James McHenry
5199 documents

Explanation from Mr. Glen
03/31/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon notes that Mr. Glen's explanation is enclosed so a decision will be required from McHenry.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Explains Accounts for Indian Affairs and Factory
03/17/1798 LetterbookRequests payment to Alex Bilslamb, a Philadelphia merchant. Explains account for Indian affairs south of the Ohio River for 1797. Refers to bills drawn by Col. Hawkins for factory business. Discusses …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Expenditures of the Quartermaster's Dept.
04/11/1798 ExtractAbstract by the Accountant's Office of the expenditures of the Quartermaster's Department from 1st January 1791 to 1st January 1797. The average expenditure for that period was $28,562.84.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Expenditures of the Naval Establishment
03/06/1798 Autograph Draft LetterWolcott transmits a general statement of the expenditures of the Naval Establishment through the year 1797. Included are abstracts which show the names of the agents by whom the expenditures are made.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Expedition Against the Insurgents
07/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses the operations of the War Department during the expedition against the insurgents in 1793 when the Secretary of War was absent and Colonel Hamilton was in charge.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Estimates for the Needs of Posts & For Transportation
04/15/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon provides a detailed explanation of his estimates for the posts of Georgia and Tennesseeand for transportation, with the understanding that circumstances may require additions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Estimate Received from Major Langham
04/05/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyMajor Langham's estimate has been received and he has drawn on Hodgdon in favor of Baker & Comiges
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Estimate Presented by Capt. Holt
06/04/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon asks McHenry to assess the propriety of Capt. [Thomas] Holt's account which has been submitted as an account offered for liquidation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Estimate of Stationery for 1798
02/19/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, encloses estimate for stationery.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Estimate of Pay of Discharged Troops of Georgia.
1798 Copy of documentPeriodical estimate of pay that may be due to discharged troops in the state of Georgia up to October 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Estimate of expenditures on account of the armorers employed at Springfield Armory in making public arms
08/02/1798 Document SignedEstimate of expenditures on account of the armorers employed at Springfield Armory in Massachusetts in making public arms. One estimate [illegible] for $788. For digging and stoning a well is $200, …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Estimate of Clothing for an Army of 20,000 Men
05/1798 LetterbookEstimate per item of clothing needed for an army of 20,000 men.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Estimate for Dragoon Accoutrements
03/26/1798 LetterbookEstimate for Dragoon accoutrements for a complete company.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Establishing a Military Post at Palmyra, Tennessee
03/21/1798 Autograph Draft LetterReferring to a letter from Morgan Brown, Collector for the District of Tennessee, Wolcott recommends the establishment of a small military post at Palymyra in Tennessee which is located on the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Equipage to be Forwarded to Pittsburgh
04/19/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Commanding General has ordered the Quartermaster to forward to Pittsburgh a supply of horsemen's tents, common tents, and sheet iron for camp kettles.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Equipage for a Much Greater Number of Men
06/20/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses the additonal amount of equipage that will be needed as a result of Acts and regulations made by Congress.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
ENCLOSURE: Clothing Pattens
07/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAdvises on uniform coats not made to pattern.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Enclosed Warrants
08/22/1798 Autograph Letter SignedPayment of several officers approved.
James T. Mitchell Collection- No image
Enclosed Muster Roll, Report of Sea Traffic Off Southern Coast of U.S.
07/16/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMuster rolls enclosed, those written by new officers contain erroneous charges. No sightings of enemy ships, Truxtun to proceed to the southern coast of Georgia.
Printed Versions 
Enclosed Letter
04/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed correspondence of Col. Hawkins regarding the personal store of Mr. Bi[annant] on Indian territory.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)- No image
Enclosed Extensive List of Appointments with Notes
08/21/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDetailed list of recommendations for promotions within the armed services. Personal notations included by Hamilton and preferences for promotions.
Printed Versions 
Enclosed Are Requested Estimates
03/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed are the estimates which seem to be accurate.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Enclosed Application on Behalf of Colonel Bull
06/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAdvises for appointment of John Bull as superintendent at Harpers Ferry.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Effort to Combine Offices
10/18/1798 Autograph Letter SignedArrangements to combine offices. Refers to friends Pickering and Wolcott.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Edward Price request to pay Alexander Bilsland for year 1797
03/17/1798 Autograph Document SignedPrice requests that Secretary of War make payment of $500 to Alexander Bilsland for his services to Department of Indian Affairs South of Ohio River. In related document, Bisland acknowledges receipt …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)
