons and quarters.
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Organization of Individual Regiments & Letters of Enclosure
10/28/1799 Draft Letter
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments and also letters of enclosure.
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Organization of Individual Regiments
12/06/1799 Draft Letter
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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Organization of Individual Regiments
11/26/1799 Draft Letter
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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Order in Favor of Joseph Wheaton
11/11/1799 Document Signed
Dayton requests payment of $10,000 in favor of Joseph Wheaton.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Opinion that the President Cannot Appoint Officers
05/03/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Expresses opinion that the President has no power to appoint officers to battalions. Distinguishes between filling a vacancy and appointment of a new office.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
On the subject of Indian trade
08/17/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Wolcott writes on the subject of Indian trade, insisting that public establishments are nuisances and that abuses occur under this system. Wolcott argues that the interest and policy of government …
James McHenry Papers
On the subject of commissions and Northampton insurgents
04/15/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Tracy recommends certain officers for commission and assures McHenry that the Northampton insurgents (those who participated in Shays' Rebellion) do not have the capacity to start another …
James McHenry Papers
On the Necessity of Both the Army & the Navy, & Congressional Approval for Military Supply Plan
07/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
States that the army and navy are equally necessary for the safety and prosperity of the U.S., and that "we must own the risks" as other nations do. Discusses the application of Hamilton's plan of …
John Adams Papers
On Army Discipline & a Sentence of Death
06/05/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Concurs with McHenry on the need for enhanced discipline and punishment in the armed forces; asks for more information regarding the death sentence of an enlisted man.
John Adams Papers
Ogden Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
07/24/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Ogden is listed as replying to the Circular of 7/13/1799 in which McHenry asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
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Officers Listed in Comformity with Rules Relative to Rank and Promotion
09/15/1799 Copy of document
Washington encloses to McHenry the enclosures in McHenry to Washington, September 3, 1799. Also encloses "A list of Lieutenant Colonels and Majors...ranked agreeably to the documents from the War …
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Officer Appointments
01/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses officer appointments.
Special MS Collection, Berol.
Notification of Resignation
08/03/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Extensive explanation of reason for resignation given as degradation. Cited superiority over Talbot, who was promoted ahead of him, and rank of commission violated.
Frederick M. Dearborn Collection
Notation of Letter
02/21/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Annotation in appendix only.
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None But Natives Ought to be Engaged
05/25/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton affirms his position that only native citizens or naturalized citizens ought to be enlisted, understanding that some recruiting officers may be tempted to contravene this policy once their …
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Nomination of Regimental Officers, Etc.
04/08/1799 Draft Letter
Along with a discussion of the trial of Capt. Frye and Doctor Osborne, Hamilton reports on sundry regimental nominations, the pay of officers, and the acquisition of equipage and supplies.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
No Unnecessary Delay in Furnishing the Charges
02/21/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Since he is under arrest for his confrontation with William Simmons, Capt. Vance asks that there be no delay in furnishing the charges against him.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
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08/12/1799 Type Undetermined
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John Adams Papers
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07/01/1799 Extract
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06/29/1799
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03/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
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03/21/1799 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
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