James McHenry
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Duties of the Inspector General, Etc.
Hamilton discusses the functions of the Inspector General, the contributions of General Knox, and his disgust with the policy of withholding emoluments from officers until they are on active service.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDuties of the Accountant and the Superintendent of Military Stores
Steele explains the responsibilities and duties of the Accountant of the War Department and of the Superintendent of Military Stores.
William Irvine PapersDuplicate set of bills in favor of Prather and Smiley
Duplicate set of bills in favor of Prather and Smiley dated at Cincinnati for $3000 on account of pay of Army for 1798.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Duplicate set of bills in favor of Cornelius R Sedam
Duplicate set of bills in favor of Cornelius R Sedam dated at Cincinnati for $700 on account of pay of Army.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Duplicate Receipts
Duplicate receipts are transmitted with the hope that the forms are in the proper order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Documents that Establish the Claim of Maryland
Enclosed are vouchers considered essential to establish the claim of Maryland against the United States for arms lost in the campaign against the insurgents in the Fall of 1794.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Distribution of Fuel at West Point
Rodrique announces that he he has closed the account of fuel distributed at West Point during the last six months and enclosed the related vouchers.
Philip Rodriguez PapersDistressed Proprietors Haunting Me Continually
Hodgdon entreats McHenry to help him settle the accounts of those proprietors who are constantly pressing him for payments.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Dispute between Washington and Adams
Washington appealed to McHenry for a resolution of conflict between Adams and Washington. Suggests the public must decide who is right. Mentioned letter McHenry still owes Washington. Cited in …
George & Katherine Davis CollectionDiscussion of Spanish Evacuation of Natchez and Burning of Walnut Hills Works
Constant Freeman reports that Capt. Guion at Natchez has encountered trouble in convincing the Spanish to surrender their works, mentions that he has convinced the Spanish governor to not report on …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionDiscussion of Officer Appointments
Discusses the appointment of a man suggested by General Hamilton as a candidate for Inspector of Artillery. Adams also comments on the nomination of a Major Brooks to an officer's post in the army, …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Market Prices
Addresses concerns of market and costs. Mentions the French Revolution.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Diplomatic Events and People
Refers to other governments. Mentions dreadful winter and interactions with different people.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Chivalry among Troops
Refers to latest bout of yellow fever. Speaks of patriotism and heroism of troops with the discussion of appropriate mottos.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Appointments of Brooks and North
Returns blank commissions. Speaks disparagingly of Major Brooks's appointment. Defers to McHenry and Stoddart to make decision as he considers Brooks a total stranger. Discusses appointment of General …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Store in Indian Territory; Seeks Bookkeeping Assistance for Factory
Encloses correspondence between Colonel Hawkins and Mr. Branham, the present contractor. Branham is permitted to keep a store in Indian territory, although it may cause problems with the Indians and …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Discusses Public Service, Rank of Washington, Knox, and Pinckney
Refers to the public service of Washington, and promises the assistance of a secretary. Compares rank of Knox and Washington.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses International Affairs
Talks about activities and affairs between the Hague and Philadelphia--who works on what and with whom. Mentions diplomatic relations with several different countries.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discontent & Disgust in This Territory
Wilkinson comments on the discontent in the southern territory evidenced by the withdrawal of several notables to the adjoining Spanish Territory. He lists three essentials to the preservation of …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDischarging Fifteen Acceptances
In order to discharge fifteen acceptances on the Quartermaster General's drafts, Hodgdon requests the issue of a draft in his favor, to be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discharging Accepted Bills
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge nineteen accepted bills in the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Direction to Distribute Officer List to Cabinet, for Examination
Directs McHenry to distribute "the schedule" [apparently a list of officer applications] to the department heads [Cabinet] and have them examine it, consulting such persons as necessary to produce …
John Adams PapersDiplomatic relations with Spain
Writes that a ship that he was onboard heading out of Lisbon was fired upon by a Spanish gunboat. Describes travels through Spain and happily reports that the Spanish have surrendered posts in …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with France and Britain
The U.S. Minister to Portugal acknowledges that he has not heard from McHenry as of late due to the raising of the Provisional Army. Tries to reassure McHenry that America will likely not be invaded, …
James McHenry Papers
