Clements Library: University of Michigan
556 documents
Delivery of musket powder for proving gun barrells
Asks storekeeper John Harris to deliver one quarter cask of musket powder to John Nicholson - inspector of arms - for proving gun barrels.
James McHenry PapersDelivery of blankets to troops stationed in New York
Directs storekeeper John Harris to deliver twenty blankets to Samuel Hodgdon to be forwarded to Captain Frye of Governor's Island, New York. McHenry writes that the troops stationed there are in …
James McHenry PapersDelivery of annuities to the Chickasaw Nation
Requests the delivery of annuities to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to the Chickasaw Nation.
James McHenry PapersDebate regarding the military establishment and western frontier
McHenry acknowledges a significant debate in the House over whether a proposed addition to the military establishment be necessary. McHenry stands by his position that not only should the military …
James McHenry PapersCopy - Documentation of Approval for DeButts Pay as Secretary for Wayne
Nathan Sufborough clerk - copies of documents regarding the approval of DeButts pay at Secretary under Anthony Wayne.
Anthony Wayne PapersConcerning the spread of fever in Philadelphia
McHenry asks Benjamin Rush, a physician, for his advice on whether or not he should remove the War Office from the city of Philadelphia, which was suffering from the spread of fever.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the preparation of Indian annuities
McHenry's response to Harris's request for early attention to be given to packing up the goods necessary for Indian annuities in the present year. McHenry encloses a statement of the sums due, noting …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Creek delegation
Discusses Creek delegation to the federal government and discloses five hundred dollars to be delivered to disperse to any chiefs who did not attend and may feel jealous that those who attended …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the conduct of armed convoys
McHenry asks the Attorney General about the proper conduct for armed convoys in protecting American merchants against searches by ships of war of belligerent powers.
James McHenry PapersConcerning Spanish-American relations on the frontier
McKee writes from Mobile, informing McHenry that he is temporarily being held prisoner by the Spanish governor of Louisiana, Gayoso, and that he expects to set off to New Orleans the following day. …
James McHenry PapersConcerning impressment and Franco-American relations
Discusses impressment and Franco-American relations with the U.S. Minister to the Netherlands. Alludes to a general apathy in the House of Representatives on the issue. Concludes with a brief note on …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Franco-American relations and upcoming negotiations
Discusses eroding Franco-American relations and attacks the opposition party in Congress who he believes are working for the benefit of the French Directory, arguing that it strengthens France's …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Franco-American relations and the ambassador to France
McHenry considers the possibility that French colonists in the West Indies will begin demanding from their mother country that freer and more liberal trade with the United States be allowed. McHenry …
James McHenry PapersConcerning financial issues in the War Department
Extract of a letter written to the War Department accountant explaining the War Secretary's power to determine the rules of compensation and allowance for service where no rule has been established by …
James McHenry PapersConcerning financial issues and troop payments
Regarding a requisition on the Treasury for $20,000 for Major Freeman. McHenry also discusses pay for the troops at Norfolk.
James McHenry PapersConcerning expenditures for secret services
Discusses expenditures for secret services.
James McHenry PapersConcerning dragoons and presidential powers
Requests the opinion of the Attorney General on executive powers to prevent the arrangement of dragoons into infantry, according to a bill passed in May 1796 in Congress. McHenry concludes by stating …
James McHenry PapersConcerning dragoon companies and the superiority of regulars over militia in Indian country
McHenry argues for the absolute necessity of dragoons on the Indian frontier, contending that regulars are superior to militia in this regard. McHenry calls the military establishment "deficient" and …
James McHenry PapersConcerning a published letter in the newspaper
McHenry comments on a letter written by Pickering that found itself published in a newspaper. Also encloses a packet that he requests be sent to the President.
James McHenry PapersConcerning a possible forgery by the Northwest Indians
McHenry writes of a conference that General Wilkinson held with the Northwest Indians where they produced a document claiming it was an original counterpart to the Treaty of Greenville, but believes …
James McHenry PapersChief Clerk of the War Department
Informs McHenry of the resignation of Chief Clerk John Stagg and requests to fill his vacancy.
James McHenry PapersChickasaw chief's response to white encroachment
Transcribes a discussion between a Chickasaw chief and American. The chief insists that his people are aware that whites will stop at nothing to take their lands and reminds the American that they …
James McHenry PapersCertificate of monies for the Indian frontier
McHenry certifies that he has received $1320 to be applied for the promotion of United States' interests on the Indian frontier
James McHenry PapersArms and uniforms to the 3rd Regiment
Directs arms, uniforms, and a drum and fife to the 3rd Regiment of Ensign Samuel Parmele.
James McHenry Papers
