Clements Library: University of Michigan
556 documents
Advice on future payments to workmen for services
Advice on future payments to workmen for services.
James McHenry PapersAct of Congress Authorized Additional Pay of Wayne and De Butts
Attorney General authorized the additional payment of all who hold treaties with Indians and for commissioners who assist. Excerpt from Act attached.
Anthony Wayne PapersAccepting the position of Consul in Saint-Domingue
Folger expresses thanks to McHenry for mentioning him to Pickering as a qualified individual to fill the position of Consul in Saint-Domingue, which he is currently waiting to accept.
James McHenry PapersWhite encroachment on Indian lands
Discusses a petition of white settlers demanding the right to settle on Indian lands.
James McHenry PapersSurgeon for the USS Constitution
Discusses the appointment of a surgeon for the USS Constitution, along with Mr. Oliver's recommendation of Mr. Yates for Aux Cayes.
James McHenry PapersSupplement to the militia law
McHenry agrees with Howard's opinion that a defect in militia law must be reformed, but McHenry insists that at this point in the Congressional session, it is best to postpone the subject until later.
James McHenry PapersSummary of intelligence gathered on a British post
Informs the Secretary of State of the erection of a British post on American lands; requests that the evacuation of the post by the British appear voluntary and not done through diplomatic means.
James McHenry PapersRequest for swords and pistols to Pittsburgh
Keeper of Military Stores John Harris is asked to send 63 horsemen's swords and 63 pairs of pistols to Capt. Van Rensselaer in Pittsburgh in addition to the calvary equipment ordered the day prior.
James McHenry PapersRegarding vouchers for secret service
Regarding vouchers for secret services; addresses money paid to Mr. Fowler for fraudulent pretensions to service as a spy.
James McHenry PapersRegarding the Spanish presence at Chickasaw Bluff
Regarding the Spanish presence at Chickasaw Bluff - located in Tennessee - and Spanish intentions to reoccupy a post in clear violation of Pinckney's Treaty, which placed the Chickasaws under U.S. …
James McHenry PapersRegarding the care of British deserters
Request for the Attorney General's opinion on how to handle the care of three British deserters under Vice Admiral Vanderput. McHenry raises the question of sovereignty and weighs the various …
James McHenry PapersRegarding the appointment a chief clerk
Ensures Nathan Jones - an employee in the War Department - that the appointment of Samuel Lewis to replace the recently resigned John Stagg as Chief Clerk was in no way meant to be an insult to Jones' …
James McHenry PapersRegarding Spanish-Indian relations on the frontier
Memorandum of Indian information from William Claiborne. Discusses Cherokee settlement and an Indian delegation to the Spanish. The Spanish allegedly sought to place the southern tribes under Spanish …
James McHenry PapersRegarding proof of payroll fraud
Directs for proof of payroll fraud by Captain James Gillespie. McHenry announces that he will procure a qualified person to fill the place of Deputy Paymaster and Storekeeper.
James McHenry PapersRegarding heavy anchors for the USS Constellation
Directs correspondence regarding heavy anchors for the USS Constellation in Baltimore, to be transported the moment they are ready (if not yet completed, instructed to order one from Portsmouth).
James McHenry PapersRegarding extra expenses for USS Constellation
Regarding extra expenses for the frigate USS Constellation in Baltimore.
James McHenry PapersRegarding contemporary politics in Congress
Discusses financial matters; alludes to partisanship in Congress and "enemies to the President."
James McHenry PapersRegarding cannon and military stores
Discusses the exchange of cannon and directs military stores to Michilimackinac and Pittsburgh. McHenry also wishes to know if clothing for troops stationed in Tennessee has been forwarded.
James McHenry PapersRegarding an insurrection involving Spanish troops
Updates Pickering on his fever and mentions an insurrection involving Spanish troops. McHenry hopes for the expulsion of the Spanish from posts in U.S. territory.
James McHenry PapersRegarding a Spanish Spy
Describes evidence of a Spanish spy or agent and discusses the possibility of a Spanish alliance with Indians against the United States.
James McHenry PapersRegarding a French spy
Informs McHenry of evidence of a French spy, working to round up a force of Creek Indians on the frontier.
James McHenry PapersRecruits for the western frontier
Directs Henry Glenn to join Philip Schuyler in taking charge of a party of recruits for the western frontier.
James McHenry PapersRecommendation of ambassador for French mission
Discusses mission to France, recommending Pinckney as ambassador. Discusses possible opposition in the House of Representatives.
James McHenry Papers
