James McHenry
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Letter & Enclosures Received
Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of McHenry's letter and enclosures which will be delivered immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Legal Appointment to Rank
Lee has reviewed congressional documents and is of the opinion that only a Captain or Subaltern of the line can be appointed a Brigade Major or Inspector. Those offices can, however, be held …
Henry Knox Papers.Knox Declines Appointment to Major General
Knox refuses his commission, based on his being ranked below both Alexander Hamilton and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, his "juniors." States that since this is his decision, he will not travel to …
John Adams PapersKeep the Militia of Georgia in that State
Jackson objects to the President's calling into service the Militia of Georgia because such an action would leave that State and its citizens unnecessarily vulnerable to invasion. Since ordering …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.James Carey's Account
Letter, discusses money advanced James Carey.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Payment of Indian and Accommodations for Troops
Enclosed letter delivered by Wyandot Indian yesterday with letter from Isaac Williams of Sandusky directing payment of Indian. Quartermaster General will not admit the charge, so Craig requests …
James Robertson PapersInstructions for Money
Instructions with money. Refers to books purchased by Wolcott for him. Refers to LeRoy Bay and the notary for stock.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Inspectorship of Artillery, Etc.
Hamilton provides an enthusiastic recommendation of Lewis Tousard for the position of Inspector of Artillery.
Alexander Hamilton PapersInquiry on Letters
Follow up on letters enclosed to McHenry. One of which was responding to Mr. John Parker, who offered to compile all the journals of Congress from its "dawn until the present day."
George & Katherine Davis CollectionInformation about Secretary of the Navy
Discusses proper interaction with the Secretary of the Navy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Indian Affairs in the Country near Natchez
Captain Guion declares that the Indians still appear pacific though constantly urged to the contrary by the Spanish. Many of the principal men [chiefs] have visited Natchez and declared their friendly …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Importance of Mr.Mackey Going Forward
Given the importance of Mr. Mackey going forward, it is crucial that he be given his instructions immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.I Will Not Hold the Position on the Plan Proposed
Hamilton assures McHenry that he will not hold the commission on the proposed plan and will say so when given the opportunity.
Alexander Hamilton PapersHolding Officers Accountable
Simmons expresses concern about the settlement of the accounts of officers who have left the service or have settled their accounts and obtained full credit for their subsistence and forage without …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hard Weather Flags & Powder
Capt. Elliott requests two hard weather flags and a further supply of powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Half the Stationery Will Be Sufficient
Hodgdon stresses that half the requested supply of stationery will be sufficient for the post at Knoxville.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.George Salmon on Maryland's Congressional Elections of 1798
George Salmon surveys the impending Congressional elections of 1798 in Maryland for James McHenry. Salmon notes that "party spirit rages every where and with great violence." He also says that …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647General Stores Wanting for Vessels on the Lakes
The Quartermaster General has requested an estimate of the stores needed for the vessels on the lakes so it is enclosed for McHenry's order.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.General statement of naval expenditures
Transmits a general statement of naval expenditures through the end of 1797, along with several abstracts exhibiting the names of agents to whom expenditures made.
Miscellaneous Printed Records, 1774-1830. (RG93)General Huntington Is Displeased, Etc.
Hamilton notifies McHenry of the displeasure of General Huntington at not receiving notice of his appointment and he expresses alarm and suspicion regarding the lack of information on nominations.
Alexander Hamilton PapersGarrison Flags
Letter, asks for materials for Garrison flags.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
