James McHenry
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Matters before the Court and Local Politics
James Winchester writes from Baltimore regarding a court case, and General Smith's conduct, which opposes the sense of his constituents. He writes of political matters and treaties without making …
James McHenry PapersMathematical Instruments Not completed
Deas tell McHenry that the mathematical instruments he ordered have not yet been completed by the artisan contracted for that purpose probably because he has accepted too many orders. (partially …
Pinckney Family PapersManaging Finances Difficult for Indian Agents
Letter, discusses difficulties Indian Agents have in accounting for funds; discusses gifts to Indian Chiefs.
Misc MSSMakes Predictions about Presidential Elections
Speaks of dealings with those who do not support the treaty. Refers to local conversation about who will be the next President; predicts John Adams over Jefferson. Acknowledges differing opinions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Major Craig's clerk writes to the Secretary at War
In the absence of Major Craig, Tarelton Bates acknowledges receipt of goods and provisions to the Secretary at War.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig's claim for compensation
Major Craig is uneasy about not hearing of any measures taken to compensate him for his services at the posts of the upper waters of Ohio River.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig mentions the following: the purchase of two lots for public use; billeting of Indians; and shipments of Indian goods for the Chickasaws.
Isaac Craig PapersLots Purchased at Public Auction
Craig has purchased at a public auction of the Commissioners of Pennsylvania two lots at LeBeouf which he considers necessary for the United States to possess since they adjoin the grounds on which …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lists Support for Jefferson and for Adams
Refers to tension between Jefferson and Adams, listing their support.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the Secretary at War
General Wayne discusses the British removal from U.S. territories and the poor repair of inherited military fortifications. Wayne encloses an estimate from the Quartermaster detailing the costs …
MG 23, K9, Western Posts, Surrender of the -Letter to James McHenry
Joshua Seney returns an unused draft for lodging to James McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from Hugh Crawford
Hugh Crawford discusses the death of Mr. Kennedy with James McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter for a Mother Regarding Pay or Clothing Due Deceased Son
Foster writing on behalf of a mother, asking whether there were any arrears of pay or clothing due to her son at the time of his deacease. He was sertving in the Western Army under the command of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Last Quarter's Quartermaster Department Expenditure Estimates; Impossibility of Accurate Estimates for Indian & Hospital Departments
Mentions recent bills drawn; discusses estimate of the expenditures of the quartermaster department in the months of October-December of 1796. Comments that it is impossible to estimate the …
John Wilkins PapersLand speculation and the western frontier
Dillon describes Tennessee and other western lands, while promoting land speculation and the surefire profits that come with speculating. Dillon mentions peace with Indians, but alludes to White …
James McHenry PapersLand Acquisition and Negotiations Between Georgia Commissioners and Creek Chiefs
Treaty between Commissioners from Georgia and Creek Indians did not end favorably. Western territories to be under U.S. possession shortly.
Frederick Chase CollectionInvoice of clothing, arms, accoutrements, camp equipage, ammunition from Philadelphia
Invoice of clothing, arms, accoutrement, camp equipage, and ammunition from Philadelphia forwarded for the use of the Militia Army form 11 Sept to 31 Oct 1794
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Interception of French Documents, Sale of Information to British
Lieut. Taylor returned from trip to Fort Knox with letters from France that had been intercepted on en route to Fort Vincennes. Some object/document sold to the British government. Accounts mentioned. …
Anthony Wayne PapersInstructions for Dealing with Contractors
Uncertainty in receiving flour from late contractor M. Ernest, Craig awaiting instructions on verity of contract.
James Robertson Papers
