James McHenry
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Defense against charges of misconduct
Lieutenant Geddes writes McHenry a defense against charges brought against him, claiming that he has been treated unjustly and demanding the he receive a fair and impartial trial.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Death of Wayne
Letter to Shawnee received and will be forwarded. Death of Anthony Wayne at Presque Isle noted.
James Robertson PapersCourt Martial at West Point
Discusses with the Secretary of War the sentence at a court martial for three men at the garrison at West Point, whereby they will be required to reimburse out of their pay for clothing and arms.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Court Martial
Letter, discusses court martial precedent; mentions Wilkinson.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Contract for Provisions
Issue of flour contract with Scott and Ernest resolved. Craig happy to provide flour to O'Hara b/c the contracted price of flour now authorized for purchase is lower than the rate O'Hara would pay. …
James Robertson PapersContinue Their Pay Until the Business is Finished
General Scott encloses a letter from six paymasters of the Kentucky mounted Volunteers in which they request compensation for the entire period of their service. Since the business has been expensive …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Conflict between Col. Rochefontaine and his officers
Major J. J. Ulrich Rivardi informs McHenry of a conflict between Col. Rochefontaine and his officers and strongly recommends a court of inquiry to investigate rather than a court martial, for the …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the salaries of office clerks
Office clerk William Burton informs McHenry that he failed to apply for an increase in salary last year because he knew nothing about the application until months later. Burton, reminding McHenry of …
James McHenry PapersConcerning French ambitions in Louisiana
General Anthony Wayne expresses concern over the movements of a French agent on the frontier, contemplating whether or not it would be prudent to commit more forces to the western posts.
James McHenry PapersConcerning final settlement certificates
On the subject of final settlement certificates and ascertaining the amount of damages.
James McHenry PapersConcerning bounty lands and certificates
Murray again requests that McHenry answer a question from one of his constituents concerning bounty lands and certificates, particularly their value. The author also reports on his wife's improved …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning anonymous letters to the State Department
Concerning anonymous letters to the State Department.
James McHenry PapersComplaints Relative to Mr. Parish, Our Consul at Hamburgh
Although he questions the merits of the complaints by the French Directory regarding John Parish as Consul at Hamburgh, Hamilton recommends that Parish be superseded with a kind letter to him. It is …
James McHenry PapersCompensation of Paul Perrault, temporary engineer Charleston South Carolina
Simmons certifies that $160 is due Paul H. Perrault, temporary engineer at Charleston, South Carolina, being the balance of his compensation up to Jan. 9, 1796, the day of his discharge.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of Nicholas De Finiels, Assistant Engineer
Simmons certifies that $40 is due Nicholas De Finiels for the balance of his compensation as Assistant Engineer for June 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of Nicholas de Finiels temporary assistant engineer
Simmons certifies that $48 is due Nicholas de Finiels, temporary assistant engineer, being the balance of his compensation for January 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of Nathaniel Folsom, Superintendent of the fortifications at New Castle, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Simmons certifies that $316 is due Nathaniel Folsom for his compensation as Superintendent of the fortifications at New Castle, Portsmouth New Hampshire from June 26 to Nov. 30, 1795 payable to …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of Joshua Humphreys, constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia
Simmons certifies that $500 is due Joshua Humphreys for his compensation as constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia from July through September 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of Joshua Humphreys, constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia
Hagner certifies that $500 is due Joshua Humphreys, being his compensation as constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia from April through June 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of John Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia
Simmons certifies that $187.50 is due John Scott, being his compensation as Clerk of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia for July through September 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of John Nicholson
Simmons certifies that $210 is due John Nicholson for inspecting swords, muskets, and the parts of small arms and pistols and examining arms to be repaired and inspecting them when repaired by the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of John Nicholson
Simmons certifies that $210 is due John Nicholson for inspecting and proving swords, muskets, bayonets, musket and pistol barrels and other small arms and pistols. He also identifies arms and arms …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of John James Seris
Simmons certifies that $183 is due John James Seris, Sub-Engineer and Interpreter, for his compensation from December 1795 through April 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of John Bryant, Deputy Commissioner of the Ordnance and Military Stores Department at Springfield, Massachusetts
Hagner certifies that $240 is due John Bryant, being his compensation as Deputy Commissioner of the Ordnance and Military Stores Department at Springfield, Massachusetts from May through October 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
