James McHenry
5199 documents
Recommends Matthew Hopkins for Employment in the Public Offices
Matthew Hopkins seeks employment in the public offices.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommending a Mediterranean naval force
Recommends a naval force in the Mediterranean and describes the range of Barbary powers.
James McHenry PapersRecommendation of Thomas Lewis
Major General Anthony Wayne recommends Captain Thomas Lewis to Secretary James McHenry for service with Lord Dorchester.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Recommendation of a French appointee in Saint-Domingue
Folger, acting as soon-to-be Consul in Saint-Domingue, recommends a French appointee - Citizen Lamontagne - to aid in the service of commerce between France and the United States.
James McHenry PapersRecommendation for an appointment to Tennessee
Recommendation of Stephen Hillis for a clerk appointment in the Tennessee country.
James McHenry PapersRecommendation for a Building in Which to Store Government Military Stores
Hodgdon recommends building a store for nitre alongside an existing store in Campington rather than continuing to store it in the magazine which belongs to Messrs. Wheelen & Miller.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Recent Injuries from the Creek Indians
Governor Irwin reports on the disquietude felt by his citizens in consequence of the recent injuries from the Creek Indians. Neither the punishment of those responsible for the murder of Indians nor …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 1793-1798.Receiving Supplies
Late Quartermaster Gen. gave Craig letter of credit prior to departing for Head Quarters. Requests instructions on how to obtain cash. Noted contractors made deal with Tench Francis for the purchase …
James Robertson PapersRapacious Nature of the Indians
Sevier discusses his experiences with the tribes on the southwestern frontier. He stresses that though the settlers are not always blameless respecting the confrontations between them and the Indians, …
Timothy Pickering PapersQuestions about Indian Talks and Boundaries
Request information about previous talks with principal chiefs. Questions boundaries in Cumberland.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions about Assigment of Colonel James and the Department of State
Refers to escort for Colonel James when he was sent by the President to Kentucky. Questions appointment of James, working with Simmons, between the State Department and the War Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questioning the Need for Completing the Frigates
Refers to a contract for supplies in Georgia related to the proposed Indian treaty. Since the Treaty with Algiers has been completed, the Act for providing naval armaments may be unnecessary. Perhaps …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Providing Pay for the Workmen
Ames reminds McHenry of the urgency to provide pay for the workmen so that they can support their families. Also a number of contracts for stock have come due so the expenses for March must be …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Protest Against U.S. Encroachment of Territory at Chickasaw Bluffs
Chickasaw delegation continues to protest the U.S. plans to install a garrison at Chickasaw Bluffs after the Spanish garrison is evacuated from that place. Submits documentation that proves U.S. …
John Adams PapersProcuring Materials for Frigates
Specific types of wood mentioned for assembling frigates, request for Mr. Fox to procure goods.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionPreparation for Speech to Congress
Washington refrains from commenting on the enclosure McHenry sent until he can do so in person. He also reminds McHenry that he wants a list of things to mention to Congress in his speech at the …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Premium of John Wilson & Thomas Durnel
Simmons certifies that ten dollars is due John Wilson and Thomas Durnel, being the premium for taking up and lodging in the Philadelphia jail [gaol] James Wright, a deserter from Fort Mifflin where he …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Payment to Samuel Sterett as Naval Constructor
Payment of $500 to Samuel Sterett as naval constructor for United States.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to Lieutenant Peter Shoemaker
Certification of payment of $129.13 to Lieutenant Peter Shoemaker and his men.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Payment to Isaac Craig for Extraordinary Expenses
Requests payment to Isaac Craig $50 for conducting Indians from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
