James McHenry

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Discusses Appointments, Power to Appoint by the President
05/03/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
States belief that the President has no authority to appoint officers to the battalions.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Discrepancy in Stevens's Firewood Account for Governor's Island
01/21/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy
Refers to Stevens's request for firewood for Governor's Island. Found a small mistake on the vouchers relative to the quantity of wood purchased, although the certificate states the correct complete …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Disbursing Money to Procure Quarters, Transportation, Etc. for Recruits
04/27/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Hamilton discusses the complications involved in the disbursement of money for the procurement of quarters, transportation, and other essentials for the recruits.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Directions for Artillerists from Fort Jay to New Town
03/10/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Outlines directions for artillerist company at Fort Jay to meet Lieut. Boots's company at Brunswick and go to New Town, Bucks County.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Details Surrounding Construction & Naming of Fort [Pickering] at Salem
08/20/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Acknowledges receipt by the Salem Board of Selectmen of federal money for the strengthening of fortifications at Salem, Massachusetts; discusses details of the construction of the works. Also …
John Adams Papers
Designated Rendezvouses for the Distribution of Clothing & Equipage
04/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Hamilton designates a location within each northeastern state that will serve as the regimental rendezvous for the purpose of distributing clothing and equipage.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Desertion Prevails to a Ruinous Extent
05/27/1799 Letter Signed
Hamilton lists his four remedies to solve the problem of rampant desertions. He is particularly insistent that the President should support the courts as they sentence deserters to the most extreme …
Printed Versions
Description of Potential Cartouche Boxes, Prices
02/23/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy
Cartouche boxes similar in quality to those made in London can be found in Philadelphia. Lists prices with additional features such as different types of belts. While expensive, they create a stunning …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Description of Payroll Discrepancy
08/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Vance asks why his official pay period starts after the date he considers his appointment. He explains the discrepancy between the muster rolls and actual enlistment.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
Deployment of Troops
10/22/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton worries that committing too large a force to the southern frontiers will substantially weaken military strength on the northwestern frontier.
Printed Versions
Departing from Ordinary Forms in the Advance of Pay
09/14/1799 Draft Document
"...Information from different regiments gives me to understand that my recommendations as to an advance in pay have not succeeded. As the troops are much discontented at the delay, it is my duty to …
Printed Versions
Delivery of Saltpeter to Philadelphia
08/02/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Reports that 500 tons of saltpeter may be expected in Philadelphia for the public accounts. Makes arrangements for the delivery of cargo.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Deficiencies complained of have been obviated...
07/10/1799 Letter Signed
Quotes from Josias Carvel Hall's letter of June 25, 1799 concerning the shortage of clothing and states: "I trust that...the deficiencies complained of have been obviated. The continually increasing …
Printed Versions
Defense of the Mississippi
10/29/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Pending McHenry's approval, Hamilton has authorized the erection of a fort at Loftus's Height so long as it built within the estimate of the cost provided by General Wilkinson. He does not recommend …
Printed Versions
Defects in the Supply System
06/24/1799 Copy of document
Discusses duties and salary of Ebenezer Stevens. States: "The necessity of a more adequate organization of our Departments of Military Supplies (to which adequate compensation is an essential idea) …
Printed Versions
Deed for Beacon Island to John Gray Blount, Drawn by US Attorney W. Benjamin Woods, Delivered to Captain James Taylor
09/10/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's Files
Letter, discusses deed to the United States for Beacon Island and encloses a bill of exchange for the purchase money. Warns of impending yellow fever.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Declines Presidential Nomination
05/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Refers to his presidential appointment to captain of the infantry. Cannot accept appointment, although considers it an honor.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Darling Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
08/13/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Darling 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.
Printed Versions
Crimes & Punishment
02/02/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Littlefield discusses several instances when his soldiers have been caught and subjected to court martial or summary punishment.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
11/25/1799 Draft Letter
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
Printed Versions
Correspondence with Count Rumford
09/28/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Recounts conference with Count Rumford (Benjamin Thompson).
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Correspondence on troop movements
1799 Autograph Letter Signed
General MacPherson informs McHenry that it is "utterly impossible" to move the particular troops in question sooner than Wednesday morning.
James McHenry Papers
Correspondence on military matters and French diplomacy
06/24/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Tracy discusses controversy surrounding a particular officer that he had previously recommended for commission, but stands by other recommendations. Tracy also discusses diplomatic relations with the …
James McHenry Papers
Correspondence from General Wilkinson & Others
03/29/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
In order to keep track of current military affairs, McHenry asks Hamilton to forward to him letters from General Wilkinson and any others that may be important.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Copy of letter from Secretary of War to John Wilkins Jr. regarding expenses of Captain Edward Butler
02/15/1799 Copy of Signed Document
Agreeable to McHenry's direction, Wilkins reports that he examined vouchers and has an explanation from Captain Butler. Appears they were traveling expenses including subsistence and forage for horse, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)