James McHenry
5199 documents
[PRIVATE]: Uniforms
Personal opinion on uniforms for commander-in-chief. Offers Bushrod Washington as transporter of uniform to Mount Vernon.
General Collection[PRIVATE] Regulations on Uniforms
Enclosed letter for Washington's tailor regarding fixed style of uniforms for varying grades of officers. Specifics on Washington's desires for the style of uniform.
Frederick Chase Collection[PRIVATE] Rank and Commission
Relative rank of officers; remarks on Mercer's refusal of an appointment.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.[Private] Promotion of Wilkinson
Affirmed McHenry's desire to promote Wilkinson to Major General.
Dreer Collection[PRIVATE] Drawing Pay and Outfitting Soldiers
Unanticipated travel expenses necessitated spending more that the 2 months pay drawn prior to Washington's departure from Philadelphia. Regulations on uniforms not mandated.
Frederick Chase Collection[PRIVATE]
Delay in answering letters due to survey trip near Alexandria and house guests. Washington does not lay blame on McHenry for delay in recruiting due to circumstances outside his control. Advised …
General Collection"Vile and dirty" tactics in Congressional races
Parker complains of the "vile and dirty means" by which his opponent for Congress attempted to beat him in the election, but revels in the ultimate defeat of his opponent at the polls.
James McHenry PapersWarrrant Issued
Notification of Warrant issued for General Henry Lee for armouries and foundries. Simmons requested instructions on money disbursement for Gen. Lee from Mr. Swan, clerk, but his request was not …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on Mentges Account
Simmons received rendered accounts on further expenditures made by Mentges at the Fort on Mud Island. Balance still due by Mentges, Simmons awaits direction from McHenry.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Treaty Allocations for Roads
Tellico Treaty, Kentucky Treaty, and Holsten Treaty cited in reference to the building of permanent roads from northern and southern settlements in the U.S. Difficulties building roads due to …
Correspondence by AuthorThe Unfortunate Situation of Major Jeremiah Fisher
Major Jeremiah Fisher, keeper of the Powder Magazine at Philadelphia, is in an unfortunate situation is due to non-payment of a demand on the Purveyor of Public Supplies. Wolcott advised him that his …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
