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Military Inspection Trip to New York
McHenry describes his trip to inspect defenses in and around New York, and correspondence with the New York military committee.
Stephen Raphel PapersMcHenry's Bank Account
McHenry discusses his bank account and asks that the monies be applied to his credit even though he neglected to bring his bank book with him.
Stephen Raphel PapersLists of Candidates and Their Qualifications
Washington will soon be furnished with a book containing a list of all the candidates and an abridgement of their qualifications with the original letters of recommendation. Included is a list of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Letters of Recommendation Enclosed
Adams forwards letters of recommendation for commissions in the Army.
Stephen Raphel PapersLetter to the Secretary at War on expeditures of Naval appropriations
Truxtun discusses frigate construction with McHenry. He anticipated that the costs of the three frigates would be immense. Notes that he advised against building of naval armament to the southward of …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War on establishment of Indian trading houses on Mississippi to counter France and Spain aims in region
McKee informs the Secretary at War that the prompt establishment of Indian trading houses on the Mississippi will prohibit French and Spanish agents from opposing the aims of the U.S. Government in …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
In this letter George Salmon conveys to the Secretary at War the public reaction to a dinner given on behalf of Colonel Howard. Those not invited to the dinner have taken offense.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
In this letter George Salmon asks the Secretary at War to give special consideration to promoting his son, Ensign George Salmon.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
McKee expresses his desire for a military appointment to the Secretary at War.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
In making explanation of the delay in completing the construction of the frigate in Baltimore, David Stodder refers the Secretary at War to his letter of 20 April 1797.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the War Office
McHenry explains to Armstrong the difficulty in securing a government appointment.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the Secretary at War to the Secretary of Treasury
McHenry informs Wolcott that he is ill. McHenry also forwards papers pertaining to the frigates to Wolcott.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Interruption in the Calm of the House, Etc.
The letters related to Wolcott's land business will be forwarded to him. Neither Monroe's memoir nor Frauchet's publication has done any harm nor made any converts. The letter from the Commissioners …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Grade of the Generals
McHenry expresses concern related to the attempt to establish the relative grade of Generals Hamilton, Knox, and Pinckney. He also notes that he must go and be with his family because his eldest child …
Stephen Raphel PapersGeorge Salmon on Maryland's Congressional Elections of 1798
George Salmon surveys the impending Congressional elections of 1798 in Maryland for James McHenry. Salmon notes that "party spirit rages every where and with great violence." He also says that …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647General Smith's Conversation
Apparently General Smith, sitting at the President's table, stated that he wished that our envoys had given the French the money they demanded but General Smith denies the charge. Since Bayard was at …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Forwarding of Correspondence from General Officers
Forwards letters from the Quartermaster General [John Wilkins] and Brigadier General [James] Wilkinson.
Stephen Raphel PapersForeign Affairs and Officer Recommendations
Since it will be necessary to begin enlistments to the southward , Washington should send his list of men to be assigned to the proposed four regiments. McHenry admits he is at a loss in selecting a …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Division of the Naval Business
The Secretary of the Treasury recommends the following division of the Naval business. The Secretary of War is responsible for governing and directing the officers and men in service and making the …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Distribution of General Officers, Etc.
McHenry assures Washington that his ideas relative to the distribution of the general officers and their respective duties and commands correspond with his own. McHenry has reported to the President …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Credibility of General Smith's Statements
McHenry notified Howard that he would write Bayard regarding facts of General Smiths statements as related by Captain Micheal.
Bayard Family Papers, MS #109 (Guide #151).Cover letter for papers submitted to Congress by the Secretary at War
"Committee appointed by the House of Representatives to inquire into the expenditure of monies appropriated to the construction of a naval armament - and into the causes of delay into the completion …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Controversy Surrounding the Relative Rank Status of Generals Hamilton & Knox
Among other topics, McHenry consults with the president regarding how to resolve the controversy as to who is the most senior general, Hamilton or Knox.
Robert Oliver PapersCongressional Inquiry on delays in construction of naval armament
Edward Livingston, on behalf of a Congressional Committee, directs the Secretary at War to funish an account of expenditures and a statement explaining the delay in the completion of the naval …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
