Clements Library: University of Michigan
556 documents
Appointment as minister plenipotentiary to the Netherlands
Regarding Murray's appointment as minister plenipotentiary to the Netherlands. McHenry also discusses Franco-American relations and foreign relations.
James McHenry PapersVery Few in the Country Who Favor the French
In addition to recommending Washington Carmichael for a lieutenancy in the Army, Denny assures McHenry that very few in the countryside have regard for the French during the ongoing controversy …
James McHenry PapersSupplies for a detachment marching toward Pittsburgh
Directs the sum of two hundred dollars to Miller for expenses for the detachment under his command to Pittsburgh. Notes that he will also receive supplies in Carlisle.
James McHenry PapersSteuben army regulations
Requests that Steuben army regulations be sent to Ensign George W. Stall.
James McHenry PapersStatement of the sale of public horses
Lieutenant Colonel Butler observes that by a law a regiment is to consist of ten companies, and assumes that the Senior Lieutenants now in his regiment will receive the command of those companies, …
James McHenry PapersStatement of the appropriation for fortifications
Statement of the appropriation for fortifications, provided by the Treasury Department.
James McHenry PapersStatement of commissary stores at Fort Niagara
Statement of commissary stores at Fort Niagara, documenting the amount of beef, flour, soap, candles, whiskey, salt, and vinegar.
James McHenry PapersSpeech to the Northwest Indians on Land Sales
In light of confusion over the validity of past land sales to individual settlers and rent collecting - settlements that were allegedly made when the Indians were drunk - the Adams administration …
Jonathan Cass PapersSeeks Commission for Mr. King for France
Seeks commission for Mr. King, who recently agreed to take Mr. Dandridge for his secretary. Briefly mentions diplomatic efforts with France. Requests that he be firm and persuasive.
James McHenry PapersRules and regulations for the recruiting service
Encloses rules and regulations regarding the recruiting service. Informs Boote that Major Adam Hoops has been appointed to superintend the district at New Brunswick, but will presently reside at a …
James McHenry PapersResponse to Wikinson's complaints
Candidly addresses various complaints made by General James Wilkinson.
James McHenry PapersResponse to an idea from the Treasury Secretary
Thanks the Treasury Secretary for a note that suggested a particular idea (unstated in this letter); confirms that he believes the Secretary's idea to be correct.
James McHenry PapersRequesting information on public opinion
Requesting information on public opinion - particularly from merchants - concerning the foreign policy of the United States, especially in light of hostility from France.
James McHenry PapersRequest for Materials from Military Stores
Francis requests drawing paper and cartridge paper be sent to the military store for the Mississippi. The document is annotated with a note from Samuel Hodgdon.
Anthony Wayne PapersRequest for Document
Request to transmit book left by Mr. Smith with McHenry with the title on the back,"Negotiations," but inside is, "Introduction to Public Law of Europe founded on Treaties."
James McHenry PapersReport on the conduct of Lieutenant Smith
Reports that Lieutenant Campbell Smith for "villainous conduct and mutinous disposition" for declaring the Secretary of War and other officers of state to be a "set of damned eternal rascals" in his …
James McHenry PapersRelocating the USS United States
Asks the commanding officer on board the USS United States to relocate the frigate so it will no longer block traffic of merchant vessels.
James McHenry PapersRegarding passports held by state governors
Informs Colonel Butler that no passports from state governors shall divert him from resisting the invasion of Indian lands by those bodies. McHenry insists that if they actually hold a passport, it …
James McHenry PapersQuestions submitted to the Secretaries of the Departments
McHenry lists thirteen of his letters to and from other cabinet officers, the President, and General Washington and then asks five questions regarding the commissions and relative rank of the three …
James McHenry PapersQuestions of rank in the Provisional Army
Adams weighs in on Knox's complaint of the ranking of Major Generals for the Provisional Army, arguing that Knox should indeed rank next to Washington, with Pinckney and Hamilton below him. Until …
James McHenry PapersQuestions of military strategy for the Attorney General
Submits questions to the attorney general for consideration. In the event that an officer commanding American troops on the Mississippi receive word that French troops were ascending under a Spanish …
James McHenry PapersProceeding of the court martial upon Ensign Parmele
Encloses the proceedings of the court martial from Ensign Parmele.
James McHenry PapersPrivate correspondence with Washington
Private correspondence with George Washington on non-political, non-military matters. Encloses letters from Murray and Smith.
James McHenry PapersPossible war declaration against France
Submits his views of the subjects for communication between the heads of departments and generals. Argues that France aims at "universal dominion" and that the vices of her government render war …
James McHenry PapersPlans for the Provisional Army to President Adams
Writes to Washington that the dispatch for President Adams on the subject of the plans for the Provisional Army have not yet been prepared, but will hopefully be completed soon.
James McHenry Papers
