James McHenry
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Letter, discusses arrival of Anthony Wayne; mentions United States flag.
James Wilkinson Papers[PRIVATE] Reliability of Mail, Visitors to Mount Vernon
Discussed speed of mail and various possible visitors to Mount Vernon. Requests McHenry to ascertain if Adet would visit.
Frederick Chase Collection[PRIVATE] Peace on Frontier
Draft letter to Governor of Georgia approved. Washington requests McHenry keep track of all instances in the War Department that might contribute to the deterioration of peace on the western …
Frederick Chase Collection[PRIVATE] Enclosed Instructions
Enclosed instructions approved, notes on tone used to address the agent.
Frederick Chase Collection[Copy Private] Algiers Frigate Construction
No delays found in construction of Algiers frigate construction.
Frederick Chase CollectionYour Kindness to Me
In his typically bad handwriting, Vans Murray seems to be informing McHenry of the details of his impending journey to the Netnerlands and thanking him for his support.
Robert Oliver PapersWork Done in the Armourer's Shop at Springfield
Return of work done in the Armourer's shop at Springfield, Massachusetts from November 1st 1796 to January 1st 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
William Simmons requests that the Secretary at War direct Samuel Lewis to comply with the Accountant's accounting practices.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
William Simmons discusses the accounts of John Carr at Fort Washington, RI with the Secretary at War, James McHenry.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
William Simmons discusses the pay of naval personnel with the Secretary at War, James McHenry.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
William Simmons requests guidance from the Secretary at War regarding troop settlements.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
This letter pertained to the account of Thomas Hughes of West Point. The letter states that it was "cancelled" and refers the reader to Simmons letter to George Fleming dated 17 Nov 1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
William Simmons seeks the status of an inquiry made to the Secretary at War regarding a Major's pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
William Simmons makes James McHenry, Secretary at War, aware of the account of Captain Thomas Lewis.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Whiskey on Hand
Requests orders on how to dispose of whiskey previously intended for John Park who cannot receive it due to lack of instructions.
James Robertson PapersWhen European Powers are at War, We Are Subject to Insults & Depredations
Truxton, while discussing the frigate building at Baltimore, makes a strong case for instituting a navy, with trained officers and seamen, to protect American shipping from interdiction by foreign …
Robert Oliver PapersValue of Buildings and Forwarded Supplies
Recounted the construction of buildings at Fort Pitt. Buildings were made of logs and are decayed, in addition they were built on private land which was recently sold to private citizens. Craig …
James Robertson PapersUrging of Careful Inspection of Officer Applications; Notification of Worthless Private
Urges McHenry to carefully consider those who have applied for commissions in the army, that the force's respectability be maintained. Mentions a Levi Lane, a "worthless" private in a company of …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.Updates on War Office to Secretary of War: Yellow Fever
Simmons writes from outside Philadelphia. Presumably some of the staff has relocated outside of Philadelphia as a result of the Yellow Fever epidemic. Simmons received 2 letters from John McHenry that …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Transportation to Fort Massac
Will forward letter under confidential express along with order to boatmen transporting medicine to Fort Massac to continue on under the direction of the commanding officer of Fort Massac. Boats …
James Robertson Papers
