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Yale University

Papers of Dr. James Mc Henry on Federal Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete transcript of James McHenry's account of the Constitutional Convention on May 14, 1787. McHenry discusses the Virginia Plan.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A great in-depth biography of John Adams. Topics include: his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency. Links to the first lady, his Cabinet members, and Staff...
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US National Archives

Nara: Founding Fathers: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides biographies of all 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: James Mc Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
McHenry was born at Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland, in 1753. He enjoyed a classical education at Dublin, and emigrated to Philadelphia in 1771. The following year, the rest of his family came to the colonies, and his brother and...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: James Mc Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of James McHenry (1753-1816 CE), a delegate from Maryland to the Constitutional Convention. He also served as an aide to General Washington and later as his Secretary of War.
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US National Archives

Nara: Founding Fathers: Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives biographical details on the five delegates from Maryland to the Constitutional Convention: Daniel Carroll, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, Luther Martin, James McHenry, and John Francis Mercer.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: James Mc Henry, With Portrait

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a paragraph which lists McHenry's accomplishments, and a portrait.
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Library of Congress

Loc: James Mc Henry to Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a transcript of a letter of Delegates to Congress written by James McHenry to Alexander Hamilton: Volume 21 October 1, 1783 - October 31, 1784.
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Curated OER

James Mc Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of James McHenry(1753-1816 CE) a delegate from Maryland to the Constitutional Convention. He also served as an aide to General Washington and later as his Secretary of War.
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Curated OER

Portrait, James Mc Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a paragraph which lists McHenry's accomplishments, and a portrait.