James McHenry
5199 documents
Discussion of Affairs in France, Holland
Requests meeting with diplomats. Refers to the political state in France. Discussion of foreign affairs. Mentions state of finances in France. Refers to late publication of Mr. Adams's work.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Local Affairs
Announces arrival of Manuel de Lisa from New Orleans on State Department business.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Description of Progress on Frigates United States & Constitution, And Their Equipment & Manning
Letter, describes progress on Frigates United States and Constitution; mentions disease; discusses equipping & manning Frigate; mentions Congress.
Josiah Fox PapersDelivery of Dispatches
Dispatches to be sent via confidential hand to Fort Washington within 2 hours time anticipates it will take less time by land than by boat on the Ohio river. Requests answer on abandoning buildings …
James Robertson PapersDeath of Red Pole
Notification that after severe illness, Red Pole died. Shawnee acknowledged the assistance of the U.S. in his care. Requested a head stone or tomb stone to be placed over his grave.
James Robertson PapersCorrespondence on military matters
Basic correspondence between President John Adams and Secretary of War James McHenry in which Adams largely agrees with the sentiments of McHenry and other officers such as General James Wilkinson.
James McHenry PapersCopy of Receipt of Lt. James Sterrett
Swan transmits to McHenry a copy of the receipt of Lt. James Sterrett for the sum of $1,112 for the pay of the Army through September 30th 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Controversy Relative to Providing Quarters for Doctor Lynch & His Family
Mitchell explains in exhaustive detail the reasons for his delay in providing quarters for Doctor Lynch who apparently had complained to McHenry about the delay,.
Robert Oliver PapersContract for the Guns of the Algerian Frigate
Since Wolcott has no confidence in Mr. Hughes, the guns for the frigate will either be detained or obtained from some other quarter.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Construction at Presque'isle
Enclosed return of various stores. Requests instructions on proposed buildings to be constructed at Presque Isle.
James Robertson PapersConspiracy of French Ministers
Renewal of war seems to be the only option. Speaks of conspiracy among French ministers violating law of nations. In depth account of treaty negotiations.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Confirming receipt of McHenry's letter sent by Mr. Smith
Wilkinson confirms receipt of McHenry's letter, sent through Mr. Smith. McHenry apparently expressed disappointment over some matter in the letter, and Wilkinson appears to explain the situation from …
Solomon Sibley PapersConfidential Letter
Letter to Guion to be forwarded under confidential supervision who should be instructed to make necessary inquiries at Massac and the Chickasaw Bluffs.
James Robertson PapersConfers License on Stephen Hawkins to Trade with Creeks
Follows instructions to the Agent of War. Reports that Stephen Hawkins, of Georgia, is back in New York. Hawkins has been licensed to trade in the Creek nation.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Condition of Old Fort and Storage of Powder
Status of magazine at old fort no longer appropriate for storage of powder. Advised the storage at Fort Fayette and notified McHenry he will attempt to sell the old magazine and its building …
James Robertson PapersConcerns about Blount's Influence in Tennessee
Wolcott expresses concern about the continued influence of William Blount in Tennessee and how it could provoke a potential Indian crisis. It is important to disconnect the Georgia speculations from …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Concerning Spanish-American relations on the frontier
McKee writes from Mobile, informing McHenry that he is temporarily being held prisoner by the Spanish governor of Louisiana, Gayoso, and that he expects to set off to New Orleans the following day. …
James McHenry PapersConcerning an appointment for commissioner
Steele stresses that his removal from the Executive Council was procured by the denunciation of his character made by an individual to McHenry. Steele announces that he has written to John Adams to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Complaints & Fears Surrounding the Possibility of Not Being Reinforced by Butler
Repeats instructions that the detachment of [several companies of] the 3rd Regiment in Tennessee immediately reinforce him at Massac, along the Ohio River. Complains about the leeway McHenry has …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.Compensation of William Coats, for attesting recruits
Certification that $9.75 is due William Coats for attesting 65 recruits enlisted by Captain Cornelius R. Sedam agreeably to his Certificate from March 3, 1795 to July 17, 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of Nicholas De Finiels, temporary Engineer
Certification that $34.84 is due Nicholas De Finiels, temporary engineer, being the balance of his compensation up to March 18, 1797, the day of his resignation.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of Josiah Fox, Constructor of the frigate building at Norfolk in Virginia
Certification that $190.40 is due Josiah Fox, Navy Constructor of the frigate building at Norfolk in Virginia, being his compensation for January through March 1797.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
