Dartmouth College Library
20 documents
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Status of Recruits
03/07/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRecruits to be sent to Fort Pitt.
Frederick Chase Collection -
Recommendation of Major's Brother
04/22/1791 Autograph Letter SignedLetter of introduction for Major's brother who was to visit Philadelphia shortly. Discusses politics of recent expedition of troops to Indian territory, treatment of Indians, and reconciliation with …
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Engineer to fortify the harbor of New York
04/01/1794 Letter SignedWrites General John Lamb - the Collector of the Port of New York - concerning the appointment of an engineer for the purpose of fortifying the harbor of New York.
Manuscript Ticknor -
Land Acquisition and Negotiations Between Georgia Commissioners and Creek Chiefs
07/22/1796 Autograph Letter SignedTreaty between Commissioners from Georgia and Creek Indians did not end favorably. Western territories to be under U.S. possession shortly.
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Dispute between Wilkinson and Wayne
07/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed methods of addressing charges brought against Gen. Wayne by Wilkinson, how to proceed with a formal court process.
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Discussions on Foreign Policy
01/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed multiple documents from the President, the French Ministry, and Congress. Great affection for French expressed, foreign policy passed by Congress. Treaty with Great Britain relative to it …
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Boundary Lines
07/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedProblems defining boundary between U.S. and Cherokee land. No commissioners have been appointed to task. Boundary must be run immediately in order to maintain peace. Hopes the visit of Cherokee chiefs …
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[PRIVATE] Reliability of Mail, Visitors to Mount Vernon
07/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed speed of mail and various possible visitors to Mount Vernon. Requests McHenry to ascertain if Adet would visit.
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[PRIVATE] Peace on Frontier
08/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDraft letter to Governor of Georgia approved. Washington requests McHenry keep track of all instances in the War Department that might contribute to the deterioration of peace on the western …
Frederick Chase Collection -
[PRIVATE] Enclosed Instructions
09/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed instructions approved, notes on tone used to address the agent.
Frederick Chase Collection -
[Copy Private] Algiers Frigate Construction
07/22/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentNo delays found in construction of Algiers frigate construction.
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Intercepted Letter and Misconduct
07/07/1797 Autograph Letter Signed"Nefarious" conduct of late governor and senator discussed. Subject of his investigation involved private gain from public funds at "the expense of innocent lives". Washington will wait for verdict …
Frederick Chase Collection -
French policy and Construction at Mount Vernon
04/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRequest simple report from McHenry's office. Conduct of French. Notes on construction of his house. Requests forwarding of letter to Messr. Read and Ford.
Frederick Chase Collection -
Approval of Correspondence with Wilkinson
09/01/1797 LetterbookJohn Adams approves James McHenry's correspondence to General Wilkinson.
Manuscript Ticknor -
Private Letter Regarding Commissions and Recruiting
03/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedFriendly, private letter regarding discontent with the delay commissions and recruiting services. Many men have put their lives on hold in expectation of a commission and want to know how much longer …
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Letter from the Secretary at War
07/13/1799 LetterbookThe Secretary at War discusses filling vacant offices.
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[PRIVATE]: Uniforms
02/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedPersonal opinion on uniforms for commander-in-chief. Offers Bushrod Washington as transporter of uniform to Mount Vernon.
General Collection -
[PRIVATE] Regulations on Uniforms
01/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed letter for Washington's tailor regarding fixed style of uniforms for varying grades of officers. Specifics on Washington's desires for the style of uniform.
Frederick Chase Collection -
[PRIVATE] Drawing Pay and Outfitting Soldiers
01/06/1799 Autograph Letter SignedUnanticipated travel expenses necessitated spending more that the 2 months pay drawn prior to Washington's departure from Philadelphia. Regulations on uniforms not mandated.
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[PRIVATE]
04/07/1799Delay in answering letters due to survey trip near Alexandria and house guests. Washington does not lay blame on McHenry for delay in recruiting due to circumstances outside his control. Advised …
General Collection
