James McHenry
5199 documents
Regarding the late Purveyor
Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of War concerning the late Purveyor.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding the cost of Cartouche Boxes and Cross Belts
Responds to McHenry request for estimate of cost of cartouche boxes and cross belts. Makes reference to the offices opening at Washington.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Regarding the Appointment of an Inspector of the Frontier (Body Text Only)
Adams concurs with the communicated judgments of the department heads [Cabinet] on the necessity of appointing a qualified person to inspect government property and installations along the frontiers. …
John Adams PapersRegarding the Appointment of an Inspector of the Frontier
Agrees with McHenry and the other department heads on the need to appoint a person to inspect the garrisons, Indian trade houses, and general conditions of the U.S. frontiers. Asks for the names of …
John Adams PapersRegarding Shoe Shipment
Discusses the upcoming shoe shipment, and whether it should be shipped to Philadelphia or New York.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Samuel Dexter
Mr. Newman writes the former Secretary at War concerning Samuel Dexter transition into his old position.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding relative position of first and second Majors
Letter marked private. Discussion on the relative position between first and second position between the first and second Major in the interior of the Regiment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding punishment of Captain Davis
Discussion on legal issues and punishment of Captain Davis regarding unspecified offenses. States that President Adams will not be inattentive to the maxim of Seneca. By the "maxim of Seneca," the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding McHenry's Resignation
Hamilton consoles McHenry regarding his resignation - allegedly forced by President Adams - and assures McHenry that he should be happy at being released from the fetter. Property, liberty, and even …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding licensing of John Chisolm
Received last letter and seeks to explain licensing of John Chisolm.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Stolen Horse Incident with Cherokees
Refers to claims of James Caruthers and Thomas Callan regarding horses stolen by the Cherokees. Agent Robert White will provide testimony, although he went into the Cherokee Nation without proper …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reducing twelve regiments
Requests him to transmit copies of the law reducing the twelve regiments to Generals Hamilton and Pinckney, with orders to make immediate arrangements in reducing them. Also requests that officers and …
James McHenry PapersRecommends Harper's Ferry as Location for National Cannon Foundry
Responds to inquiry about site for a cannon foundry. Suggests Harper's Ferry as the most central location. Hopes to add his name to the recommendation forwarded to the President.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
