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Explanation of McHenry's Resignation from Office of Secretary of War
James McHenry explains the circumstances which led to his resignation from the office of Secretary of War.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enlistments Suspended due to Activity in France
Congressional act has suspended further enlistments unless war shall break out between the US and the French Republic or there is imminent danger of invasion of their territory by the said Republic.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed papers
The former Secretary at War encloses papers to General Dickinson, which he hopes Dickinson will receive in confidence and return to McHenry tomorrow.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed letters
The Secretary of War encloses letters received in his office that day.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed Letter Concerning Contractors
McHenry encloses to Alexander Hamilton the letter of E.B. Dayton to his brother, Senator Jonathan Dayton. Discusses the demands of Colonel Smith and his relationship with contractors.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed letter
McHenry encloses a copy of his letter to the Paymaster General concerning regiments of infantry and cavalry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed dialogue and documents
Letter to the Secretary of Treasury, enclosing dialogue and documents. McHenry asks Wolcott to keep the papers confidential and to send them to Chauncy Goodrich.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Election of Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson
McHenry discusses the expediency of pushing Aaron Burr over Thomas Jefferson in the House of Representatives. A crisis appeared in 1800 when Burr and Jefferson tied in the electoral college, even …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Dividends for shares in the Bank of the United States
Encloses to George Simpson, cashier at the Bank of the United States, his power of attorney. McHenry gives Simpson power as his attorney to receive any dividends due McHenry for his shares in the Bank …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Soldiers Assisting with Harper's Ferry Canal Construction
Responds to request to use soldiers to build canal for the armory at Harper's Ferry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Political Opinions
Speaks of the federal party, expressing opinion on policies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Officers and Regular Troops
Discusses relationship and supplies between regular troops, officers, and commissioned officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Northampton Expedition
Brigadier General MacPherson reports the inability to maintain Captain Rodman's horse troops on the Northampton expedition. Discussion of care of family during expeditions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Double Rations for Officers
Encloses a letter to General Hamilton. Discusses double rations for officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Belligerent and Neutral Ships; Relations with Great Britain
Responds to the British Minister to the Secretary of State. Refers specifically to the British vessels--brigantine Experience, ship Lucy, and brigantine Fair Columbian, and to the British sailors and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Interaction with Enemy and Transportation of Cannons
Acknowledges arrival in Providence. Discusses interaction with enemy. Includes instructions on transportation of cannons.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Debtors Prison
Former clerk of the War Department, Samuel Lewis, writes from debtor prison to James McHenry. Lewis sadly reflects on his current state, asserts that he will likely die in prison, and mourns the fact …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Death of firstborn son to duel
McHenry writes Hamilton consoling him on the death of his firstborn son, Philip, in a duel. Philip was shot by George Eacker, who had insulted his honor in a Manhattan theater.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline and routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Court Martial in Richmond
Letter from James McHenry, Secretary of War, to President Adams, regarding the court martial of James Triplett in Richmond, Virginia. Triplett is in the first regiment of artillerists and engineers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Consideration of Col. Smith's Request for Command of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
Discusses the possibility of granting the request of Col. Smith of the 12th Regiment. Smith has requested to be transferred to command of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, and to transfer …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Major Lewis Tousard
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States concerning Major Lewis Tousard, late a part of the regiment of artillerists and engineers. He suggests Tousard for Inspector of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Col. Smith's Claim to Rank
Col. Smith has stated his claim to rank with the view that he may be the oldest lieutenant colonel of the 12 regiments. McHenry requests that Hamilton decide on the merits of his claim so the list can …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Col. Ogden for Deputy Quartermaster General
Assures Hamilton that the appointment of Col. Ogden to the post of Deputy Quartermaster General is judicious but it should be noted that if the Quartermaster is competent, the appointment of a deputy …
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