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Receipt of equipment, shoddy weapons
Harris received a shipment of saddles, uniforms, and weaponry. The cannon received held up to a test firing, but the muskets show inferior quality and poor workmanship
Rufus King PapersRations for troops stationed in New Jersey
Senator Dayton requests some additional information about the supplying of rations to U.S. troops stationed in both Elizabethtown and New Jersey as a whole. Dayton wishes to know whether the supply of …
James McHenry PapersPolitical Discussion of Federalists and Anti-federalists
Reports the general state of the country, described as "tranquil" with the Indians. Recruiting for the military is successful and the overall commerce of the country is prosperous. Discusses the …
Andrew Pickens PapersPaying an annuity to the Indian tribes
McHenry directs Harris to write up a statement of what is to be paidin goods formto the various Indian tribes as part of their annuity. McHenry also informs Harris to clearly separate the packages …
Rhees CollectionOn the subject of Indian trade
Wolcott writes on the subject of Indian trade, insisting that public establishments are nuisances and that abuses occur under this system. Wolcott argues that the interest and policy of government …
James McHenry PapersOn the subject of commissions and Northampton insurgents
Tracy recommends certain officers for commission and assures McHenry that the Northampton insurgents (those who participated in Shays' Rebellion) do not have the capacity to start another …
James McHenry PapersHamilton writes to McHenry regarding the establishment of a military academy
Alexander Hamilton sends his ideas regarding the founding of a military academy to the Secretary at War, James McHenry.
Huntington MssGrowing opposition to the Federalist Party
Sedgwick expresses concern of the growing opposition to the Federalist Party, spurred in part by the regular pay of officers in the Provisional Army before they performed any actual services.
James McHenry PapersFortifications at Baltimore and a request for more funds
Congressman Samuel Smith requests more money be allotted to the erection of fortifications surrounding Baltimore than the $20,000 that Smith deems a deficient sum.
James McHenry PapersFederalist anger over Adams's peace commission to France
Senator Tracy expresses intense anger over John Adams' decision to send a peace commission to France, demanding that McHenry answer whether or not the rumors of such a peace commission are true. Tracy …
James McHenry PapersFederal response to Fries's Rebellion
Tracy informs McHenry that he will soon provide a list of a selection of officers for the Provisional Army. Tracy also insists that McHenry treat the recent John Fries's Rebellion in Pennsylvania with …
James McHenry PapersCount Rumford's proposed visit to the US, etc
Responds to the request from Count Rumford to visit the United States, where he was born, if possible, for the purpose of donating his collection of military materials to an academy. McHenry forwarded …
Rufus King PapersCorrespondence on troop movements
General MacPherson informs McHenry that it is "utterly impossible" to move the particular troops in question sooner than Wednesday morning.
James McHenry PapersCorrespondence on military matters and French diplomacy
Tracy discusses controversy surrounding a particular officer that he had previously recommended for commission, but stands by other recommendations. Tracy also discusses diplomatic relations with the …
James McHenry PapersConcerning rank and resignation from service
A senior officer and veteran of the Revolutionary War resigns from service, citing the appointment of junior officers to command the militia as one of several reasons. Colonel Hall reflects on his …
James McHenry PapersCompleting the three arsenals and establishing a fourth
Stoddert suggests to McHenry that if the three United States arsenals were completed and filled with arms, a fourth arsenal - or possibly a fifth or sixth - should be established as well. This should …
James McHenry PapersCommissioning officers and the recruiting process
Tracy informs McHenry that he has consulted with Colonel Taylor and gotten his approval for the recommended officers from a previous letter. Tracy also updates McHenry on the recruiting process in …
James McHenry PapersCaptain of Infantry for the Provisional Army
Dandridge informs McHenry that he must turn down his appointment to be Captain of Infantry for the Provisional Army due to engagements in Europe out of his control.
James McHenry PapersApplication for captaincy and commentary on the Napoleonic Wars
Congressman Dennis forwards a letter of recommendation from Capt. Newton for a particular individual's application for captaincy, insisting that he is a "good Federalist." Dennis proceeds to discuss …
James McHenry Papers"Vile and dirty" tactics in Congressional races
Parker complains of the "vile and dirty means" by which his opponent for Congress attempted to beat him in the election, but revels in the ultimate defeat of his opponent at the polls.
James McHenry PapersSupply of 24-pounder cannons
Secretary of War Samuel Dexter asks the former Secretary of War James McHenry on the subject of 24-pounder cannons, nine long and twelve short.
James McHenry PapersReport of the Committee appointed on the 5th instant to enquire into the expediency of authorizing the President of the United States to appoint an agent to purchase of the Indians, Atract Ofland on the South-side of Lake Superior which shall include the Great Copper Bed.
Authorization for president to appoint a representative to purchase land on Lake Superior from Indians due to its rich copper deposits.
American Indian FileMeeting between Heads of Departments
Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert informs McHenry that he has been requested by John Adams to arrange a meeting between the Heads of Departments at his house at 7:00 that evening.
James McHenry PapersCorrespondence with John Adams
Upon his retirement, Williams asks McHenry to forward an enclosed letter to John Adams.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the renting of houses for public officials
Stoddert is preparing to leave his office in Philadelphia for the summer and is arranging to pay $200 out of public expenses for renting a house elsewhere.
James McHenry Papers
