John Adams
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Letter Concerning the Replacement of a Man with a Substitute
Forwards a letter from Daniel Marrow, asking if McHenry can "gratify the parents by accepting a substitute."
John Adams PapersForwarding Request of Northampton, Massachusetts Militia for Loan of Cannon
Forwards request of the officers of a company of [militia] artillerymen from Northampton, Massachusetts for the loan of two brass cannon from the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts.
John Adams PapersForwarding Request for Promotion
Forwards a request from a cadet to be promoted to lieutenant.
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for Post as Commander of 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
Forwards a recommendation for an officer to be named lieutenant colonel commandant of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers.
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for Officer Appointment
Encloses a recommendation for officer appointment of a Mr. Augustus.
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for a Chaplain
Forwards recommendation of Mr. Samuel as chaplain.
John Adams PapersForwarding of the Wishes of Northampton, Massachusetts Militia
Forwards correspondence from two Massachusetts senators concerning the wishes of a company of Northampton (Massachusetts) artillery [apparently militia; a letter from Adams to McHenry of July 29th …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendation of a Surgeon
Forwards recommendation of Benjamin Walker as surgeon.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendation for Midshipman's Post
Forwards a recommendation of a man for appointment as a midshipman.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Officer Recommendations
Forwards correspondence concerning various officer recommendations.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from Officers
Forwards several letters from officers to McHenry.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Confusing Letter
Forwards a letter to McHenry, asking for his help in deciphering its meaning.
John Adams PapersExpression of Satisfaction in Work of McHenry & Pinckney
Adams returns the correspondence between McHenry and Pinckney, expressing his satisfaction with the decisions of both men.
John Adams PapersDissatisfaction with Character of Officer Applicant
Describes meeting an applicant for an officer's appointment, and seems dissatisfied with his character.
John Adams PapersDismal State of U.S. and European Fiscal Affairs
Adams waxes depressedly about the state of U.S. financial affairs, comparing them to the similar dismal state of "debt and taxes" in Europe.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discussion of Proposed Military Storehouse & Laboratory; Forwarded Recommendation for Marine Officer's Post
Adams says he has only one possible objection to the proposed military campus (laboratory, powder house and warehouses) outside of Philadelphia: that the government is moving to the new city of …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Officer Appointments, Relative Rank, & President's Power to Appoint Officers (2)
Discusses the men Adams has recommended for officer appointments, as well as the president's power to appoint officers, based on a recent Congressional act concerning this issue. Regarding the issue …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Nominations, Appointments, and Rank
Discusses nominations to Senate re military commissions; discusses provisional appointments. Refers to presidential authority. Does not intend to regulate rank.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discussion of Legal Questions Surrounding Accused's Refusal to Plead at Court Martial
Discusses the legal particulars arising from Ensign David Fero's refusal to lodge a plea at his court martial; believes any different action by the court would not have affected Fero's stance, and so …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Insurrection in Pennsylvania
Discusses the current insurrection in Pennsylvania, comparing it to the previous one in the state, and considering a plan concerning the region.
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