James McHenry
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Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Letter, discusses grist mill & meeting house for Oneidas; informs re Spanish relations with Indians.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionCaptain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Letter, mentions annuity goods; informs re Indian treaty request to sell land.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionCaptain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Chapin informs Secretary at War of the intentions of Captains Brant and Abel. Brant and Abel are travelling to Philadelphia to see McHenry.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionBrig. Gen. Wilkinson's charges
Notification to McHenry that Brigadier General Wilkinson is charged with a debt to the Department with copies of the correspondence in the matter. Mentions money expended for "secret services."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Bounty for George Hackett, for apprehending deserters from the Army of the US
Certification that $20 is due George Hackett for apprehending two deserters from the Army of the US.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Blankets for Chickasaws and Location of Post
Mentioned blankets on hand and their possible use in supplements the allotment of goods supplied to the Chickasaws. Noted moth infestation as probable if the blankets were not moved quickly. Noted …
James Robertson PapersBills of Exchange for the Pay of the Army
Bills of exchange in the sum of $2500 have been drawn payable to Dr. Charles Brown on account of the pay of the Army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills for Five Hundred Dollars
Bills for five hundred dollars are enclosed for which receipts are requested.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange to Dr. John E. Coffin
McClellan requests that McHenry pay his Bill of Exchange for $95 to Dr. John E. Coffin or order the same sum for value received.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Balance Due Joseph Hackney, soldier in the late Captain Bradford's Company 1st US Regiment
Certification that $40 is due Joseph Hackney , late a soldier in the late Captain Bradford's Company 1st US Regiment, being the balance due him per Abstract C No. 339.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Attention Needed for Sloop Detroit & Provisioning of Garrisons
Promises to attend to the U.S. sloop Detroit, as she will be needed for the service of the citizens of Detroit and Michilimackinac, as well as the provisioning of various posts.
John Wilkins PapersAssessments of the Character of Rivardi, Rochefontaine, and Tousard
Pickering shares his confidential opinions of several officers, including Major Rivardi, Colonel Rochefontaine, and Major Tousard.
Robert Oliver PapersAscendency of French Principles and Democracy
Instructions for future correspondence. Refers to appointment offered to his son by Mr. King. Mentions upcoming state legislative elections that perhaps mean that French principles and democracy …
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.Articles to Capt.Francis Bright
Wolcott requests that the following articles be delivered to Capt. Francis Bright, commander of the revenue cutter being built for the Virginia Station: 25 tons of iron ballast and five four-pounder …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Articles Sent to Le Boeuf Lost on Sunken Ship
Whiskey on hand to be returned. Copy of invoice of sundry articles sent to Le Boeuf sent to Hodgdon. Articles were on board a ship traveling up the Allegheny River which sunk, all articles lost.
James Robertson PapersArrangements for Treaty Negotiations
Morris notifies McHenry that arrangements must be made immediately for the treaty negotiations with the Indians on August 20.
Papers of Robert Morris, Mm78033605.Arrangement of Salaries in the War Department, Etc.
Although the law authorizes specific amounts for the compensation of clerks in the War Department for the year 1797, it is Wolcott's opinion that the Secretary of War may establish the pay of any of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Approves Nomination of Uncle James
Approves of presidential decision to nominate his uncle James.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Approval of Correspondence with Wilkinson
John Adams approves James McHenry's correspondence to General Wilkinson.
Manuscript TicknorAppropriations for the MIlitary Establishment 1796
Wolcott offers a summary of the appropriations for the military for 1796 and the views of the Treasury Department on military appropriations in general.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Appointment of an interpreter to the Choctaw Indians
Provides information on the name and qualifications of John Pitchlynn, appointed by Hawkins as interpreter to the Choctaws
#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers
