James McHenry
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Barracks Calculations
Lists number of rooms, how many soldiers can be accommodated in each, as well as other buildings on the the premises which could be converted to barracks.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Baltimore Naval Committee Members to Travel to Philadelphia to Consult McHenry
Acknowledges receipt of a copy of McHenry's letter to Mr. Foncin, superintendent engineer of Fort McHenry. Informs McHenry that two members of the Baltimore Naval Committee are traveling to …
John Adams PapersBaltimore Declines McHenry's Plan of Funding, Asks for Officer to Re-Determine Estimate for Completion of Fort McHenry
Happily agrees with McHenry that the defense of Baltimore is of interest to both the government and the Baltimoreans, relating the ways in which Baltimore has always shown its support for the federal …
John Adams PapersAttempts to Settle Accounts Following a Robbery
Wolcott maintains that no loss should accrue to the United States as a consequence of a robbery. But should attempts be made to negotiate the bills, such attempts should be made public through the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Attempts to Keep Spiritous Liquors and Soldiers Apart
Strong describes his attempts to keep his soldiers from partaking of spiritous liquors including the posting of a sentinal in front of a saloon. This latter provoked the saloon keeper to sue Strong …
Alexander Hamilton PapersAssisting Turbulent Young Men
Writing for his son who is ill, General Irvine observes that the two men acting as sergeants may not be able to provide adequate assistance to Lieutenant Wolstencraft so he suggests another officer …
William Irvine PapersAssignment of Captains & Subalterns of North Carolina in Provisional Army
Pinckney informs McHenry that the preparations for assigning the captains, lieutenants and ensigns allotted to North Carolina are almost complete, though assigning officers of higher rank will take …
John Adams PapersAsks to Remain at Important Work
Appeals to the Secretary at War to prohibit General Hamilton from ordering the Major's removal from the duties of Inspector of Artillery. Fears being included in a general march to the Potomac. Cites …
Lewis Tousard LetterbookArticles Ready for Inspection
The articles which Simon contracted to furnish are ready for inspection.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrangements Made for Manufacture & Shipping of Cartridge Boxes
Discusses arrangements he has made, per McHenry's instructions, for the manufacture and shipment of a large order of cartouche boxes and belts;
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersArrangement of Subdivisions
Advised current legion be divided. Requested official letter regarding the reorganization if approval was given. Discussed promotion of officers, duties of president.
Dreer CollectionArmy Recruiting and Paymasters
Discusses Army recruiting and the nomination of paymasters
Alexander Hamilton PapersArmy nominations for the Southern Department
Encloses a letter from his uncle and urges McHenry to not forget him when the army nominations for the Southern Department take place.
James McHenry PapersApproval of War Office Evacuation to Trenton & Request for Judgment on McAlister Payment Dispute (Copy of Differing Date)
Approves the removal of the War Office to Trenton due to the Philadelphia yellow fever; forwards correspondence concerning Hugh McAlister's claim for money from the War Department. Asks that McHenry …
John Adams PapersApproval of War Office Evacuation to Trenton & Request for Judgment on McAlister Payment Dispute
Approves the removal of the War Office to Trenton due to the Philadelphia yellow fever; forwards correspondence concerning Hugh McAlister's claim for money from the War Department. Asks that McHenry …
John Adams Papers
