James McHenry
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Request for loan of cannon to be sent to Norfolk Virginia for the brig ready of sea
The Navy Department requests the loan of nine 6 pound cannon from the War Department. These cannon are to be sent to Norfolk and then returned within a month.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Estimate of Disease in Philadelphia, for the Safety of Congress
Adams' annual request for McHenry to weigh the level of disease in Philadelphia against the safety of Congress, which will shortly be convening its next session there.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Request for Document
Request to transmit book left by Mr. Smith with McHenry with the title on the back,"Negotiations," but inside is, "Introduction to Public Law of Europe founded on Treaties."
James McHenry PapersRequest for Brass Six-Pounder Cannon
Letter, asks for cannon; asks for brass six pounders.
Letter From the GovernorsRequest for Acceptance of Militiamen into Federal Service, & Commissioning of Officers
Encloses a letter [not included] from the commander of a militia company, under the name "Newbury Port Federal Volunteers," offering its services to the government. Adams asks McHenry to send them an …
John Adams PapersRepresentative Hindman writes to the Secretary at War
In this letter William Hindman, Congressman from Maryland, makes recommendations for military commissions to the Secretary at War. Hindman states that Federalist political credentials are essential …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Reports Treaty Negotiations; European Attitudes toward America
Apologizes for not writing earlier. Discusses the status of treaty negotiations. Mentions his state of health. Speaks of attitude toward America and attitudes of individual cabinet members precluding …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Reports Poor Conduct of Col. Howard
Reports disappointing conduct of Colonel Howard, although the newspaper reports will probably not affect his congressional election.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Indian Affair; Seeks to Provide Supplies for Indian Agents with Creek Nation
Responds to Col. Hawkins's request about information of the unfortunate affair with Indians on December 22. Forwards a transcript of Hawkins's diary, which he hopes will reveal the destination of the …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Reports Activity of Provisional Army in Pennsylvania and Delaware
Speaks of [illegible name] who serves the government, particularly in South Carolina, with an appointment in the provisional army. Left Philadelphia to discuss matters with generals in the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Report on the conduct of Lieutenant Smith
Reports that Lieutenant Campbell Smith for "villainous conduct and mutinous disposition" for declaring the Secretary of War and other officers of state to be a "set of damned eternal rascals" in his …
James McHenry PapersReport of the Secretary of the Treasury stating revenue and expenditures
Tobias Lear, George Washington's personal secretary, transmits to James McHenry a report of the Secretary of the Treasury stating the revenue and expenditures of the nation. Lear also reports that …
James McHenry PapersReport of payments to Barclay McGhee on account of contract of James OHara
McGhee receives a second set of bills payable to him on order $1000 on account of contract with James O'Hara.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report from George Salmon to James McHenry on Maryland's Congressional Elections of 1798
Salmon discusses the Maryland Congressional elections of 1798 with James McHenry. Smith's interest among mechanics and militia will surmount all opposition. All merchants and people of fortune made …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Report from Colonel Stevens
Col. Stevens reports use of money for purchases and expresses fears and concerns.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reporrts Activities after McHenry's Departure
Reports activities while McHenry has been gone, including the receipt of correspondence and a request from the President. Announces arrival of a vessel.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Replacing Young Lawrence with Young Harrison
Since Mr. Lawrence has expressed his regret at the nomination of his son, perhaps young Harrison, the son of the District Attorney, could be nominated in his stead.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
