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Accepting the Appointment as Secretary of War
After some hesitation, McHenry accepts his appointment as Secretary of War and will begin preparations for his move to Philadelphia. [Samuel] Chase will also accept his nomination to a seat on the …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.A Satisfactory Choice for the Presidency
McHenry expresses his belief that things will continue to go well since the people have acknowledged the necessity of placing a man in the presidency who will follow the policies and be grounded by …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.A Few Lines of the Address to Spain
Murray notes that he has copied a few lines of the address to Spain and sent it on to Cowan with some remarks.
Robert Oliver PapersYour Kindness to Me
In his typically bad handwriting, Vans Murray seems to be informing McHenry of the details of his impending journey to the Netnerlands and thanking him for his support.
Robert Oliver PapersWhen European Powers are at War, We Are Subject to Insults & Depredations
Truxton, while discussing the frigate building at Baltimore, makes a strong case for instituting a navy, with trained officers and seamen, to protect American shipping from interdiction by foreign …
Robert Oliver PapersTenuous Situation of the Post at Detroit
Major Rivardi provides an assessment of the situation at Detroit with the British, Spanish, and Indians all vying for influence as the American forces attempt to hold their ground while isolated from …
Robert Oliver PapersStop the Holy Insurrection, Etc.
McMechin discusses regional politics and reports the results of the election. Mr. Henry's election as governor leaves a Senate seat vacant. He speaks of those who are rallying around Mr. Jefferson and …
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.Speculation Regarding the Policies of the French Directory
McHenry speculates about the political situation in France and wonders whether those members of the French Directory who favor peace will be able to prevail over those who favor war.
Robert Oliver PapersSimmons is Summoned
"The President wishes to see Mr. Simmons tomorrow forenoon."
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Shedding a Few Tears with Hamilton, Etc.
A mostly illegible letter that might be discussing Murray's impending journey to the Netherlands where he will assume the post of ambassador.
Robert Oliver PapersSend to Me Seventy Dollars
M. St. Hilaire asks McHenry to send him seventy dollars and promises that the reason for this request will soon become evident.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Request for Reimbursement
In this letter McKee requests 300 dollars in post notes from the Secretary at War. McKee justifies the funds as being necessary for "purchasing horses and paying my expenses here and on my action." To …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Rejection of Our Minister to France, Etc.
Letters from Pinckney in Paris have arrived. Delacroix has informed Mr. Monroe that the Directory will not receive a minister plenipotentiary until their grievances have been resolved. Pinckney will …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Reason for Failure of Salutes Being Exchanged
Capt. Mitchell explains why he did not exchange salutes with the officer of a British frigate.
Robert Oliver PapersPennsylvanians Know that They are not Entirely Governed by Military Law, Etc.
Letter concerns the land rights of Pennsylvanians and Indians.
Robert Oliver PapersNumerous Villains at New Brunswick
Pickering expresses his contempt for the Spanish don and all the other villains with which he must contend in New Brunswick.
Robert Oliver PapersNews from the American Minister to Portugal
Smith describes his experiences as Minister to Portugal with particular emphasis on the ceremony in which he was presented to the Prince.
Robert Oliver PapersManufacturing Small Arms in Virginia
Mr. McCormick is introduced to Govenor Wood of Virginia so that he can present proposals respecting the manufacture of small arms in that State. McCormick's friends have convinced McHenry that if he …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Letter to the Secretary at War from the Naval Agent in Baltimore
David Stodder explains to the Secretary at War the construction delays associated with the frigate in Baltimore.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Letter in French from St. Hilaire to McHenry. Details the comings and goings of certain persons. Papers in an iron box.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Letter in French from St. Hilaire to McHenry. Mentions papers and money owed by St. Hilaire to McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Letter in French from St. Hilaire to McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Another cryptic note from St. Hilaire to McHenry: this brief note informs McHenry that St. Hilaire is ill and to expect "news" the next day.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
St. Hilaire ask McHenry to inform "the minister" that tomorrow more information (the hour) will be available. This is a very cryptic message.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
St. Hilaire informs McHenry that business was delayed for security reasons.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
