James McHenry
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List of Articles to be Purchased
06/22/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon encloses a list of articles sent to Pittsburgh which should be purchased for the public stores.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Light Cannon for the Frigate "Constitution," Etc.
06/07/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterJackson discusses light cannon for the Frigate Constitution and Naval policy.
Newport Historical Society Papers
Letters of Recommendation Enclosed
09/05/1798Adams forwards letters of recommendation for commissions in the Army.
Stephen Raphel Papers
Letter to the Secretary at War on expeditures of Naval appropriations
05/20/1798 LetterbookTruxtun discusses frigate construction with McHenry. He anticipated that the costs of the three frigates would be immense. Notes that he advised against building of naval armament to the southward of …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to the Secretary at War on establishment of Indian trading houses on Mississippi to counter France and Spain aims in region
11/11/1798 LetterbookMcKee informs the Secretary at War that the prompt establishment of Indian trading houses on the Mississippi will prohibit French and Spanish agents from opposing the aims of the U.S. Government in …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to the Secretary at War
07/31/1798 LetterbookIn this letter George Salmon conveys to the Secretary at War the public reaction to a dinner given on behalf of Colonel Howard. Those not invited to the dinner have taken offense.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to the Secretary at War
06/09/1798 LetterbookIn this letter George Salmon asks the Secretary at War to give special consideration to promoting his son, Ensign George Salmon.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to the Secretary at War
05/16/1798 LetterbookMcKee expresses his desire for a military appointment to the Secretary at War.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to the Secretary at War
01/29/1798 LetterbookIn making explanation of the delay in completing the construction of the frigate in Baltimore, David Stodder refers the Secretary at War to his letter of 20 April 1797.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/11/1798 LetterbookHagner discusses the claims of Capt. McClary with the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/10/1798 LetterbookHagner asks the Secretary at War for an advance notice of any decision to evacuate the city due to fever. Hagner informs McHenry that the men with families will need the extra time to obtain lodging.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/09/1798 LetterbookHagner discusses the claims of Capt. Andrew McClary with the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
07/30/1798 LetterbookSimmons discusses the pay received by clerks in the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
07/26/1798 LetterbookSimmons requests leave from the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
07/05/1798 LetterbookSimmons discusses the compensation due to Mr. Gale
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
07/05/1798 LetterbookSimmons discusses with the Secretary at War the issue of funding for an additional clerk in the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
07/03/1798 LetterbookSimmons discusses the payment of Capt. Edward Miller's recruits with the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
07/02/1798 LetterbookSimmons discusses with the Secretary at War the compensation to be allotted to Mr. Gale.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
06/30/1798 LetterbookSimmons provides the Secretary at War an abstract of the costs associated with the his office staff.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
06/28/1798 LetterbookSimmons discusses with the Secretary at War pay entitlements of officers acting as paymasters.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
06/02/1798 LetterbookSimmons inquires to the Secretary at War regarding the status of Capt. Griffith McRee.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
05/23/1798 LetterbookSimmons informs the Secretary at War that the accounts of Capt. Thomas Lewis are delinquent.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
05/10/1798 LetterbookSimmons asks the Secretary at War to consider the compensation to be paid to George Gale.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
05/04/1798 LetterbookSimmons seeks verification from the Secretary at War of Lt. Tripplett's authority to muster and recruit Marines in Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
