James McHenry
5199 documents
Enclosed Certificate of Land Rights
Certificate of land rights enclosed, as granted by Congress to refugees from Canada.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Enclosed Affidavit of Joseph Cove
Cummings submits Cove's claim for relief as a refugee. Cove was injured by frostbite and cannot make the journey to submit the papers himself.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Double Rations
Steele did not communicate instructions to the paymaster as he does not approve of establishing general rules that might be disadvantageous to the public. He believes double rations should be approved …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Documents Supporting Location of John Halsted
Enclosed depositions of Aaron Burr and Mathias Halsted supporting John Halsted's residence in Canada during American Revolution. These and other documents support his claim for losses sustained as a …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Discussion of Purchases of Clothing & Medicine for the Army
Acknowledges receipt of McHenry's reply concerning funds with which to buy cloth for and make soldiers' clothing; goes over some particulars of the proposed purchase (mentioning the "cheapest" …
Jonathan Williams PapersDiscussion of Funds Needed to Fill Request for Army Shirts
Acknowledges receipt of order to have 12,000 army shirts made available as quickly as possible. Discusses the varying prices of different types of linen, and where they might be procured; asks for an …
Jonathan Williams PapersDetails of Encounters among Cherokee and Creek; Cumberland Road; Federal Court
Reports recent encounter with 3 Cherokees who had been to trade with Factors at Tellico. They brought news that the Creeks had killed 2 Cherokees, and these 3 were unwilling to return home by land; …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Demand for clothing among the troops
Encloses copy of a letter from Col. Rice relative to the issue of clothing for his troops. States that if the troops are not to be disbanded by the end of the year, they will be in a "very naked and …
James McHenry PapersDebtors Prison
Former clerk of the War Department, Samuel Lewis, writes from debtor prison to James McHenry. Lewis sadly reflects on his current state, asserts that he will likely die in prison, and mourns the fact …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Daniel Wheaton Payment to Robert Donaldson, Wilmington North Carolina
Wheaton makes payment of $3500 to Robert Donaldson
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Cover Letter of Supporting Documents on Refugee Status
Explains that his health and remote residence are the reason why his request for compensation offered by Congress to refugees from Canada is submitted so late.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline and routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Court Martial of Individual Officers and Soldiers
Encloses the proceedings of a court martial in the case of Lieutenant Hoffman and asks it be passed along to the President so that he may approve the sentence. He notes that Hoffman's family is well …
John Adams PapersCorrespondence with John Adams
Upon his retirement, Williams asks McHenry to forward an enclosed letter to John Adams.
James McHenry PapersCopy of Bill of Exchange
Copy of a bill of exchange from Hawkins to Edward Wright for the amount of $1636.50 for use by Wright's factory.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)
