Rufus King
19 documents
Knox discusses frontier lands and boundaries with King
Letter, discusses ensigncy in regular regiment; discusses state boundaries.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm][Duplicate] Request for Permission to Sell Arms
Request to procure permit to sell arms in Great Britain.
FO 5/21 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Medals for Deserving Indians
Medals to be presented to Indians as gifts to be struck in England due to cost and workmanship. McHenry requested Mr. Trumbull design the engraving for the medals.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionMedals for Indians, Request for a Book, Etc.
The Secretary at War mentions the following to Rufus King: Indians are asking for medals that have been promised to them; discusses the design of the medals; and McHenry asks King to procure a book in …
Misc.MSS.Coll. - Folder: Rufus King, Mm79004324Implementing new dress, regulations, and merit
Secretary McHenry discusses new military dress and regulations.
Rufus King PapersTurning down the position of Inspector General
Politely turns down the United States' offer to make him Inspector General of the Artillery, explaining that he already has too many engagements and obligations. Concludes, however, by stating his …
James McHenry PapersSale of British Goods in Jamaica
Military stores in Jamaica abandoned by British troops, now offered for sale to United States. Enclosed abstract lists articles for sale.
American ManuscriptsLetter from the Secretary at War
The Secretary at War discusses filling vacant offices.
Manuscript RumfordForwarding Plan for English & American Interests Relative to Saint-Domingue [Haiti]
Encloses a plan for the mutual commercial interests and safety of English Caribbean possessions and the southern American states in relation to Saint-Domingue [now Haiti, currently in slave revolt]. …
John Adams PapersDeclines Offer to Lead American Military Academy
Acknowledges receipt of letter and invitation. Expresses humble gratitude. Declines offer based on commitments, but hopes to visit America and pay his respects to the President. [Known previously as …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Count Rumford's proposed visit to the US, etc
Responds to the request from Count Rumford to visit the United States, where he was born, if possible, for the purpose of donating his collection of military materials to an academy. McHenry forwarded …
Rufus King PapersReceipt of Atlas
Describes atlas procured from trader, requests missing maps of Malta and Goza. Discussed end of term in War Office, described cartridge paper, and discussed presidential campaign and election.
American ManuscriptsConcerning shipments of cartridge paper from London
Writes that he does not know if the United States has received its shipments of cartridge paper from London. Adds that this is last day of duties as War Secretary.
James McHenry Papers
