Clements Library: University of Michigan
556 documents
Appointment of Colonel Watts
Writes to Congressman Harper before leaving to Trenton that Colonel Watts has already accepted his appointment, otherwise he would give consideration to his wishes.
James McHenry PapersAppointing officers for the Provisional Army
Argues that it would be better to fully prepare and appoint officers for the Provisional Army now than wait until immediate danger comes.
James McHenry PapersAdditional expenses at Harper's Ferry
Asks War Department accountant to entrust John Mackey - paymaster and store keeper at Harper's Ferry - with additional funds necessary for expenses, including travel.
James McHenry PapersAccounts and balances of the War Department
Accounts and balances of the War Department; includes abstracts A, B, and C. Includes balances of James Wilkinson, John McKee, and Benjamin Hawkins.
James McHenry PapersAccount statements for monies advanced from the War Office
Acknowledges receipt of a letter directing that statements of Mr. Lewis's accounts for monies advanced from the War Office be prepared.
James McHenry PapersUnsettled accounts and various transactions
Receipt for goods bought from Joseph Case, paid for by the purveyor Israel Whelen. McHenry mentions unsettled accounts.
James McHenry PapersStatement of the powder purchased at New York
Statement of the powder purchased at New York, enclosed and received by Col. Ebenezer Stevens.
James McHenry PapersStatement of powder and salt petre
Provides a statement of the amount of powder and salt petre on hand, and the various locations of deposit.
James McHenry PapersStatement of accounts for the War Department
A statement of accounts for the War Department, from the Auditor of the Treasury Department,
James McHenry PapersSix Troops of Light Dragoons
Hamilton indicates he will take steps to immediately comply with the President's orders to reduce twelve regiments, but inquires on any directives relative to the status of the six troops of Light …
James McHenry PapersSettling the accounts of the late purveyor
Brief memo on the accounts of Mr. Francis, the late purveyor, at the Treasury; Wolcott has been asked to give his opinion on it.
James McHenry PapersResignation as chief clerk of the War Department
Acknowledges Caldwell's letter of resignation as chief clerk of the War Department. Expresses a wish that Caldwell would have suspended his decision until meeting McHenry's successor - Samuel Dexter. …
James McHenry PapersResignation as chief clerk of the War Department
In light of McHenry's resignation as Secretary of War, Caldwell also announces his resignation as chief clerk of the War Department.
James McHenry PapersRequesting an increase in wages
In expectation for the time in which wages for clerks will be determined by the War Department, Samuel Armin - a single parent of four children - writes McHenry asking to please consider him for an …
James McHenry PapersRegarding his resignation as chief clerk
Delivers thanks to John Stagg for debunking the rumors that McHenry had pressured him to resign as chief clerk of the War Department in order to make room for his brother-in-law.
James McHenry PapersRegarding General Pinckney's visit to Fort Wilkinson
Discusses General Pinckney, who had recently visited Fort Wilkinson with instructions to correct all abuses and leave things in good order. Also discusses candidates for the artillery.
James McHenry PapersRegarding a request from Lieutenant Smith
Responds to Lieutenant Smith, politely refusing to his request on grounds that it would set an unwanted precedent and interfere with the paymaster's instructions from the Treasury.
James McHenry PapersRegarding a compensation claim by Col. Dinsmore
Regarding a claim by Col. Silas Dinsmore, a recently-resigned colonel appointed by General Knox who is now making claim for compensation. Asks for the General's opinion on it. Adds that he considers …
James McHenry PapersRegarding a bill for military appropriations
Acknowledges receiving the bill for military appropriations, concerning horses and cavalry units in particular. Mentions a stipend for the Choctaw Indians.
James McHenry PapersReducing twelve regiments
Requests him to transmit copies of the law reducing the twelve regiments to Generals Hamilton and Pinckney, with orders to make immediate arrangements in reducing them. Also requests that officers and …
James McHenry PapersRecommendation for clerk and store keeper at Harper's Ferry
Writes that a better person could not fill the job of clerk and store keeper at Harper's Ferry than George North, who is well-respected in Berkeley County.
James McHenry PapersPromises and Land Rights
Promises made in Philadelphia by Sec of War to be kept. Currently searching for an agent through whom the Indians can communicate to the U.S. Government. Land rights addressed.
Dayton PapersOre near the armory at Harper's Ferry
Tries to reassure General Lee that he is attending to current business with all his power. Mentions the presence of ore near the armory at Harper's Ferry, stressing that it must belong exclusively to …
James McHenry PapersOn the subject of McHenry's retirement
Acknowledges the receipt of his last letter, thanking him for his kindness. States that he sincerely regrets McHenry's coming retirement.
James McHenry PapersOn the removal of offices from Philadelphia for the summer
Mentions that the President has requested a meeting with the Heads of Departments to determine a time for the removal of offices from Philadelphia during the summer fever season. McHenry tells …
James McHenry Papers
