James McHenry
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Recommendation of James Burnes to be a Second Lieutenant
Tingey recommends James Burns for an appointment as a Second Lieutenant in the rising navy of the United States. Burns studied physic and surgery and was engaged in that capacity on the ship …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of James Blain
O'Hara recommends James Blain of Carlisle for a Majority [appointment as a Major] in one of the regiments to be raised in the present military establishment. Blain is a man of strict honor and …
The Denny - O'Hara PapersRecommendation of Enoch Hazard
Recommends Doctor Hazard for army service.
Enoch Hazard Papers, Miscellaneous MssRecommendation of Daniel Newman
Mr. Steele has recommended Daniel Newman for an appointment. Wolcott does not know Newman personally but trusts Steele's judgement.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Recommendation of Connecticut Man as Major in Provisional Army
Recommends a young man from Norwich, Connecticut, James Huntington, as a major in the provisional army, citing his good upbringing, education, character, and experience in the local militia. Also …
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Papers, US Government Letters 1778-1809Recommendation of Captain Thomas Robinson
Walker has learned that his brother-in-law, Captain Thomas Robinson, is a candidate for appointment as a commander of one of the vessels to be fitted out for service. Walker is unable to judge …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReceived of William Simmons payment to Silas Dinsmoor as salary as temporary agent to the Cherokee Nation of Indians
Silas Dinsmoor, Temporary Agent to Cherokee Nation acknowledges receipt of $75.00 as salary from William Simmons through James Byers. Byers is authorized to deduct for Dinsmoor necessary articles as …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Readiness for Sea
Captain Truxton discusses his readiness for sea as he awaits the arrival of the "Mayflower" from Philadelphia with the shot.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.Rations Issued December 1796 to May 1797
A list of the number rations issued at carious posts over a six month period, with total number of rations and an additional statement broken down by food item.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Questions of rank in the Provisional Army
Adams weighs in on Knox's complaint of the ranking of Major Generals for the Provisional Army, arguing that Knox should indeed rank next to Washington, with Pinckney and Hamilton below him. Until …
James McHenry PapersQuestions Legality of Land Purchase and Judicial Power of Secretary of War
Refers to correspondence with the Secretary of State and the Honorable David Morgan. Mentions survey of Virginia land and superintendent offices in Louisville in discussion of good land. The Secretary …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions Assignment for Galleys in New York and Rhode Island
Reports that three galleys need to be built. Questions whether those should be assigned to New York and Rhode Island.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToQuartermaster's Accounts
Hodgdon discusses in some detail the Quartermaster's accounts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Quantity Seems Extravagant
Hodgdon admonishes that Col. Henley's request for stationery seems extravagant. He should be supplied with half the amount he requested.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Qualifications of Aides and Secretaries, Etc.
Washington requests a personal secretary. Respecting aides to generals, he stresses that much more is expected of them than attending parades and delivering orders. They should possess the soul of a …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Purchasing Cannon Gunpowder and Musket Gunpowder
Wolcott informs McHenry of the amounts of cannon gun powder he has purchased through the agency of John Delafield and William Kenyon in addition to fine musket gun powder that is now in the magazine …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Purchase of Ten Tons Powder & Delays in the Purchase of Casks
The ten tons of powder have been purchased. Wolcott regrets that McHenry deems it necessary to notify Mr. Fleming if there are delays in the delivery of casks.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Provisions Issued at Posts from Pittsburgh to the Mississippi
Hodgdon transmits an abstract of the provisions issued at all the posts from Pittsburgh to the Mississippi except Niagara and Oswego from which returns have not yet been received.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Proving the Swords at Middleton
Hodgdon believes that Mr. Orr is qualified to go to Middleton to prove the swords made by Mr. Starr but, if he not acceptable, Mr. Annelly can also be recommended.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Protecting the Interests of the General Government
Govenor Sevier assures McHenry that neither Zacharia Coxe nor anyone else would be permitted to make settlements unless permitted to do so by the General Government.
Timothy Pickering PapersProtecting Our Country Against Invaders
The author assures McHenry that his utmost exertions will be extended to supporting and protecting the country against any invader that dares to attack.
Timothy Pickering PapersProposes Himself for the Job
Proposes himself as the right person to fulfill the job.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proposed Canal at Harpers Ferry
Hodgdon believes that the canal at Harpers Ferry should be supplied with water from the Potomac River.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
