John Adams Papers
389 documents
Inquiry into the Supposed Reduction of the Provisional Army
Forwards a letter from two officers; Adams professes no knowledge of a plan to reduce the provisional army or the volunteer corps. Consults Dexter on the matter.
John Adams PapersInquiry as to Whether John Stagg Felt Pressured to Resign by McHenry
McHenry mentions hearing a rumor that he had forced Stagg out of the position of Chief Clerk of the War Department to make way for McHenry's brother-in-law, and that he treated him badly in that …
John Adams PapersForwarding Volunteer Officers' Request for Commissions
Asks for Dexter's review and approval of a request for commissions from the leaders of a volunteer company.
John Adams PapersForwarding to Adams a Copy of a Letter to the New Secretary of War
McHenry submits a copy of the letter he has left for his successor as Secretary of War, Samuel Dexter, which contains a statement of the situation of the department and issues requiring immediate …
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendations for Officers
Adams forwards two recommendations for officer appointments.
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation With Uncertainty
Forwards a recommendation for a man to be appointed to some government office, but admits he is not sure how to respond to it; asks that the man be considered for any vacancies in the Departments of …
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for Captain's Appointment
Forwards the recommendation of a man as a captain in the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers. Adams adds his own opinion of the man.
John Adams PapersForwarding Proceedings of Court Martial of 12th Regiment Lieutenant
Forwards proceedings of a court martial against Lt. Samuel Hoffman of the 12th Infantry Regiment, along with a letter from General Hamilton concerning the same.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendations for Army Appointments
Forwards various recommendations for officer appointments.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendations for Army Appointments
Forwards recommendations of several young men for appointment as officers.
John Adams PapersForwarding Draft of Letter
Encloses draft of a letter to Generals Shepherd and Parks, and Justin Ely, as well as the document to which the letter pertains.
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence for Review
Encloses correspondence relating to a Mr. Baldwin, a Senator. Asks Dexter to review the matter in question.
John Adams PapersFollow Up for Officer Recommendation
Adams comments further on a lawyer whom he had previously recommended be added to the list of proposed officer appointments.
John Adams PapersEstablishing a National Foundry for Casting Cannon, Shot, and Shells
Grants McHenry and Stoddert permission to establish a National Foundry for casting cannon, shot, and shells.
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Recruiting Officers, & Several Officer Recommendations
Discusses some officers continuing to serve as recruiting officers even as they wait for recommended commissions in the artillery or the "old regiments." Also recommends another officer for cavalry …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Political Matters
Appears to be a political discussion concerning the upcoming election, ministers, and American policy.
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Disbanding Provisional Army, Filling of Officer Vacancies in Old Regiments, Forwarding of Recommendations & Court Martial Proceedings
Dexter confirms that a recently passed law called for the disbanding of the 12 new regiments of the provisional army, but not the "volunteer corps." Discusses the united opinion of the department …
John Adams PapersDeath of Public Purveyor
Informs Adams of the death of Tench Francis, Purveyor of Public Supplies; notes that a replacement is needed as soon as possible. Recommends Jonathan Williams as replacement, who is currently acting …
John Adams PapersCourt Martial of Samuel Ewing
Contains the proceedings of the court martial of Samuel Ewing, who held the rank of matross [an artilleryman ranking below a gunner, roughly equivalent to a private] in the 1st Regiment of …
John Adams PapersCourt Martial of Individual Officers and Soldiers
Encloses the proceedings of a court martial in the case of Lieutenant Hoffman and asks it be passed along to the President so that he may approve the sentence. He notes that Hoffman's family is well …
John Adams PapersCorrespondence with President Adams on the Eve of McHenry Resignation
Transmits to President Adams his recollections of the conversation which passed between them the evening before his resignation. Also transmits copies of letters from Mr. Grove, Governor Davies, Major …
John Adams PapersConversation Preceding McHenry's Resignation
Relates the minutes of a conversation between James McHenry and John Adams on the evening of May 5, 1800, which immediately preceded McHenry's tendering his resignation from the War Department. Adams …
John Adams PapersCompletion of List of Proposed Officer Appointments
Apologizes for delay in sending the completed list of proposed officer appointments, due to illness; plans to present it to Adams when he arrives.
John Adams PapersComment on Ongoing Dispute & Recommendation for Next Secretary of War
Comments on Congress' possible intervention in some dispute; recommends a "Mr. Paine of Vermont" as a good candidate to serve as the next Secretary of War.
John Adams PapersAuthorization for Preparations to be Made for National Cannon Foundry
Authorization for purchase of land and other operations to be undertaken for the purpose of building a national cannon foundry.
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