James McHenry

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Negotiations Between Hawkins and the Creeks
04/15/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Hawkins outlines the negotiations between Hawkins and the Creeks. Hawkins proposes that the chiefs elect two representative chiefs and ten hunters and guides for each to accompany Hawkins to …
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Necesssity of Some Settled Plan of Communication
08/27/1799 Autograph Draft Document
In addition to a discussion of allotments of fuel and straw among the northern posts, Hamilton stresses the importance of instituting a plan of communication between officers and offices that operates …
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My Connection with the Trade-Militant
06/21/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton suggests that if he acquaints his wife with games of tactics new to her, she may become more reconciled to Hamilton's involvement in the military profession.
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My attention will be confined to my own district...
08/24/1799 Autograph Draft Document Signed
"On the subject of Winter Quarters, my attention will of course be confined to my own district. Doubtless, attention is paying by others to the troops which will be stationed within General Pinckney's …
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Music is Conducive to Recruiting, Etc.
04/08/1799 Autograph Draft
Hamilton believes that the four months' pay should be advanced to the officers and that drums and fifes should accompany the clothing since music aids recruitment. He needs additional copies of the …
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Murder in Georgia
02/27/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Hakwins begins the latter with a discussion of white man by an Indian. The Chiefs have assured Hawkins that justice will be done.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
Much more system and punctuality than have heretofore obtained...
08/22/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton stresses the importance of efficiency and punctuality in supplying and paying the army. If possible, surplus supplies should be kept on hand, especially at the more remote posts, should the …
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Movements & Actions of Troops Suppressing Revolt in Pennsylvania
04/18/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
MacPherson describes the recent movements of his troops in suppressing the current insurrection in Pennsylvania, as they attempt to arrest individuals charged with treason. Discusses disposition of …
John Adams Papers
Movement of Office due to Fever in City
08/22/1799 Letterbook
Due to a lingering fever in Philadelphia, seeks to move office to Trenton New Jersey.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
More Detailed Account of Military Stores Chargeable against the State of Georgia, from 1793 Shipments
02/27/1799 Document Signed
Detailed item-by-item accounting of military stores sent to Savannah in 1793.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
More Compensation for Doctor Strong
06/12/1799 Draft Letter
Doctor Joseph Strong, the Principal Surgeon and Superintendent of the Hospital Department during the Expedition to Southhampton, should be entitled to compensation in addition to his pay as a Surgeon. …
W. M. Hornor Collection
Moore's Response to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
07/16/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
This is Moore's response to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799 in which he asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
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Moore Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
08/24/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Moore 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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Monthly Returns for Quarter Master Stores
11/13/1799 Letterbook
Forwards monthly returns of Quartermaster stores to US troops for September and October 1799.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Money for Lieutenant Leonard
04/15/1799 Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Hamilton tells McHenry to provide Lieutenant Leonard with the money he needs--probably for bounty and pay-- to proceed to Albany.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Money due to Captain Heth of 3rd Regiment
09/11/1799 Document Signed
Captain Heth has a balance due him for subsistence; awaits directions.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Moderation of the Contractors for Massachusetts should be rewarded.
07/29/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"...I hesitate whether the invitation ought to extend to the contractors for Massachusetts. Their price is as low as it can well be. The position heretofore intended for three regiments is in …
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Model for the Coat and Vest of the Dragoons, Etc.
09/10/1799 Draft Document
Hamilton solicits McHenry's opinion on the models for the coat and vest for the dragoons and the helmet for the officers;
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Merit to Determine Rank
05/07/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry's advice that rank from revolutionary war should determine promotion, Adams believed merit was the only qualifying factor. Enclosed letters soliciting for recommendations.
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Men Who Are Totally Unfit for Service as Soldiers
01/15/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Capt. Ingersoll seeks McHenry's approval of a General Court Martial in which Ingersoll seeks to discharge from the Army men who he believes are totally unfit for service as soldiers.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Men and Supplies of the Twelve Additional Regiments
08/19/1799 Draft Document
Hamilton reports on sundry matters related to the officers and men and supplies of the twelve additional regiments.
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Memorandum of the bills paid in the War Office were the third set of each enumerated in the bond
06/24/1799 Document Signed
From Meeker and Hunt, the memorandum indicates the bills paid in the War Office were the third set of each enumerated in the bond.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Medial Establishment & Appropriation for the Augmented Army
01/21/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton sends a draft of a bill regulating the medical establishment and discusses whether or not the appropriation for the augmented army ceases with the end of the present session of Congress.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Marking Permanent Indian Boundary Lines
03/20/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
The Surveyor General has recommended marking the permanent Indian boundary lines in an expedient manner. Since the assistance of troops will be required and the lines marked in concert with agents of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Management of Your Agency is Ridiculously Bad!
06/14/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton chastises McHenry for the inefficiency of the War Department in furnishing supplies. Delays attend every operation and articles are forwarded in a most incomplete manner. It is the …
Stephen Raphel Papers