James McHenry
5199 documents
Convention
Washington thanks McHenry for forwarding a copy of J.B. Bordley's Essays and Notes on Husbandry (1799). Discusses the complications of international politics, the Convention of 1800, and allegations …
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Continued Peace with Creek Indians; Funds & Plans for Fortifications at Baltimore & Boston
Adams is pleased to learn from Colonel Hawkins that peace with the Creek Indians is still assured. Inquires about the state of fortifications in Baltimore and Boston harbors, as well as the sums …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Consideration of MacPherson's Plans
Appears to address approval of General MacPherson's plan for the occupation of the rebellious Pennsylvania counties, as well as a pardon for a soldier.
John Adams PapersConsideration & Signing of Death Warrant for Court-Martialled Private
Adams notes that he has weighed the case of Joseph Perkins, a recently court-martialled private, and signed a warrant for his execution. In the manner of the discussion of Sgt. Richard Hunt's court …
John Adams PapersConsent to Exchange of Names Proposed by General Pinckney
Adams consents to the "exchange of names" proposed by General Pinckney in a recently received letter.
John Adams PapersConference with the Creek Indians
The Superintendent of Southern Indian Affairs reports on a conference with the Creeks, also mentioning diplomatic relations and cooperation with Spain. States that if there is to be any Indian …
James McHenry PapersConcerns about Time Needed to Request Bills
Mentions bills, incorporation. Anticipates time needed to make proper purchases.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about the Corporation Bringing Water to the City
Writes about the Corporation no longer bringing water into the city.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning rank and resignation from service
A senior officer and veteran of the Revolutionary War resigns from service, citing the appointment of junior officers to command the militia as one of several reasons. Colonel Hall reflects on his …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Officer Appointments and Recommendations for the Same
Acknowledges receipt of McHenry's recent letter. Adams confirms all officer appointments recommended by General Pinckney, and asks that all notifications of officer vacancies and of candidates for …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Officer Appointments
Notes a difference of opinion concerning the "construction of the Constitution" [apparently referencing Constitutional law concerning officer appointments, as the frigate Constitution had already been …
John Adams PapersConcerning hospital to be erected at New Port Rhode Island
Letter, alludes to Invalid pensions; discusses establishment of public hospital; describes quarantine of yellow fever and infectious diseases; recommends Doctor Lenter to take charge of hospital.
Newport Historical Society PapersCompleting the three arsenals and establishing a fourth
Stoddert suggests to McHenry that if the three United States arsenals were completed and filled with arms, a fourth arsenal - or possibly a fifth or sixth - should be established as well. This should …
James McHenry PapersComplaint Regarding Obsorne's Court Martial
Obsorne complains of the delay and manner of his court martial. He complains about the behavior of Major Hoops, saying he prevented Osborne from mounting a proper defense. The proceedings of the Court …
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Compensation of Nanning Vischer.
Simmons certifies that the sum of [illegible] hundred dollars and twenty two cents is due Nanning J. Vischer for his compensation as issuing Commissary at the post of Oswego from 15 October 1797 to 1 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Doctor Brown
Dr. Charles Brown complains to Secretary McHenry that he was promised compensation for his many services providing medical care for the Indian prisoners, including renting a house for their care, and …
The Indian Collection From 1694-1822Compensation for Doctor Brown
Dr. Brown complains to McHenry that he was promised compensation for his many services providing medical care for the Indian prisoners and other Indians, including renting a house for their care, and …
Special File, 1790-1946. (RG94)Communication on the Subject of the Insurrection
Harper discusses the current insurrection and makes recommendations regarding the deployment of forces.
Robert Goodloe HarperCommissioning officers and the recruiting process
Tracy informs McHenry that he has consulted with Colonel Taylor and gotten his approval for the recommended officers from a previous letter. Tracy also updates McHenry on the recruiting process in …
James McHenry PapersComments on Authority of Signatures on Quartermaster General Certificates
Reports that John Wright had no authority to sign Quartermaster certificates. Thomas Hill's signature is good, but the certificate can be paid only by the Quarter Master General or his assistant at …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Comments on Ability to Fill Orders
Comments on being able to follow McHenry's orders.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
