James McHenry
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Status of Capt. McRea
Before Simmons can report on the arrearages of pay due the recruits at Wilmington North Carolina under the command of Capt. Griffith McRea, he needs to know whether Capt. McRea is still in service or …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stationery Wanted at Pittsburgh, Etc.
Enclosed is a return for stationery wanted at Pittsburgh and another for articles wanted in the public store.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement of the sale of public horses
Lieutenant Colonel Butler observes that by a law a regiment is to consist of ten companies, and assumes that the Senior Lieutenants now in his regiment will receive the command of those companies, …
James McHenry PapersStatement of the Money that Has Passed through My Hands
Hodgdon transmits a statement of the money that has passed through his hands from the time of his appointment until the last day of 1797. If there is peace the transportation expenditures will be …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement of Ordnance at Various Locations
List of ordnance belonging to the United States at forts and major cities.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Spanish Have Evacuated Their Posts, Etc.
Among other matters, Captain Guion announces that the Spanish troops have evacuated their posts at Walnut Hills and Natchez. The buildings and posts were left in the same state as when they were …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Small Repairs of Musketry Contiguous to Cities
Hodgdon believes that in times of peace small repairs to musketry at posts contiguous to cities should be made by private workmen. The wear on the muskets and cost of transportation to military …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sketch of Clothing for the Troops
Enclosed is an estimate of the supplies wanted at Springfield as well as a sketch of the clothing needed by troops called to the field.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Size of Military to be Raised
Detailed description of military forces to be raised. Amount of troops from each state relative to population.
George & Katherine Davis CollectionSix Pounder Guns for the Use of the Revenue Cutter
Hodgdon discusses six-pounder iron replacement guns for the use of the revenue cutter.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Six Pounder Cannon at Newport vs.Twelve Pounders at Baltimore
Hodgdon recommends that the United States not pursue the six pounder cannon located at Newport, Delaware because he doubts the quality of their construction. However, the twelve pounders at Baltimore …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Shot & Shells of All Sizes
Hodgdon notes that shot and shells of all sizes and in any quantity can be found in the vicinity of Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling the Relative Rank of the Three Major Generals
General Washington has agreed to accept his commission as Commander in Chief so long as Alexander Hamilton is appointed Inspector General and Charles C. Pinckney and Henry Knox appointed as the other …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Settling Mr. Holt's Account
Hodgdon requests a warrant in [Thomas] Holt' s favor so that his drafts can be met.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling Lt. Hyde's Accounts
Simmons informs McHenry that since 1st Regiment Paymaster Lt. Charles Hyde is in Philadelphia, he should be brought in to settle his long-standing accounts which are of great magnitude.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seeks to Replace Position
Requests payment for Joseph Clay. Clay has been recommended in place of Mr. McWallace. Several have declined the offer.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Seeks Information about Galleys for New York and Rhode Island
Reports on 3 galleys of the 10 authorized by law. Seeks information about whether the galleys will be used in Rhode Island or New York, and how many in each location.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSeeks Harmony among US Relations
Reports health of family, details of journey to France with a high probability of combat. Speaks of harmony between the two nations. Mentions systems of operations and friends of the US.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Commission for Mr. King for France
Seeks commission for Mr. King, who recently agreed to take Mr. Dandridge for his secretary. Briefly mentions diplomatic efforts with France. Requests that he be firm and persuasive.
James McHenry PapersSeeks Assistance for Sick Sailors
Reports leaving sick sailors at various ports. Doctors have been employed at great expense. Seeks assistance with arrangements for troops and surgeons to be stationed.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSeeks Affidavits about the Indian Nation in Georgia
Encloses letter from Major Freeman according to instruction from Col. Hawkins. Seeks affidavits from people concerned with the Indian Nation.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
