James McHenry
5199 documents

Money Due Boggs
09/25/1798 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that Henley received money from Stoddert and drew up a bill in favor of Boggs.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Misc. Supplies & Accounts
08/29/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs McHenry of a number of supply and account concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Military Stores for Garrison
09/20/1798 Recipient's Letterbook CopyDaniel Jackson informs McHenry that the convicts are being removed from the fortress at Castle Island in preparation for the arrival of US troops. He asks whether he can use the whole of the military …
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Mentions Young Relative George Izard
12/22/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMentions his young relation, George Izard.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Medicine Purchased for the Army
11/23/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses the medicine purchased by the late Dr. Watrous. Hodgdon wants to arrange for this medicine to be made available to the army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Maryland's Claim relative to Military Stores Delivered to its Militia
07/05/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon discusses the claim of Maryland relative to military stores delivered to its militia during the expedition against the western insurgents. Further documentation is needed to support the claim.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Malignant and Ambitious Desires
01/22/1798 Autograph Draft Letter SignedGovernor Sevier warns of the malignant and ambitious desires of France.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Making Good on the Lost Post Notes
06/01/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgon informs McHenry of the progress being made on having the Bank make good on the post notes that were lost due to the failure of the Post Office.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
12/21/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs the Secretary at War that he was unable to clothe or pay Captain Miller's troops without appropriate orders.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
12/14/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs the Secretary at War that Captain Miller's troops are preparing to embark for Fort Washington and that water levels on the Ohio remain too low to ship stores.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
12/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs the Secretary at War of Captain Miller's intent to establish winter quarters at Fort Pitt in violation of general orders.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
11/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs the Secretary at War of monies received from the Inspector of the Revenue, John Neville.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
11/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig sends a return of ordinance, hospital and quartermaster stores to the Secretary at War.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
08/17/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards to the Secretary at War status reports from Fort Franklin, Fort Leboef, and Presque Isle. Craig also informs the Secretary that water levels remain too low to launch the recently …
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
07/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the construction of public buildings, wharfs, and ships with the Secretary at War. Craig also encloses a general return of stores.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
07/13/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the construction of a third galley with the Secretary at War.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
02/16/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig reports the arrival of two iron 24 pound cannon at Fort Pitt.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
01/26/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig sends this letter to explain the general return of ordinance and quartermaster stores that is sent to the Secretary at War.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
01/12/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig discusses the difficulty and effects of winter boat travel with the Secretary at War.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
01/05/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig requests intructions from the Secretary at War regarding the shipment of howitzers and shells.
Isaac Craig Papers
Maintaints Defensive Action with France; Interaction of Martin and Peckin
08/24/1798 Autograph LetterRefers to an earlier request for a copy of the American Encyclopedia. Refers to judicious determination to maintain defensive position with regards to France. Fears threat of a civil war which would …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Maintains Relationship and Esteem
07/22/1798 Autograph Letter SignedExplains slight delay in return to Philadelphia. Appreciates his service and seeks to promote it.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Location of the Third Arsenal
08/29/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses at length proposals for the location of the third arsenal and magazine which will be added to the ones already at Springfield and Potomac.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Loan of cannon for frigate Constitution
06/11/1798 Extract of LetterLetter, informs loan of light cannon for Frigate Constitution.
Newport Historical Society Papers- No image
List of Observations on Current Political and Economic Situation
1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAversion to war held by most U.S. citizens, nothing to be gained from war with France. If negotiations fail, Hamilton advised that sloops of war and troops be prepared and authority be given to …
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