James McHenry
5199 documents
Dissatisfaction with Character of Officer Applicant
Describes meeting an applicant for an officer's appointment, and seems dissatisfied with his character.
John Adams PapersDismal State of U.S. and European Fiscal Affairs
Adams waxes depressedly about the state of U.S. financial affairs, comparing them to the similar dismal state of "debt and taxes" in Europe.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discussion of Troops in the Western Quarter
Refers to General Pinckney in discussion of service in the western quarter.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Proposed Military Storehouse & Laboratory; Forwarded Recommendation for Marine Officer's Post
Adams says he has only one possible objection to the proposed military campus (laboratory, powder house and warehouses) outside of Philadelphia: that the government is moving to the new city of …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Officer Appointments, Relative Rank, & President's Power to Appoint Officers (2)
Discusses the men Adams has recommended for officer appointments, as well as the president's power to appoint officers, based on a recent Congressional act concerning this issue. Regarding the issue …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Nominations, Appointments, and Rank
Discusses nominations to Senate re military commissions; discusses provisional appointments. Refers to presidential authority. Does not intend to regulate rank.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discussion of Legal Questions Surrounding Accused's Refusal to Plead at Court Martial
Discusses the legal particulars arising from Ensign David Fero's refusal to lodge a plea at his court martial; believes any different action by the court would not have affected Fero's stance, and so …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Insurrection in Pennsylvania
Discusses the current insurrection in Pennsylvania, comparing it to the previous one in the state, and considering a plan concerning the region.
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Hamilton's Plan of Military Supply, Navy Department, & National Economy
Letter, discusses plan to provide and issue supplies; mentions Navy Department; mentions national economy.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discussion of Envoys to Portugal and the Ottoman Empire, & of Treaty Negotiations
Adams is pleased that the instructions for envoys will be prepared in a few days; asks McHenry's advice on the deployment of them and the frigate that will carry them -- some will go to Lisbon, one …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Election and Foreign Affairs
Laments the outcome of the Pennsylvania election and the implications for a mission to France. Discusses foreign affairs. Refers to the loss of Pickering and hopes to replace the post with his …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Bounty System for Citizens or Soldiers Apprehending Deserters, & Grounds for Rejection of Hugh McAlister's Certifiate for Payment Under This System
Discusses the payment of bounties to citizens or soldiers apprehending deserters. Reports that it has been the practice of the War Department Accountant's Office to pay money to soldiers searching …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Arsenals
Reports poor health; cannot attend meeting. Provides opinion on 4th arsenal and outlines where he believes the arsenals should be located. Comments on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry. Discusses arsenals …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDiscusses Switch of Clothing Casks Transported to Niagara and Oswego
Responds to General Hamilton's letter about clothing. The clothing was packed in rum casks, each marked for a particular destination. 2 sets of invoices allowed for easy transfers in New York and …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Supplying the Army
Discusses supplying the army. Hopes to coordinate with heads of departments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Store and Order of Knapsacks and Canteens
Reports store and order of knapsacks and canteens. Does not want to order more than is needed because they become damaged and useless if they lie in store too long. Believes that good quality canteens …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Problems with Pistol Barrels and Proving
Believes that Mr. Dana's claims about the proof of the pistol barrels is unnecessarily severe because the caliber of the pistol is smaller than the Charlottesville musket. Discusses size of proof …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Current Disposition of the Cherokees
Writes of interaction with the governor. Refers to Indian danger.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Contracts with Lane & Salter and the Salisbury Furnace
Wolcott discusses the contract with Lane & Salter to erect and maintain works capable of producing cannon in a quantity suitable for public service. It was expected that Lane & Salter would produce …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Discusses Contract for Musketry with William Lane
Requests musket supplies for the military store as soon as possible. William Lane, an experience workman, will provide all necessary cannon balls and will deliver to Rhode Island without any …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Commion of Officers for Captain Hays and Vice Presidential Election
Refers to the commission of officers for Captain Hays company of volunteer riflemen. Mentions government's impropriety of federalist practices. Recommends volunteer riflemen of Ablemarl. Refers to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Appropriate Carriage Types to Deliver Items
Reports that sea coast carriages are not made for the type of guns they need to carry. Lists prices for garrison carriages. Recommends common carriages as their workmen are more familiar with them. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
