James McHenry
5199 documents
Expenses of Samuel Elder for his expenses and medical attendance of John Stack
Certification that $58.20 is due Samuel Elder for his expenses and medical attendance of John Stack, a soldier on his way from Detroit to Philadelphia with Captain John Heth and a party of western …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Estimated Costs for Quartermaster Department for January - February 1797
Itemized list of estimated costs to the Quartermaster Department.
John Wilkins PapersEstimated Cost for Making Various Stores
A ledger-like estimate for making stores, primarily ordnance.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Estimate from Freeman
Cover letter for an estimate from Constant Freeman, agent for the War Department in Georgia.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Enclosed letter of Constant Freeman
Major Constant Freeman detained in Philadelphia due to lack of funds to discharge the warrants issued to him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Enclosed Copy of Letter from Sec. of War Relative to Payment for Post
Discussion relative to the payment of the Postman for the delivery of public dispatches.
Dreer CollectionDutch naval defeat to the British
The U.S. Minister to the Netherlands describes the Dutch naval defeat by the British and the repercussions of Adams' letter to the French, which he says has caused "undisguised resentment in the …
James McHenry PapersDuplicate set of bills of exchange in favor of Josiah Pitt
Duplicate bills of exchange drawn in favor of Josiah Pitt for $200 on account of pay of army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposition of the Spanish Commandant
The author dispatched Ensign Scott to the Spanish Commandant at New Madrid to learn his disposition regarding General Wilkinson's letter describing the movement of the detachment.
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Disposition of the Proceeds from Indian Trade
Wolcott maintains that the proceeds from Indian trade should be placed in the treasury of the Department of War so that they can be easily obtained by the Secretary of War. If placed in the General …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Discussion of U.S. and British Land Claims Around Detroit
Discusses use of land at the site of the town of Detroit, including original British plans for the site. Discusses a shipyard there, etc.
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Planned Construction of Galleys
Discusses building and outfitting of galleys [ships], proposing to build them larger than originally planned for.
John Wilkins LetterbookDiscussion of International Affairs
Response to request. Mentions peace efforts and treaties. Expresses opinions about US action.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Discusses international affairs. Explores ideas of justice. Reports interactions with diplomats.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Discussion of international affairs and different types of governments. Mentions treaties, sovereignty, indivisibility, etc. Refers to people and locations and various military and political …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Reports experience with W. Adams. Writes about international affairs and diplomatic causes. Gives opinion on President and Vice President. Reports exchange with Col. Pickering.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Correspondence from & Quartermaster Duties for Frontier Forts
Discusses correspondence from Forts Defiance and Washington, including an account of the disappearance of several men, who are feared to be dead. References the Quartermaster Department's …
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Chickosaw Treaties, Surrender of Indian Land
Refers to Indian land negotiations over lumber and river access. Discussion of subject rights and protections. Mentions treaty with Chickasaws. Refers to Indians surrendering rights to land.
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