John Adams Papers
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Forwarding of Correspondence from Officers
Forwards several letters from officers to McHenry.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Concerning Relations with Indians & Spain
Forwards letters from Benjamin Hawkins. The draft copy lists the enclosures, which identify Hawkins as having extended contact with Indians and representatives of Spain.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Confusing Letter
Forwards a letter to McHenry, asking for his help in deciphering its meaning.
John Adams PapersForwarding Letter to Baltimore Naval Committee Confirming Foncin Plan for Fort McHenry
Forwards to Foncin a letter sent to the Baltimore Naval Committee confirming the continued construction of Fort McHenry on the plan Foncin had submitted.
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence from General Pinckney
Forwards correspondence from General Pinckney and one of his officers, and asks Adams' permission to "make the exchange of names proposed by the General" [presumably a replacement of some men who had …
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence from General MacPherson
Forwards a packet of letters from General MacPherson.
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence Concerning Attorney General & Prisoners
Forwards correspondence, some concerning the Attorney General and some concerning prisoners currently held by the military units under General MacPherson.
John Adams PapersForwarding Copy of Letter to Mr. Foncin, Fort McHenry Engineer
In response to Gilmor's statement in his last letter, McHenry encloses a copy of a letter to Mr. Foncin, superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's Construction.
John Adams PapersForwarding Assignments of North Carolina Officers in Provisional Army
In an enclosure [not included], Pinckney sends the assignments of most of the officers from North Carolina being given positions in the provisional army, having been selected by the governor from the …
John Adams PapersFamily Matters & Sicknesses
Abigail Adams writes of a recent dinner she attended; she is glad to hear her husband has been well attended while recovering from a cold.
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 PapersExplanation of Actions in Hugh McAlister Affair, with Accusation of McAlister as Fraudulent Government Agent
Simmons explains his actions in and view of the Hugh McAlister case, quoting McHenry's inquiry to him and then his reply -- in brief, that McAlister turned in a deserter, applied for compensation for …
John Adams PapersExplanation & Accounting for Defenses of Baltimore & Boston
An explanation of measures taken for constructing defenses at Baltimore and Boston. Includes an estimate of the expense for the construction of a fort [Fort McHenry] to be erected at Whetstone Point …
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 PapersDispute Over Relative Importance of the Army & Navy, & Need for Congressional Approval of Military Supply System
McHenry addresses a dispute between himself and the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, regarding the relative importance of the army and navy. Also notes review of Hamilton's plan of military …
John Adams PapersDiscussions & Plans for English & American Recognition of & Trade With St. Domingo [Haiti]
Notes that the situation of St. Domingo [Haiti, now in slave revolt] poses some dangers to American interests, but also opportunities. Mentions discussion with Lord Grenville of England regarding …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Two Courts Martial
Appears to forward proceedings and sentencing of the court martial of an officer of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, Lt. Jacob Krumer [?]. Reminds Adams both of the lieutenant's sentence as governed by …
John Adams PapersDiscussion 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 Officer Appointments, Relative Rank, & President's Power to Appoint Officers
McHenry notifies Adams that he will announce the new officers' appointments, as per Adams' instructions. Discusses the ramifications of a recent act of Congress concerning the right of the president …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Military Positions to Be Offered to Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford
Reminds Adams of the wish of the American-born Count Rumford to return to America; forwards some correspondence with him, noting that he has applied for an appointment in the U.S. military, which, …
John Adams PapersDiscussion 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.
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Hugh McAlister & Issue of Citizens Entitled to Reward for Returning Deserters
Quotes a letter from General Hamilton, who agrees with McHenry that soldiers who apprehend deserters should be rewarded for doing so, as it would make them "zealous, and active in the search," and …
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