John Adams
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Forwarding Recommendation With Uncertainty
Forwards a recommendation for a man to be appointed to some government office, but admits he is not sure how to respond to it; asks that the man be considered for any vacancies in the Departments of …
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for Captain's Appointment
Forwards the recommendation of a man as a captain in the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers. Adams adds his own opinion of the man.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendations for Army Appointments
Forwards various recommendations for officer appointments.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendations for Army Appointments
Forwards recommendations of several young men for appointment as officers.
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence for Review
Encloses correspondence relating to a Mr. Baldwin, a Senator. Asks Dexter to review the matter in question.
John Adams PapersFollow Up for Officer Recommendation
Adams comments further on a lawyer whom he had previously recommended be added to the list of proposed officer appointments.
John Adams PapersEstablishing a National Foundry for Casting Cannon, Shot, and Shells
Grants McHenry and Stoddert permission to establish a National Foundry for casting cannon, shot, and shells.
John Adams PapersEnclosed Report from Secretary of War
President John Adams sends the Congress a copy of a report made by the Secretary of War, James McHenry, regarding various military affairs.
Sixth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [6A-E6] (RG46) (M1076, Roll 2Discussion of Political Matters
Appears to be a political discussion concerning the upcoming election, ministers, and American policy.
John Adams PapersAuthorization for Preparations to be Made for National Cannon Foundry
Authorization for purchase of land and other operations to be undertaken for the purpose of building a national cannon foundry.
John Adams PapersApproval of Volunteer Officers' Commissions
Adams approves the commissioning of volunteer cavalry officers from Turner and Livermore.
John Adams PapersApproval of Proposed Inquiry
Mentions receiving a letter from McHenry which introduced a subject totally unknown to him; approves that an inquiry into the subject be undertaken.
John Adams PapersApproval of Cadet Instruction Plan, With Expanded Discussion of Naval Midshipmen
Approves whole-heartedly with Dexter's previously submitted plan for the instruction of artillery and engineer cadets, adding only that he feels multiple naval midshipmen should be allowed at the …
John Adams PapersAppointment of Instructors for the Cadet School & Appointment of an Indian Commissioner
Discusses the appointment of Mr. Foncin as one of the instructors at the artillery & engineer cadet school, but prefers to wait in case an American can be found to fill the highest post. Asks that …
John Adams PapersAppointing officers in the artillery
Responds to a letter concerning appointments for Major Tousard. Adams states that he will omit appointing any officer in the artillery, except for Robins Chamberlain. Notes that he will inform …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Acceptance of McHenry's Resignation
Adams approves of the requests in McHenry's letter of the previous day, ie, McHenry's resignation from office of the Secretary of War.
John Adams PapersRequest That Dexter Discharge Duties as Secretary of Both War & the Treasury
Acknowledges receipt of Dexter's acceptance of the office of Secretary of the Treasury, and asks that Dexter continue as Secretary of War for the time being.
John Adams PapersRequest for Preparation of Documents Recalling John Quincy Adams from Foreign Service
Asks the Secretary of State to prepare appropriate letters to the King of Prussia recalling John Quincy Adams as minister to that country and thank him for the kind treatment the younger Adams has …
John Adams PapersNotification of Congressional Legislation Concerning Foundries
Forwards a resolution from the House of Representatives concerning foundries, and asks that Dexter act immediately on its contents.
John Adams PapersExplanation of Departure from Washington as Mourning for Son's Death
Addresses an apparent inquiry into his sudden and unannounced departure from the capital before the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson by stating that he left in the midst of mourning the recent death …
John Adams PapersDetails of Post-Presidential Journey Home
Adams relates the details of his journey home after the end of his term as president, and of the state of his home, sending respects to Jefferson, and compliments to Madison, Lincoln, Dearborn and …
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