Clements Library: University of Michigan
556 documents
Receipts
Request for receipts for expenses incurred during the suppression of insurrection in western Pennsylvania.
Dayton PapersPropositions for increased defensive measures
Memorandum insisting that a defensive force is necessary to prepare against a united French-Spanish threat, particularly in the southern United States, including marines, dragoons, frigates, and …
James McHenry PapersProperly maintaining coastal garrisons
Inquires on the numbers of troops needed in order to properly defend coastal forts and garrisons in the event of an invasion. McHenry asks what the House plans to do in order to adequately provide …
James McHenry PapersOn the nation's resistance to a large military establishment
Requests the attention of the President and Congress to be directed to - what he considers - much-needed improvements in the military. Notes that this is difficult due to the country's resistance to …
James McHenry PapersObjections to an act to reorganize the Army
McHenry voices the opinion of the Washington administration to a bill in the House of Representatives that would reorganize the U.S. Army. McHenry argues that the bill would not allow the War …
James McHenry PapersNew storekeeper and deputy pay master
Regarding Edward Wright, the new storekeeper and deputy paymaster. McHenry gives Henley permission to keep Mr. Hillis on staff.
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding neutral vessels
Discusses rules of engagement between a neutral vessel and a belligerent power. Questions whether or not a neutral vessel has a right resist - by force - a search of their ship, or if a belligerent …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding neutral vessels
Discusses rules of engagement between a neutral vessel and a belligerent power. Questions whether or not a neutral vessel has a right resist - by force - a search of their ship, or if a belligerent …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding Franco-American relations
Memorandum on Franco-American relations; McHenry concludes that France is in a difficult spot and is unlikely to have the ability to garner a fleet for war against the United States.
James McHenry PapersMemorandum on the construction of a British block house
Memorandum on the construction of a British block house in American territory.
James McHenry PapersLetters given to the President
Enclosed letters to be given to President Adams from Benjamin Hawkins, General Superintendent of Indian Affairs south of the Ohio River.
James McHenry PapersInformation on the construction of the USS Constellation
Encloses a statement on the cash expended for the construction of the Constellation frigate. Sterett also announces, with pleasure, that the unfinished business that Captain Thomas Truxtun left is …
James McHenry PapersGarrison flags at Newport fortifications
Directs two garrison flags to be sent to Captain Elliott, who is preparing to embark for Newport, Rhode Island in order to take command of the fortifications there.
James McHenry PapersFilling the vacancy of deputy pay master and store keeper
Informs the accountant of Edward Wright's appointment to the office of Deputy Pay Master and Store-keeper in Tennessee, with a salary of $600.
James McHenry PapersExaminations for qualifying cadets for service
Memorandum explaining the examination used to qualify and judge candidates for vacancies in the corps of engineers or elsewhere in the military.
James McHenry PapersEvidence of foreign interference to excite Indian hostility
Memorandum containing evidence from the last few months of foreign interference in order to excite Indian hostility against Americans, particularly on the part of the Spanish - in clear of violation …
James McHenry PapersEstimate of dragoon and militia calvary expenses
Encloses estimate of dragoon and militia calvary expenses.
James McHenry PapersEnclosing a memorandum on British block house
Encloses a memorandum on the construction of a British block house in American territory.
James McHenry PapersDutch naval defeat to the British
The U.S. Minister to the Netherlands describes the Dutch naval defeat by the British and the repercussions of Adams' letter to the French, which he says has caused "undisguised resentment in the …
James McHenry PapersDiscussing General Wayne's search of a foreign national
Discusses General Anthony Wayne's search of a foreign national; recommends searching Powers's boat and papers because there is reason to believe that he has been engaged in practices "highly …
James McHenry PapersDirects the inspection of cannon for frigates
Informs Pickering of his instruction to DaCosta to examine the cannon for frigates.
James McHenry PapersDirecting letters from Mississippi
Encloses a list of artillery and military stores, and directs letters from the Mississippi to be carefully forwarded.
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with the French Directory
Expresses concern over the Directory's order that General Pinckney leave Paris.
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with Portugal and Spain
McHenry congratulates Smith - U.S. ambassador to Portugal - for beginning to master the Portuguese language, stressing that fluency is integral to diplomatic relations. With respect to Spain, McHenry …
James McHenry Papers
