James McHenry
5199 documents
Request for Opinion on Colonel Smith's Request
Requests McHenry's opinion on an enclosed request from Colonel Smith.
John Adams PapersRequest for List of Officers Appointed During Congressional Recess
Adams requests that McHenry send him a list of all army officers appointed during the Congressional recess, that he may present their names to Congress.
John Adams PapersRequest for List of Contractors for New York
Simmons did not have complete list of contractors for New York, inconveniencing his office and officers seeking reimbursement. He requested a list of contractors' names to expedite the reimbursement …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Letter Regarding Forms and Instructions
Letter regarding purchases for construction on Bacon Island, NC to be made by Captain James Taylor as authorized by McHenry received. Simmons requested copies of previous letters on this subject sent …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Request for Instructions Regarding the Replacement of Provisional Purveyor With Permanent One
Mentions reading in newspapers that Israel Whelen has been appointed Purveyor of Public Supplies; as Williams has been acting provisionally in this post, but Whelen has not yet received his …
Jonathan Williams PapersRequest for Instructions Regarding the Replacement of Provisional Purveyor With Permanent One
Mentions reading in newspapers that Israel Whelen has been appointed Purveyor of Public Supplies; as Williams has been acting provisionally in this post, but Whelen has not yet received his …
Jonathan Williams PapersRequest for Information Regarding Compensation
Accounts of William Crafts, Agent for the Department of War at Charleston, under examination. Simmons requests advice on the compensation allowed Crafts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for goods for Six Nations of Indians, iron for armory, linen for army
Acknowledges requests for goods for Six Nations of Indians, iron for Springfield Armory in Massachusetts, and linen for army clothing.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Request for Estimates of Expenditures
Current bill regarding expenditures of military discussed.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesRequest for Decision on Case of Double Rations
Simmons sent second letter requesting decision on case of double rations issued an officer, Brigadier General Wilkinson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Approval of Payment
Colonel Francis Mentges charged compensation as inspector of troops. Previously his account was paid by appointment from the War Department, Simmons requested McHenry's approval for future pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Affirmation of Payment Sum of Clerks at Office
List of clerks from War Office. Robert Ellis, John Brown, Benjamin Betterton, John Abbott, Johnathan Halsted, John Watson, Jeremiah Condy, James Eakin, James Hodnett. Simmons noted skills of clerks …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Reports of Napoleon's Latest Movements
Announces arrival of ship Phoenix with Captain Bray, from Cork, bringing English newspapers reporting Napoleon's latest movements.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Leaking Ship with Saltpetre at Norfolk
Reports ship with saltpetre is leaking at Norfolk. Suggests they return to Baltimore where it can be ground into powder, then sent to Georgetown. Requests speedy instructions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReports Indian Affairs; Tribute to Washington
Reports that late account of Creeks killing 2 Chickasaws is false. Seve Collbert half-breed, has come to purchase a boat in preparation to settle at Bear Creek. According to instructions, plans to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Delivery of Clothing for 3rd & 4th Regiments
Encloses letter to James Miller, agent to the Quartermaster General. Reports that the clothing is in excellent order.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Delivery and Shipment of Order of Clothing for Troops
Announces arrival of five wagons from Philadelphia with clothing for the troops. Lightened the load, then sent the wagons to South West Point.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Being Detained for Washington's Funeral; January Returns
Reports desire to attend George Washington's funeral solemnities by orders of Major General Pinckney. Expresses concern about six teams loaded with public accounts with the deep snow. Encloses returns …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Activity of David Fero upon His Arrest
Received letter for David Fero in July, but he was not in the area until December. Fero reported giving up all books, papers, and public properties to the proper officer when he was arrested. Fero had …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Jul 1799-Mar 1800. (RG98)Report to Secretary of War
Simmons recounted the abuses of Officers in regards to rations and charges made to the United States. Simmons noted in particular Andrew White and enclosed vouchers that showed the overcharges.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Report of Quartermaster Supplies for February 1800
Forwards returns for the Quartermaster's supplies for February 1800.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Repeated Request for Information on Allowances
Simmons repeated a request for information on allowances made to Thomas Howe and appointed Secretary to Major General Hamilton. Request related to the accounts of Caleb Swan.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
