Clements Library: University of Michigan
556 documents
Indian trade and dependence on the United States
Asks the Treasury Secretary to withhold from further communication with Congressman Robert Harper on the subject of establishing a trading house among the Creek Nation, until he has additional time to …
James McHenry PapersIndependent farmers and planters in Virginia
Acknowledges that he has received and will consider the recommendation of Mr. Butler as an officer. Comments on the recent elections in Virginia, which he states is full of "independent farmers and …
James McHenry PapersHiring a new Assistant Secretary
Informs McHenry that he still possesses only one aid; states that he does not desire to inconvenience any officer to become a mere copiest. Explains that he decided to hire an Assistant Secretary at …
James McHenry PapersFunding a new Assistant Secretary for General Hamilton
Encloses a letter from General Hamilton requesting funds to pay for a new Assistant Secretary. States that he plans to inform Hamilton to not take the initiative to hire one outside of the law in the …
James McHenry PapersForwarding letters to and from Count Rumford
Forwards a copy of the correspondence between Rufus King and Count Rumford, in which Rumford politely declines the appointment for Inspector General of the Artillery.
James McHenry PapersExposing a deceptive contractor
Because next year's contracts will be signed soon, an anonymous author writes McHenry regarding the present contractor at Elizabethtown. Says that the contractor is not who he says he is, but William …
James McHenry PapersEncouraging Count Rumford to enter the American service
Encourages Count Rumford to revisit his native country - the United States - and insists that he will be well-received. Discusses the military academy and states that he has been authorized to offer …
James McHenry PapersEnclosing a model for the new Bavarian field pieces
Informs McHenry that as he has been employed in Bavaria, Germany to work on the construction of artillery, he has taken pains to improve field pieces. In addition, the battalion guns constructed under …
James McHenry PapersEnclosed copy of account information
Encloses a copy of a letter from the accountant of the War Department containing information relative to claims upon due bills.
James McHenry PapersDirecting officers to report to General Hamilton
Orders that all officers of the Provisional Army report to Major General Hamilton within four months of the date of this notification.
James McHenry PapersDelivery of supplies to the 10th Regiment of Infantry
Asks the keeper of military stores to send a list of supplies to the 10th Regiment of Infantry.
James McHenry PapersConflict with a contractor over allowances
Addresses the issue of a contractor named John Bray who is refusing to furnish quarters for troops at his current allowance at two-and-a-half percent, holding out for his former allowance at five …
James McHenry PapersConference with the Creek Indians
The Superintendent of Southern Indian Affairs reports on a conference with the Creeks, also mentioning diplomatic relations and cooperation with Spain. States that if there is to be any Indian …
James McHenry PapersConcerning vacancies in Colonel Taylor's regiment
Concerning vacancies in Colonel Taylor's regiment; states that it will not be too late for him to alter a list of recommended appointments to be sent to President Adams.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Springfield Armory
Inform the Superintendent of the Springfield Armory that the services of Mr. Orr are needed by the Treasury Secretary, asking him if Orr's absence would damage the daily functions of the armory.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the erection of permanent magazine buildings
States that three permanent magazines - for the safekeeping of military stores - will suffice for the United States, located in Springfield, Massachusetts; Harper's Ferry, Virginia; and Rocky Mount. …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the authority of General Washington
Refers the Brigadier General to the authority of George Washington as the head of the Provisional Army on certain matters.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the appointment of Lee's son to service
Asks Thomas Lee if he would rather his son be commissioned to serve in the cavalry or infantry; the former sending him to Georgia or Tennessee, the latter sending him to Maryland.
James McHenry PapersConcerning supplies, quarters, and rations for New Jersey regiments
On the subject of quartering regiments in New Jersey for the winter, with mention of rations and supplies for the year 1800.
James McHenry PapersConcerning rations, recruitment, and regiments in New Jersey
Concerning rations, three regiments to be stationed in Brunswick or Jersey, and recruitment services.
James McHenry PapersConcerning rations for the First Regiment
Encloses a letter from Alexander Hamilton concerning the pay for and parts of rations due to the First Regiment. Requests that the accountant report back to him information to send to General …
James McHenry PapersCandidate for a position in the Provisional Army
Briefly responds to a recommendation from Alexander Patterson for a potential candidate for a position in the Provisional Army.
James McHenry PapersBalance unexpended for fortifications
Balance unexpended for fortifications, provided by the Treasury Department.
James McHenry PapersArmy nominations for the Southern Department
Encloses a letter from his uncle and urges McHenry to not forget him when the army nominations for the Southern Department take place.
James McHenry PapersAppointment of Lieutenant House as paymaster
Informs General Hamilton that he has no objection to the appointment of Lieutenant House as paymaster of the first regiment.
James McHenry Papers
