John Adams Papers
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Approval of Salem Defenses Budget & of Naming of Fort Pickering
McHenry replies to the Salem [Massachusetts] letter regarding money allocation for its defenses and the renaming of its fort. Approves the budget plan, and applauds the sentiments of Timothy …
John Adams PapersApproval of Recommendation & Anger at Postal Service
Approves Pinckney's recommendation of a man; expresses anger over the letter apparently being lost in the postal system [see McHenry to Adams, Sept. 21, 1799 for explanation].
John Adams PapersApproval of Officers for 16th Regiment & Major for 12th
Adams approves of, and returns, the list of proposed officers for the 16th regiment, the appointment of a major for the 12th, and a recommendation of that major.
John Adams PapersApproval of Officer Appointments for 11th Regiment
Adams approves of, and returns, the list of officer appointments to the 11th Regiment.
John Adams PapersApproval of List of Promotions & Appointments
Adams approves of the appointments and promotions proposed in McHenry's recent letter [probably those for the 12th Regiment].
John Adams PapersApproval of List of Officer Appointments, with Authority to Replace Those Who Decline Appointment (2)
Approves McHenry's latest list of officer appointments, and bows to his experience to appoint substitutes for those who decline appointment.
John Adams PapersApproval of List of Officer Appointments, with Authority to Replace Those Who Decline Appointment
Approves of McHenry's list of officer appointments for the 8th and 9th Regiments, and authorizes McHenry to appoint replacements for any men who refuse appointments as surgeon's mates.
John Adams PapersApproval of Lieutenant's Succession to Captaincy
Responds in the affirmative to McHenry's recommendation that a senior lieutenant rise to a captaincy in his regiment, left vacant by the death of the previous officer.
John Adams PapersApproval of Interpretation of Issue on Bounties for Returned Deserters, & Discussion of Hugh McAlister Case
Simmons apologizes for misunderstanding of his last letter, and has consulted with the Comptroller, determining that McHenry's interpretation of the relevant passage in the Appendix to the Articles of …
John Adams PapersApproval of Appointment to Second Lieutenancy in 11th Regiment
Returns a letter from General Hamilton, approving the appointment of a Mr. Thomas y. [unintelligible}; see also McHenry to Adams July 22 1799] as a second lieutenant in the 11th Regiment.
John Adams PapersApproval of Amendment to List of Officer Appointments
Adams approves of the changes to the list of officer appointments for Taylor's regiment proposed by McHenry in a recent letter.
John Adams PapersApproval of a Lieutenant's Dismissal from the Service
Approves the court martial sentencing of a lieutenant of the 1st Infantry, which dictates that he be dismissed from the service.
John Adams PapersAppropriations for Fortifications and Expenditures
Lists "Monies Paid on Account of the Fortifications" by city, state, and amount; also lists appropriations by month, "repayments" by individuals, and the balance on hand of the Treasury allotted for …
John Adams PapersAppointment & Recommendations of Officers from Massachusetts Volunteers
Notifies McHenry of the appointment to a regular army officer's post a Captain Chandler and Lieutenant Flagg of the Massachusetts volunteers, and recommends others from the same source.
John Adams PapersAnticipated Rejection of Appointment
Notes that a Mr. Morgan, appointed major to Lt. Col. Parker's regiment, will probably decline the post, though he has yet to respond. In anticipation of his declination, McHenry forwards a …
John Adams PapersAmendment to Officer Recommendations for Taylor's Regiment
Reminds Adams of two men whom McHenry recommended for lieutenancies in Col. Taylor's regiment, but based on further information has decided that one is not appropriate for the post, and asks for …
John Adams PapersAgreement with McHenry on Case of Fero Court Martial
Adams agrees with McHenry's judgments about the case of Ensign David Fero, the officer who refused to lodge a plea at his court martial.
John Adams PapersAgreement to Appointment of Officer
Adams returns correspondence from HcHenry, agreeing with his suggestion to appoint a particular officer.
John Adams PapersAdditional Funds Necessary for Completion of Works at Fort McHenry
Acknowledges arrival of Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's construction; inquires whether the Baltimore Naval Committee is responsible for his salary. Discusses accounting: …
John Adams PapersAdams Leaves Matter to McHenry's Judgment
Leaves a matter, related to recommendations, to McHenry's judgement.
John Adams PapersAcknowledgement of Receipt of Medical Officer Recommendation
Acknowledges receipt and filing of recommendations for Dr. David King to be appointed medical officer.
John Adams PapersSuspension of Ewing's Death Sentence Until Question of Insanity Can Be Answered
Acknowledges receipt of Lt. Col. Hamtramck's letter suggesting that the condemned soldier Samuel Ewing might have been insane at the time of his infraction; Adams wishes to hear further reports on …
John Adams PapersSubmission of Proposed Amendments to U.S. Military Establishment
Submits proposed amendments to the military establishment of the United States, aimed at refining the system while maintaining U.S. security.
John Adams PapersStagg Assures McHenry That He Had Nothing to Do With Stagg's Resignation
Stagg assures McHenry that he felt only kindness and indulgence from him as an employer, especially during "a long and unavoidable absence." States that McHenry's words or actions had nothing to do …
John Adams PapersSocial Matters & Praise of Minister
Accepts offer of dinner for himself and his wife; praises Liston's "wise and prudent conduct" as a minister, etc. References the Listons possibly returning to England.
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