James McHenry
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Hiring a new Assistant Secretary
Informs McHenry that he still possesses only one aid; states that he does not desire to inconvenience any officer to become a mere copiest. Explains that he decided to hire an Assistant Secretary at …
James McHenry PapersHamtramck's Report from the Western District
Hamtramck reports that he has recovered his health and has resumed his former command. He talks of his progress from Natchez and comments on the land-grabbing of the people of Kentucky and Tennessee. …
Alexander Hamilton PapersHamilton's Version of an Apology
Hamilton admits that if there was anything in his recent general order that imputes to the Secretary of War ignorance or inattention, it ought not to have been there. The letter to Captain Frye was, …
Stephen Raphel PapersHamilton writes to McHenry regarding the establishment of a military academy
Alexander Hamilton sends his ideas regarding the founding of a military academy to the Secretary at War, James McHenry.
Huntington MssGrowing opposition to the Federalist Party
Sedgwick expresses concern of the growing opposition to the Federalist Party, spurred in part by the regular pay of officers in the Provisional Army before they performed any actual services.
James McHenry PapersGrossly Insulted by Samuel Vance
Simmons asserts that he has been grossly insulted by Capt. Samuel Vance and asks that Vance be detained in Philadelphia until statements from the witnesses to the incident can be collected.
Alexander Hamilton PapersGeneral Wilkinson's Report on the Western Army
General Wilkinson submits his report on events in the Southern Disgtrict.to the Secretary of War for late 1798.
Alexander Hamilton PapersGeneral plan for land and naval forces
Discusses need for a general plan for land and naval forces.
MS Collection, Hamilton.Forwards Rations, Quartermaster Supplies, and Stationary for August 1799
Forwards rations, quartermaster supplies, and stationary issued for the month of August.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Quartermaster Estimates; Requests Latest Congressional Law and Cherokee Treaty
Forwards estimate of money wanted by the Quartermaster's Department. Requests copy of current Congressional records and most recent treaty with the Cherokees. Reports tranquility and good order.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Packages from Natchez
Forwards two packages from the Natchez territory.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Misaddressed Letter from the President
Notes that President misdirected a letter to Stoddert rather than to McHenry. Forwards letter.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToForwarding Request of Northampton, Massachusetts Militia for Loan of Cannon
Forwards request of the officers of a company of [militia] artillerymen from Northampton, Massachusetts for the loan of two brass cannon from the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts.
John Adams PapersForwarding Request for Promotion
Forwards a request from a cadet to be promoted to lieutenant.
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for Post as Commander of 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
Forwards a recommendation for an officer to be named lieutenant colonel commandant of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers.
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for Officer Appointment
Encloses a recommendation for officer appointment of a Mr. Augustus.
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for a Chaplain
Forwards recommendation of Mr. Samuel as chaplain.
John Adams PapersForwarding of the Wishes of Northampton, Massachusetts Militia
Forwards correspondence from two Massachusetts senators concerning the wishes of a company of Northampton (Massachusetts) artillery [apparently militia; a letter from Adams to McHenry of July 29th …
John Adams Papers
