Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
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Regarding punishment of Captain Davis
Discussion on legal issues and punishment of Captain Davis regarding unspecified offenses. States that President Adams will not be inattentive to the maxim of Seneca. By the "maxim of Seneca," the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding McHenry's Resignation
Hamilton consoles McHenry regarding his resignation - allegedly forced by President Adams - and assures McHenry that he should be happy at being released from the fetter. Property, liberty, and even …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding Colonel William S. Smith
Responds to Adam's note of the previous day enclosing a letter from William S. Smith, Lieutenant Colonel of the 12th Regiment of Infantry. McHenry considers the legality, justice, and pridence of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refusal of Recommended Furlough; Rule on Communication Between Sec. of War and Subordinate Officers
Rejects Ellicot's request that a Captain Bowyer be given furlough, recommending that Bowyer address the issue through normal channels to General Hamilton. Refers to correspondence between Ellicot, the …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.Recommendation to Establish National Foundry
The Secretary at War writes President Adams concerning an act passed by Congress in 1798 titled, "An act to enable the President of the United States to procure common arms and ammunition." Pursuant …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reasons for Resignation
A copy of McHenry's letter to his nephew sent to Hamilton which explains in detail his resignation as Secretary of War. In essence, President Adams forced his entire cabinet to resign believing them …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Qualifications of Engineer
In McHenry's opinion, Jean Xavier Bureaux de Pusy, known through an introduction by the Marquis de Lafayette, is the best instructed engineer in the US and is highly qualified to give the soundest …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Prospects of Jeffersonian victory in 1800
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Federalist Senator from Maryland, William Hindman, concerning the prospects of a Jeffersonian "anti-federalist ticket" victory in 1800.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
McHenry discusses with Hamilton the late presidential election of 1800. McHenry puts a positive spin on the Federalist defeat, however, stating: "We undoubtedly are threatened with a change in some …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton concerning the late presidential election, which produced a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton about the presidential election of 1800. The Federalists are running John Adams and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543President Adams and the Federalist Party
Letter from James McHenry on his final day as Secretary of War. McHenry discusses with General Pinckney the impact of President John Adams on the Federalist Party, which he deems to be negative.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Powder and Nitre in Store
Statement of quantity of powder and nitre in store, from the Intendant's Office to the Secretary at War
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Posting of the 12th Regiment
Abigail Adams indicated to McHenry that, if militarily warranted, her son-in-law William S. Smith's 12th Regiment could be moved to Rhode Island to assist in completing fortifications, making it …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Plans for a Military Academy
McHenry expresses concern about an uninformed Congress meddling in the plans to establish a military academy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Order of Rank Among Field Officers
Explains that the rule prescribes that for all field officers who served during the Revolutionary War the relative rank of those of equal grade will be assigned according to their relative rank at the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Opinion regarding Treaties of Holston and Tellico
Expression of opinion regarding Treaty of Holsten and Treaty of Tellico. One author appears to be James McHenry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543On the Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton concerning the 1800 presidential election. McHenry discusses Charles Cotesworth Pinckney's prospects, a candidate whom he prefers to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Needed Legislative Provisions
Discusses the need for bills for modifying two regiments, for establishing a school for artillerists and engineers, and a clause defining the officers entitled to double rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Management of Indian affairs and western territory
Concerning the authorization of an official to examine the state of garrisons, Indian trading houses, and public property in the Northwestern Territory and elsewhere on the frontier. Calls for a more …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Lunch with Colonel Pickering
Colonel Pickering has returned to the country and will be having lunch with them on Monday. Liston hopes that the McHenrys will be able to attend.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the Secretary of Treasury
Largely illegible letter from the former Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the Secretary at War
Largely illegible letter to the Secretary at War concerning a proposed loan among other matters.
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