Clements Library: University of Michigan
556 documents
On the vital importance of the Floridas
Stresses the importance of the Floridas for the United States, arguing that whichever European nation holds Florida also possess the key to the Mississippi River, directly impacting inhabitants in the …
James McHenry PapersOn the appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
Response to McHenry's questions on the Provisional Army. Argues that - in the event of the bill being passed into law - President Adams should appoint officers for the army without delay, although the …
James McHenry PapersOfficer positions in the Provisional Army
Responds to Pinckney's request for the appointment of his former secretary Rutledge for a position in the Provisional Army, stating that he will not be overlooked. McHenry writes that the second …
James McHenry PapersMajor Generals of the Provisional Army
Memorandum listing the specific dates of commission for the three Major Generals of the Provisional Army - Knox, Pinckney, and Hamilton.
James McHenry PapersLieutenant General and Commander-in-chief of the Army
Kindly urges Washington to accept the commission of Lieutenant General and Commander-in-chief of the United States Army, in preparation for possible war against France. Desires to set up an …
James McHenry PapersLetter from Loammi Baldwin asking that Major Jeremiah Clapp be given a position in U.S. Army
This letter recommends Jeremiah Clapp for a position in the U.S. Army. Major Clapp was in the First Brigade of 3d Division Massachusetts Militia and has conducted with great military propriety in …
Loammi Baldwin PapersLetter from General Hamilton
Encloses a letter from General Alexander Hamilton and requests that it be returned along with some works of poetry.
James McHenry PapersInvestigating expenditures for naval armaments
Congressional resolution that a committee be appointed to inquire into the expenditures for naval armament, along with the causes for delay in revealing that information.
James McHenry PapersInstructions to the commanders of warships to protect American trade
General instructions to commanders of armed vessels in the service of the United States in order to protect United States trade on the coast. Urges them to defend selves with all necessary force …
James McHenry PapersIn response to fraudulent claims for bounty lands
Addresses fraudulent claims by officers and soldiers from the old Continental Army for obtaining bounty lands. McHenry now requires that all claims be forwarded to the War Office on or before January …
James McHenry PapersFurloughs for officers headed to the Mississippi
Directs that none of the officers scheduled to the Mississippi be granted furloughs unless the commander can adequately replace them.
James McHenry PapersFrench prisoners in Lancaster
Indicates that he has referred Hand's letter to the Secretary of the Navy. Hand reported that some French prisoners in custody of the Sheriff of Lancaster, Pennsylvania had exhibited poor conduct, and …
James McHenry PapersExplanation of orders and instructions
McHenry responds with "candor" and "frankness" to complaints from General James Wilkinson on orders and instructions. The Secretary of War offers explanations for each specific complaint levied by the …
James McHenry PapersEnclosed letter to Benjamin Hawkins
Encloses a letter which had been mistakenly lost among some private papers until a week prior when he discovered it. Alleges that its contents are not too old to be useful.
James McHenry PapersEnclosed letter for Colonel Hamilton
Indicates that he read Bauman's letter at 5 o'clock that morning and is enclosing a letter to be sent to Colonel Hamilton.
James McHenry PapersEnclosed copies of correspondence with Pinckney
Encloses a copy of the correspondence between McHenry and Pinckney over the commission of Major General in the Provisional Army.
James McHenry PapersEnclosed commission of Major General in the Provisional Army
Encloses Pinckney's commission of Major General of the Provisional Army and reaffirms the relative rank of the Major Generals despite the surrounding controversy: Hamilton, Pinckney, Knox.
James McHenry PapersDiscusses the patriotism and zeal of American citizens
Alleges that southerners exhibit less patriotism and zeal; hints at partisan divisions. Mentions that General McPherson, head of five companies of infantry, is present. Discusses artillery and rifle …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with Spain
Writes that a ship that he was onboard heading out of Lisbon was fired upon by a Spanish gunboat. Describes travels through Spain and happily reports that the Spanish have surrendered posts in …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with France and Britain
The U.S. Minister to Portugal acknowledges that he has not heard from McHenry as of late due to the raising of the Provisional Army. Tries to reassure McHenry that America will likely not be invaded, …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic conversation with the Chevalier Yruho
Account of a conversation with the Chevalier Yruho, who visited the Adamses in Quincy, Massachusetts. Mentions that Yruho engaged in a non-personal diplomatic dispute with Secretary Pickering …
James McHenry PapersDetailed plans for the organization of the Provisional Army
McHenry fears delay on the part of Adams in responding to his propositions for the Provisional Army, along with his insistence that Knox be ranked first and Hamilton last among the three Major …
James McHenry PapersDelivery of dispatches to Captain Dale
Asks that a fast sailing pilot boat be prepared to sail at a moment's notice to carry dispatches to Captain Dale.
James McHenry PapersDangers in re-arranging the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
Informs Tracy that Adams wishes to change the order of rank for the Major-Generals of the Provisional Army, with Knox first, then Pinckney, then Hamilton. States that such a re-arrangement would lead …
James McHenry Papers
