John Adams
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Return of [Cherokee Indian] Talk
Returns duplicate of "talk" [presumably a missive to be sent to the Cherokee, which had earlier been sent to Adams for approval]. Congratulates McHenry upon his recovery from illness.
John Adams PapersRequest for Response to Letter Concerning National Defense
Forwards a letter of application [type undetermined] from Governor John Henry of Maryland, asking that McHenry respond to it in the manner determined by the laws for national defense.
John Adams PapersRequest for Opinions of Department Heads [Cabinet]
Submits copies of letters to and from Governor Jay of New York, an act of that state's legislature, and a letter to Alexander Hamilton; asks that McHenry distribute these to all the Cabinet officials …
John Adams PapersRequest for Estimate of Disease in Philadelphia, for the Safety of Congress
Adams' annual request for McHenry to weigh the level of disease in Philadelphia against the safety of Congress, which will shortly be convening its next session there.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Request for Acceptance of Militiamen into Federal Service, & Commissioning of Officers
Encloses a letter [not included] from the commander of a militia company, under the name "Newbury Port Federal Volunteers," offering its services to the government. Adams asks McHenry to send them an …
John Adams PapersRegarding Volunteer Company's Correspondence & the Appointment of a Military Chaplain
Adams forwards correspondence from a volunteer company at Portland; he also inquires as to whether he is empowered to appoint a chaplain to the troops, and sends Mrs. Adams' thanks to Mrs. McHenry for …
John Adams PapersRegarding General Washington, Ranking of General Officers, & Readiness of New England to Provide Troops
Asks that McHenry inform George Washington that he is considered fully in the public service, may appoint aides and secretaries as he sees fit, and may draw upon pay and rations. Asks that General …
John Adams PapersQuestions of rank in the Provisional Army
Adams weighs in on Knox's complaint of the ranking of Major Generals for the Provisional Army, arguing that Knox should indeed rank next to Washington, with Pinckney and Hamilton below him. Until …
James McHenry PapersOutrage at Intrigue Surrounding Relative Rank of Generals; Assumption of Responsibility for Issue by President Adams
Adams states that he cannot share McHenry's stated sentiments on relative rank to General Knox, as he cannot agree with them. Affirms his belief that the law dictates that rank between officers …
John Adams PapersOrder of Commissions
Adams felt that McHenry believed the unanimous opinion of the public and the Federalists was that Hamilton should be appointed first. Adams negated this sentiment as false, noting that McHenry …
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionOfficer Recommendation & Letter Concerning Defense of Georgia
Asks that Philip Church of New York be added to the list of new captains of infantry, and forwards a letter concerning the defense of Georgia, from Governor Jackson of that state. Adams asks McHenry …
John Adams PapersNotification of Philip Church's Appointment to Capt. of Infantry
Adams notified Hamilton that he met Hamilton's nephew, Philip Church in Philadelphia and New York. Being pleased with him, Adams appointed Church title Capt. of Infantry, per request of Hamilton.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNomination as Commander-in-Chief
President Adams notifies Washington of his nomination to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Provisional Army. Adams assures Washington that the Secretary of War would assist him while Adams is …
Dreer CollectionMessage of the President with report of Secretary of War relative to military establishments.]
President forwarded copy of report given to him by the Secretary of War.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [5A-E6] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 2)Message from the President of the United States Accompanying a Report to Him from the Secretary of War
Adams transmits a copy of a report by Secretary of War James McHenry discussing the military establishment of the United States.
Printed VersionsLetters of Recommendation Enclosed
Adams forwards letters of recommendation for commissions in the Army.
Stephen Raphel PapersLetter of Gratitude & Reassurance to Militia of Rensselaer County, New York
Thanks a group of New York militiamen for their praise; assures them that he has the safety and interests of the country as his first priority. Thanks their county, Rensselaer, for its wholehearted …
John Adams PapersLetter Citation
Cited in McHenry to Adams, 09/15/1798. Remands applications for officer's commissions in the provisional army to McHenry, as he knows the applicants.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
