Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
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Lists Latest Business; Sends Greetings to Friends
Encloses letter to Mr. J. Mentions the Mr. Scolten, brother of a friend who acts as the Danish legislative secretary. Requests meeting with young friend John W. Henry. European reactions to Congress. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Troops with Indians, Spanish, and French along Mississippi
Instructions for artillery and infantry at Pittsburgh and promotions for soldiers. Details how to communicate with French and Spanish. Refers to US treaty with Spain. Encourages friendly relationship …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Troops along the Tennessee at Chicksaw Bluff
Instructions for detachment of troops at Chickasaw Bluff and how to deal with the Spaniards. Refers to US treaty with Spain and Baron de Carondelet, Spanish Governor. Details instructions for …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Journey along the Mississippi, Transportation of Supplies
Reports progress with troops along the Mississippi. Provides instructions to proceed to Pittsburgh and report to James O'Hara and Isaac Craig for supplies and transportation. Refers to salary.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Insecure State of the Post of New York, Etc.
Schuyler laments the military vulnerability of the city of New York and expresses alarm at the possible election of Aaron Burr to the state assembly and the speeches of the recently inaugurated …
Alexander Hamilton PapersInquires about Correspondence
Refers to previous correspondence. Encloses bank notes. Refers to Spaniards.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Following the Principles of the Late Administration
McHenry discusses President Adams recent speech which seems to indicate that Adams will continue the policies of the Washington administration.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFinal Outfitting for the Frigate United States
McHenry writes that he is glad to hear the damage done to the ship during its launching has been repaired; directs Barry to moor in the harbor and take on cannon and all its other supplies, which have …
John Barry Collection.Expresses Concern about Infractions of Law
Refers to tendency for those who have violated the law to maintain their actions. Hopes the government will be able to enforce laws.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Attitude toward French
Reports recent change of attitude toward the French. Expresses his own opinion about the French.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Attitude toward French
Verifies suspicions when President convened Congress. Questions motives of the French and American attitudes. Seeks protection of commerce. Reports visit with Mr. Perry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Letters; Requests Return
Encloses letters; requests return of originals. Includes list of letters and contents.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Dispatches from General Wilkinson
Encloses dispatches from Wilkinson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Legislative Provision
Discussion of legislative provision. References Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Response to request. Mentions peace efforts and treaties. Expresses opinions about US action.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Discusses international affairs. Explores ideas of justice. Reports interactions with diplomats.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Discussion of international affairs and different types of governments. Mentions treaties, sovereignty, indivisibility, etc. Refers to people and locations and various military and political …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Reports experience with W. Adams. Writes about international affairs and diplomatic causes. Gives opinion on President and Vice President. Reports exchange with Col. Pickering.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Chickosaw Treaties, Surrender of Indian Land
Refers to Indian land negotiations over lumber and river access. Discussion of subject rights and protections. Mentions treaty with Chickasaws. Refers to Indians surrendering rights to land.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Cherokee Boundary
Received letter; introduced Governor Sevier. Discussion of Cherokee boundaries and the prevention of intruders on their land.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Affairs in France, Holland
Requests meeting with diplomats. Refers to the political state in France. Discussion of foreign affairs. Mentions state of finances in France. Refers to late publication of Mr. Adams's work.
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