Clements Library: University of Michigan
556 documents
Questions on reducing military forces
McHenry argues for the necessity of a strong military force to counteract the force maintained by Great Britain and Spain on the northern and southern boundaries of the United States. McHenry advises …
James McHenry PapersProofreading War Department instructions
McHenry asks Secretary of the Treasury Wolcott to proofread the enclosed instructions, most likely dealing with the construction of a frigate for the Dey of Algiers.
James McHenry PapersOfficers appointed to build and equip frigates
List of officers appointed by the War Department to build and equip frigates at New York, Norfolk, and Portsmouth.
James McHenry PapersObservations regarding the Saint Croix River boundary dispute
Memo regarding the St. Croix dispute between the British and United States over the northeastern boundary line, said by the Jay Treaty to be resolved through arbitration. McHenry urges that the third …
James McHenry PapersNotification of Receipt of Bills
Bills drawn on Wilkins to be accepted and paid upon receipt of documents.
Anthony Wayne PapersMilitia aggression in Indian country
McHenry advises that regular troops replace militiamen in frontier defense because it would offer more consistency to military operations and would "lessen that thirst for Indian land and plunder …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum on the private purchase of a large quantity of swords
McHenry makes a memo on information he received from Col. Mentges on a man from Savannah named Cox or Cooke who purchased $1,200 in horsemen's swords.
James McHenry PapersMemorandum on Indians and military affairs
Memorandum discussing treaty with Indians; recruiting service; army pay and ration, and other military matters.
James McHenry PapersMemo: Washingtons Resignation from Office
Memo stating President Washington would resign in March of 1797 and would shortly notify the people.
Anthony Wayne PapersMemo regarding contractor shipments
Directs procedures for contractors' provisions.
James McHenry PapersLand speculation and the western frontier
Dillon describes Tennessee and other western lands, while promoting land speculation and the surefire profits that come with speculating. Dillon mentions peace with Indians, but alludes to White …
James McHenry PapersIntroducing a French gentleman to the U.S. Minister to France
McHenry informs Monroe - who is currently serving as the U.S. Minister to France - of a French gentleman who wishes to pay him a visit in Paris.
James McHenry PapersIntelligence report on Chief Red Pole and the Chickasaws
Intelligence report on Chief Red Pole and Chickasaws.
James McHenry PapersInformation requested on the frigate promised to the Dey of Algiers
McHenry requests from Pickering information on the frigate promised to the Dey of Algiers, including its dimensions, weight of metal, and number of guns, so that McHenry may begin preparatory steps in …
James McHenry PapersIndian affairs and treaties
General Superintendent of Indian Affairs Benjamin Hawkins describes the Treaty of New York of 1790, the Creek Nation, Indian boundaries, and murders on the frontier.
James McHenry PapersIllegal capture of American vessels by the British
Addresses complaints from American merchants on the illegal capture of vessels by Great Britain, in violation of the Jay Treaty. McHenry insists that the only solution right now is to have Congress …
James McHenry PapersFrench movements on the frontier and acquisition of Louisiana Territory from Spain
Describes movements of French agents on the frontier and their relation with Indians. Pasteur reports that James Johnson has said that the United States has "very few friends" in that region. Pasteur …
James McHenry PapersFrench movements on the frontier
Concerning French movements on the frontier and their relations with Indians.
James McHenry PapersFrench correspondence with McHenry
Letter, written in French, from Grandprey to McHenry. Grandprey desires to meet up with James Monroe - U.S. Minister to France - while he's in Paris for business.
James McHenry PapersEstimate of guns and military stores for a small frigate
Provides an estimate of the price of ordnance and military stores; lists pay of naval officers and crew; discusses equipping Frigate.
James McHenry PapersEnclosed letter from a Frenchman to Governor Blount on the Jay Treaty
McHenry encloses a letter written by a Frenchman who held a commission under the state of North Carolina during the Revolutionary War. The letter, addressed to Governor William Blount of the Southwest …
James McHenry PapersEnclosed Approval of Attorney General for Compensation
Simmons notified Wayne that his request for compensation was approved by the Attorney General, approval attached.
Anthony Wayne PapersEnclosed Accounts Current with Request for Information on Supplying Troops
Accounts current enclosed, Simmons requested to be notified if troops need to be supplied.
Anthony Wayne PapersDiscusses troops for frontier protection
Discusses troops for frontier protection and the potential withdraw of Ellicot from duties.
James McHenry PapersDirecting a lookout for French agents on the frontier
General Wayne directs a lookout for French agents on the frontier and provides a brief update on Indian relations.
James McHenry Papers
