James McHenry
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Military strategy on the Mississippi
Pickering gives a blistering critique of the proposal by some to attack the ports of St. Louis and New Madrid, arguing that it is folly to go on the offensive. Pickering insists that if hostilities …
James McHenry PapersMenacing Aspect of the Savages
General Wilkinson warns that there are unmistakable signs that the Indians are preparing for war, including the murder of two white men on the Ohio.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Meetings with the Agents to Receive the Stipend
Hawkins encloses notes and transcriptions of his meetings with the agents appointed to receive the stipend. He thinks that St. Mary's might be a suitable place for commercial ventures or public …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersMeeting with the Indians
The Indians have only just arrived. The Commissioners plan to meet them in the morning. Hawkins notes some of the concerns of the commissioners and asks for instructions.
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersMcKim provides intelligence to Secretary at War
McKim sends an intelligence report to the Secretary at War regarding the impact of the U.S. presidential election on international trade. McKim was made privy to the information while in Saint …
Huntington MssMatters of Paymaster
Vance advises McHenry on his actions regarding the settling of his accounts.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Major Craig's Status Report
To inform the Secretary at War, Major Craig addresses the handling of correspondance, the shipment of ordinance, and he encloses a return of stores.
Isaac Craig PapersLists Latest Business; Sends Greetings to Friends
Encloses letter to Mr. J. Mentions the Mr. Scolten, brother of a friend who acts as the Danish legislative secretary. Requests meeting with young friend John W. Henry. European reactions to Congress. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letters to be Forwarded
Letters directed to Wilkinson received, they will be forwarded to Detroit and Presque'isle respectively.
James Robertson PapersLetter to the Secretary at War from the Naval Agent in Baltimore
David Stodder explains to the Secretary at War the construction delays associated with the frigate in Baltimore.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Letter in French from St. Hilaire to McHenry. Details the comings and goings of certain persons. Papers in an iron box.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Letter in French from St. Hilaire to McHenry. Mentions papers and money owed by St. Hilaire to McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Letter in French from St. Hilaire to McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Another cryptic note from St. Hilaire to McHenry: this brief note informs McHenry that St. Hilaire is ill and to expect "news" the next day.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
St. Hilaire ask McHenry to inform "the minister" that tomorrow more information (the hour) will be available. This is a very cryptic message.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
St. Hilaire informs McHenry that business was delayed for security reasons.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Notice of a meeting scheduled for 9AM on 21 April 1797.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Letter, asks for consideration of widow's claim.
Misc Mss Alexander HamiltonLetter to Secretary at War regarding trading house of Panton, Leslie and Company
Writing from Pensacola, John McKee informs James McHenry that the trading house of Panton, Leslie and Company have monopolized the Choctaw and Chickasaw trade but lost the Cherokee business. McKee …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to Secretary at War
Letter in French from St. Hilaire to McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to Secretary at War
In this letter St. Hilaire asks McHenry not to be alarmed. Also, St. Hilaire says that he wants to visit McHenry but cannot because the French Consul is in his company. St. Hilaire mentions a trunk …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to Secretary at War
Letter in French from St. Hilaire to McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
