James McHenry
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Continuance of the Recruiting Service
04/29/1800 Draft LetterHamilton observes that it appears that the continuance of the recruiting service under Gen. Pinckney has proceeded from some misapprehsnsion of Hamilton's intentions but he has written the general on …
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Conduct of the Courts of Maryland
04/16/1800 Autograph Letter SignedAsh requests that McHenry allow him to make use of his library in Baltimore and discusses his recent unpleasant experiences in the Baltimore County Court.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.
Concerning the Resignation of James McHenry
07/13/1800 Autograph Letter SignedExpresses regret at the resignation of James McHenry from the position of War Secretary, worrying that he was pressured to by the "intolerable abuse of a malignant party".
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Concerning the renting of houses for public officials
05/29/1800 Autograph Letter SignedStoddert is preparing to leave his office in Philadelphia for the summer and is arranging to pay $200 out of public expenses for renting a house elsewhere.
James McHenry Papers
Concerning the compensation claims of Silas Dinsmore
04/19/1800 Contemporary Copy of LetterAddresses the compensation claim of Silas Dinsmore. Does not recall Dinsmore's claim of a promise for rations and payment for horses.
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Compensation of Judge Advocates
03/12/1800 Draft LetterThe subject of compensation for persons acting as Judge Advocates has caused embarrassment, so Hamilton asks that definitive rules on that subject may be laid down.
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Coalitions with Mr. Jefferson
06/06/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThe man [Adams] is more mad than Hamilton ever thought him and he shall soon be led to say he is as wicked as he is mad. Hamilton asks to be kept apprised of the probability of coalitions with Mr. …
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Clothing for the Troops
03/02/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton regrets that he has not yet received the clothing he requested for the troops since the winter is far advanced and new recruits without adequate clothing will soon be in a depressed …
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Clarification of Clerks Salary Letter
04/03/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons clarified his previous letter to McHenry regarding the increase in salaries of clerks in his Office. Simmons requested McHenry have approbations currently in Congress extended to clerks of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Claim for extra compensation; Doctor Brown
03/06/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyClaim for extra compensation; $815 to Doctor Charles Brown for attendance on sick Indians, and for rent of a house to treat sick Indians, with an extra charge attending Indians during the Treaty of …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)- No image
Cited Document
04/01/1800 Cited letter or documentCited letter or document; cited in McHenry to Chapin, 04/29/1800.
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02/14/1800 Cited letter or documentCited in McHenry to Phelps & Sanford, 04/14/1800.
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Chief clerk in the War Department
05/26/1800 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Secretary of War concerning McHenry's conduct when Stagg was chief clerk in the War Department.
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Chaplains for the Brigades
01/02/1800 Draft LetterHamilton notes that four chaplains are authorized by the law so one chaplain should speedily be assigned to each brigade including Rev. Mr. Hill as proposed by Col. Parker.
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Certification of service of John Delesdernier
03/18/1800 DocumentCertification of service of John Delesdernier, who was a private in the Rhode Island Regiment.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Certification of payment; William Westwood, deceased contractor, Norfolk Virginia, for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores furnished the garrison at Fort Nelson
03/01/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $2471.66 to William Westwood, deceased contractor, Norfolk Virginia, for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores furnished the garrison at Fort Nelson.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; William Smith, Contractor at Springfield Armory for rations and fuel issued to the officers and armorers.
03/12/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $53.99 to William Smith, Contractor at Springfield Armory for rations and fuel issued to the officers and armorers at Springfield armory. .
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; William Powells and John Moore, spies of Lincoln County, ordered into service by Isaac Shelby, Esquire, Governor of the State of Kentucky for the protection of the frontiers
01/17/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; William Powells and John Moore, spies of Lincoln County, the sum of $23.33, ordered into service by Isaac Shelby, Esquire, Governor of the State of Kentucky for the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; William Nicholson, deceased for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores furnished 7th Regiment of Infantry, Petersburg Virginia
02/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $54.97 to William Nicholson, deceased, for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores furnished Captain Daniel Ball's detachment, 7th Regiment of Infantry, Petersburg …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; William Leverett, contractor for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores for recruits at Bennington under command of Major Buell and Captain William Woodward
04/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $334.55 to William Leverett, contractor for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores for recruits at Bennington Vermont under command of Major Buell and Captain William …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; William Fulcher, Contractor, Richmond Virginia, for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores furnished recruits at Richmond
05/05/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $227.49 to William Fulcher, Contractor, Richmond Virginia, for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores furnished recruits at Richmond.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; William Cobbett, printer for advertising sundry deserters from Fort Mifflin by order of Major Lewis Tousard
04/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $21.12 to William Cobbett, printer for advertising sundry deserters from Fort Mifflin.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Way and Graff for furnishing the Secretary of War copies of his report relative to the military system
01/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $11.25 to Way and Graff for furnishing the Secretary of War copies of his report relative to the military system.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
