John Adams
250 documents
Informing Hamilton of His Responsibility to Execute the Plan for Improving New York's Defenses
Adams informs Hamilton of the plan of execution for the arrangements being made for defenses at New York City, and that he has been placed in charge of that execution based on the confidence of the …
John Adams PapersFurther Defense of the State of New York
Adams acknowledges the $150,000 appropriated by the legislature of New York for the defense of the state and assures Governor Jay that he will cooperate with the understanding that his action will …
Alexander Hamilton PapersForwarding of Response to Address from Warrenton, Virginia
Adams forwards an address from people at Warrenton, Virginia [perhaps a militia unit, the Whites and Greens], as well as his response; asks that McHenry add his own response and transmit all to …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Response to Address from Rensselaer County, New York Militia, & Request for Clarification
Forwards an address from the Rensselaer County, New York militia, as well as his response to them. Seems to have found their address unclear; asks McHenry if he can discern whether the militia meant …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendations for Army Appointments
Forwards recommendations of men for officer appointments, along with some notes of Adams' which he asks McHenry to consider.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding of Recommendations for Army Appointments
Adams forwards letters recommending various individuals for appointment to the army.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendations & Applications for Army Appointments
Forwards various letters from officers and gentlemen, most regarding applications or recommendations for officer appointments.
John Adams PapersForwarding of General Hand's Acceptance of Appointment
Encloses General Hand's acceptance of an appointment [probably to Adjutant-General of the Army].
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from Several Volunteer Companies
Adams forwards the correspondence of several volunteer companies for McHenry's review and reply.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from North Carolina Volunteer Company
Adams forwards a previously overlooked set of correspondence from a volunteer "corps of troop of horse" from Warren County, North Carolina, for McHenry's review and reply.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from Maryland Militia Brigades
Forwards correspondence from two brigades of Maryland militia.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from Hudson Volunteer Company
Adams forwards correspondence from the Hudson Independent Rangers, which he had inadvertently not forwarded previously, for McHenry's review and reply.
John Adams PapersForwarding Lieutenant's Petition
Encloses a letter with some form of petition from a long-standing lieutenant "at the castle."
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence of Men Lobbying for Officer's Commissions
Forwards the letters of a dozen individuals who have applied for positions as officers in the expanded army, that McHenry may have them on file.
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence of Delaware Volunteer Company
Forwards correspondence from a volunteer company of riflemen in Christiana Hundred, Delaware, for McHenry's review and reply.
John Adams PapersForwarding & Discussion of Correspondence from Volunteer Companies
Forwarding and discussion of several volunteer companies' offers of service to the federal government.
John Adams PapersExpresses Concerns about Elections
Concerns about local elections; mentions Smith's interests and opposition. Refers to election of Craik and Dart. Expresses concern about elections in Maryland but has high hopes for elections in …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Officer Appointments
Discusses the appointment of a man suggested by General Hamilton as a candidate for Inspector of Artillery. Adams also comments on the nomination of a Major Brooks to an officer's post in the army, …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Appointments of Brooks and North
Returns blank commissions. Speaks disparagingly of Major Brooks's appointment. Defers to McHenry and Stoddart to make decision as he considers Brooks a total stranger. Discusses appointment of General …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Public Service, Rank of Washington, Knox, and Pinckney
Refers to the public service of Washington, and promises the assistance of a secretary. Compares rank of Knox and Washington.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Direction to Distribute Officer List to Cabinet, for Examination
Directs McHenry to distribute "the schedule" [apparently a list of officer applications] to the department heads [Cabinet] and have them examine it, consulting such persons as necessary to produce …
John Adams PapersDefense of the State of New York
The legislature of New York has appropriated $150,000 to provide for the defense of that state and Hamilton is asked to work with Governor Jay in laying out and executing an effective plan to that …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCorrespondence on Military Matters and Artillery Officers
President Adams addresses McHenry on some "very unpleasant information" coming from Benjamin Brooks, one of the majors of a new artillerist corps. Adams appoints his personal friend James Lovell as …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
Firmly insists upon the order of rank for Major General of the Provisional Army to be Knox, Pinckney, and Hamilton, in accordance to their experience. Expresses deep respect for Washington, but states …
James McHenry PapersCommissions for Three Generals Are Enclosed
Adams encloses the commissions for the three generals, signed and dated with the same day.
Robert Oliver Papers
