James McHenry
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Forwarding of Recommendation of a Surgeon
Forwards recommendation of Benjamin Walker as surgeon.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendation for Midshipman's Post
Forwards a recommendation of a man for appointment as a midshipman.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Officer Recommendations
Forwards correspondence concerning various officer recommendations.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from Officers
Forwards several letters from officers to McHenry.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Confusing Letter
Forwards a letter to McHenry, asking for his help in deciphering its meaning.
John Adams PapersForwarding Oaths for the Commandants, Etc.
Among other matters. Hamilton wants the following sent to each commandant: 704 copies of official oaths, 300 copies of weekly returns of recruits, and thirteen copies of the Articles of War. Colonel …
Alexander Hamilton PapersForwarding letters to and from Count Rumford
Forwards a copy of the correspondence between Rufus King and Count Rumford, in which Rumford politely declines the appointment for Inspector General of the Artillery.
James McHenry PapersForwarding Assignments of North Carolina Officers in Provisional Army
In an enclosure [not included], Pinckney sends the assignments of most of the officers from North Carolina being given positions in the provisional army, having been selected by the governor from the …
John Adams PapersForming Contracts in Cases Where Some Already Exist
Hamilton describes the process by which contracts can be arranged in cases where previous contracts are still in effect.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFederalist anger over Adams's peace commission to France
Senator Tracy expresses intense anger over John Adams' decision to send a peace commission to France, demanding that McHenry answer whether or not the rumors of such a peace commission are true. Tracy …
James McHenry PapersFederal response to Fries's Rebellion
Tracy informs McHenry that he will soon provide a list of a selection of officers for the Provisional Army. Tracy also insists that McHenry treat the recent John Fries's Rebellion in Pennsylvania with …
James McHenry PapersExtracts of Letters about Officer Appointments
Speaks of appointments of officers in the provisional army. Includes extract of letter from Pinckney.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expression of Satisfaction in Work of McHenry & Pinckney
Adams returns the correspondence between McHenry and Pinckney, expressing his satisfaction with the decisions of both men.
John Adams PapersExpresses Opinion on Providing Rations, Fuel, and Barracks
Having examined the records of David Ames and Robert Orr, discovers that they do not request an increase of rations, as intimated by the journal, but for an allowance of rations never before received. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Expresses Concern about Military Stores at Abandoned Fort Ronselare
Has informed Barnard Hudson of the decision to abandon the post at Fort Ranselaer [?]. Has contacted Michael Houden about securing the stores there. Concern about difficulty of transporting ordnance. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Expresses Concern about Appointed Duties; Requests Assistance
As Intendent of Stores appointed by Congress, he outlines his duties to oversee the military stores. Seeks to comply with the requisition to be aware of all people involved with military stores but …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Exposing a deceptive contractor
Because next year's contracts will be signed soon, an anonymous author writes McHenry regarding the present contractor at Elizabethtown. Says that the contractor is not who he says he is, but William …
James McHenry PapersExplains Reactions to Account of Captain Butler's Continuance for Treaty with Cherokees
Encloses Captain Butler's report as part of his continuance as commissioner of a treaty with the Cherokees. Raises a few questions about past reports, to which Captain Butler objects.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
