James McHenry
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Inquiry into Whether All Officers' Commissions Have Been Sent
Inquires whether all officers' commissions have been sent, and if not, how many remain to be sent.
John Adams PapersInquiry into the conduct of a superintendent
President Adams highly approves of the inquiry into the conduct of the Superintendent of the factory at Springfield.
James McHenry PapersInquires about Business with William McLaws and a Verbal Contract
Makes reference to affidavits delivered by Mr. Laws with deserve consideration. Discusses matter of a verbal contract and the making of cartridge boxes. Suggests balance paid by Tench Francis …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Indemnification for Injuries to Property
Simmons claims that sundry injuries to his property have been sustained while such property was leased to the public. He maintains that he is owed indemnification for the listed damages.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Implications of a Federalist defeat in November
Letter from General Pinckney to the former Secretary at War. Pinckney focuses on the 1800 election throughout most of the letter. He fears the "Jacobinical Party," directly associating Thomas …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543I Will Continue My Duties as long as the Service Requires
Williams expresses his gratitude for the honorable testimony respecting his character communicated by the President of the United States [Adams] and pledges to continue his duties as long as the …
MSS #511Highly Excessive Compensation Discovered in Quarter Master Dept.
Simmons found excessive compensation in Quarter Master Dept in addition to other "evils" previously mentioned. Monies advanced never had grounds and individuals have surplusages of public monies. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Federalists Must Support the President, Etc.
Murray ruminates on the need for the Federalist Party to support President Adams in the coming election and on the actions of Napoleon in Europe.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Extraordinary Charges at Armoury at Harper's Ferry, with details
Accounts of John Mackey, Pay Master and Store Keeper at Harper's Ferry Armoury had extraordinary charges Simmons felt required McHenry's decision. Details pertained to canal digging, dam, labor, and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)EXTRACT: Retention of Van Rensselear
Advises retention of Major Van Renssalear despite the disbanding of some military units.
Cherry Hill CollectionExplains Account for John W. Hooker and Reasons for Granting Licenses to Indian Territory
Responds to questions about bill drawn to John W. Hooker, who paid Barclay McGhee, for waggoning at the garrisons at Tellico. This contract should furnish Captain Butler with a team. Forwards list of …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Evils Discovered in Quarter Master General's Accounts
"Evils" discovered in Quarter Master General's accounts by Simmons. Extravagant charges were too numerous too recount. Simmons selected one charge pertaining to officer transportation and their …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Establishing a National Foundry for Casting Cannon, Shot, and Shells
Grants McHenry and Stoddert permission to establish a National Foundry for casting cannon, shot, and shells.
John Adams PapersEntitlement of credit; William Willoughby, for erecting sundry buildings at Fort Norfolk, and repair of the barracks under authority of Captain R.S. Blackburn
Entitlement of credit; $3391.08 to William Willoughby, deceased, for erecting sundry buildings at Fort Norfolk, and repair of the barracks under authority of Captain Richard S. Blackburn.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Enclosing a bill on the regulation of public arsenals and magazines
Encloses the "Act for the Regulation of Public Arsenals and Magazines," desiring McHenry's opinion on the bill.
James McHenry PapersEnclosed Deposition
Cover letter enclosing deposition of John Star in favor of McGowen's claim as a refugee from Canada. Another deposition to be forwarded later.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
