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Insufficient Quantity of Gold Thread, Etc.
McHenry has learned that there is not a sufficient quantity of gold thread in Philadelphia and New York to complete the enbroidery of the coats. Production therefore would have to be suspended pending …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Impact of Date of Acceptance on Relative Rank
McHenry agrees with Washington that the date of acceptance of an officer ought to have no part in determining his rank in relation to other officers of the same grade.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Identifying Those Who Are Willing to Serve
Events may occur that render it indispensable to raise men so measures should be taken to identify qualified officers who are willing to serve. For that purpose, references have been solicited from …
Stephen Raphel PapersHamilton's Version of an Apology
Hamilton admits that if there was anything in his recent general order that imputes to the Secretary of War ignorance or inattention, it ought not to have been there. The letter to Captain Frye was, …
Stephen Raphel PapersFrench Principles and Wild Democracy, Etc.
Governor Davie has been appointed an envoy to replace Patrick Henry and will go with Mr. Ellsworth to France unless the change of circumstances brought on by the successes of the allied powers induce …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Foreign Affairs
McHenry discusses the situation in Europe and notes that negotiations between the Emperors of Germany and Prussia respecting preparations to meet the army of the Directory so as to extinquish their …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Enclosed passport from Secretary of State
Encloses a passport by the Secretary of State. Had hoped that the recipient could enjoy his farm in Hartford County.
Stephen Raphel PapersCompleting Washington's Uniform
Enclosed is a list of the names of the persons appointed from Virginia for the cavalry and infantry which includes those who have accepted, those who have declined, and those who have not been heard …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Commission Appointed to Meet with the Directory
McHenry sends to Washington a copy of a work by Governor Davie of North Carolina entitled "Instructions to be observed for the formation and movements of cavalry." Governor Davie is also a member of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Commenting on the President's Speech
The enclosed newspaper contains the President's speech. McHenry finds it nearly what it ought to be and is relieved that it did not enter into the kind of reasoning that might have attracted …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Bill Embracing the New Organization of the Army, Etc.
At the request of a committee of the Senate, McHenry has furnished them with a bill embracing the new organization of the Army and is preparing another respecting the provisional army and a third for …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Appointments in the Provisional Army
Washington assesses the qualifications of a number of officers from Virginia whose names have been put forward for appointments in the provisional army.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.Appointment regarding McHenry's Official Conduct
Requests that McHenry forward to him an extract of a particular letter. Thompson is making inquiry into the official conduct of McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Appointment of Officers, Etc.
McHenry has ordered that the month of October be added to Washington's expenses. Letters advising gentlemen of their appointments by the Senate will go to them soon. The nominations of the infantry …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
Stephen Raphel PapersValidating and Securing a Claim
Ellery expresses his regret and mortification due to his situation as a person who appears to be making exertions and pushing interests to obtain favors rather than validating and securing a claim. He …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.The Old Crew of the Ship U.S.
The author uses the metaphor of the United States as a foundering ship whose able officers have certainly earned their wages. One of these gentlemen is adept at proclamations so Judge Chase is urged …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Recommendation for Clerk at the National Bank
Discusses William Burton, who has served in the War Office as a clerk for several years. Because of familial concerns, Burton cannot move with the War Office from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. …
MS #647Proposed Foundry on the Potomac
Johnson believes that the proposed foundry should be established on the Potomac above the Great Falls at the mouth of the Virginia Catoctin, rather than on the Shenandoah. He also inquires after an …
Stephen Raphel PapersOh Mad! Mad! Mad!
"Your letter with the enclosed came to hand the day preceding my leaving the city for this place. The hurry of the first moments here prevented my sending it sooner."
Stephen Raphel PapersMidshipman Edward Bennett
Bennett is told that he will receive a letter from the Secretary of the Navy for his son Edward that includes a Midshipman's warrant. McHenry hopes that Edward by his conduct will prove himself worthy …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Letter to the Secretary at War
Foster sends letters from John McKee back to James McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Isolationist Politics, Etc.
McHenry discusses Federal politics, the U.S. envoy to France; and Isolationist politics.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Granting warrant for military bounty land
Secretary McHenry states that although he is acquainted with Moses Rawlings' merits as an officer in American Revolution, based on his examination of records, he cannot justify granting request for …
Rawlings PapersConduct of the Courts of Maryland
Ash requests that McHenry allow him to make use of his library in Baltimore and discusses his recent unpleasant experiences in the Baltimore County Court.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.
