John Adams Papers
389 documents
Approval of Volunteer Officers' Commissions
Adams approves the commissioning of volunteer cavalry officers from Turner and Livermore.
John Adams PapersApproval of Proposed Inquiry
Mentions receiving a letter from McHenry which introduced a subject totally unknown to him; approves that an inquiry into the subject be undertaken.
John Adams PapersApproval of Cadet Instruction Plan, With Expanded Discussion of Naval Midshipmen
Approves whole-heartedly with Dexter's previously submitted plan for the instruction of artillery and engineer cadets, adding only that he feels multiple naval midshipmen should be allowed at the …
John Adams PapersAppointment of Instructors for the Cadet School & Appointment of an Indian Commissioner
Discusses the appointment of Mr. Foncin as one of the instructors at the artillery & engineer cadet school, but prefers to wait in case an American can be found to fill the highest post. Asks that …
John Adams PapersAppointment of a National Printer
Discusses the legality of the President hiring a printer. He says that if a permanent, paid position serving all the government departments is contemplated, the position must be signed into law. …
John Adams PapersAppointment & Instructions for Inspector of Frontiers
Appoints Tracy as an inspector of government installations and property along the various frontiers of the U.S. Gives instructions for this office, including taking observations on relations with the …
John Adams PapersAcceptance of McHenry's Resignation
Adams approves of the requests in McHenry's letter of the previous day, ie, McHenry's resignation from office of the Secretary of War.
John Adams PapersRequest That Dexter Discharge Duties as Secretary of Both War & the Treasury
Acknowledges receipt of Dexter's acceptance of the office of Secretary of the Treasury, and asks that Dexter continue as Secretary of War for the time being.
John Adams PapersRequest for Preparation of Documents Recalling John Quincy Adams from Foreign Service
Asks the Secretary of State to prepare appropriate letters to the King of Prussia recalling John Quincy Adams as minister to that country and thank him for the kind treatment the younger Adams has …
John Adams PapersNotification of Congressional Legislation Concerning Foundries
Forwards a resolution from the House of Representatives concerning foundries, and asks that Dexter act immediately on its contents.
John Adams PapersExplanation of Departure from Washington as Mourning for Son's Death
Addresses an apparent inquiry into his sudden and unannounced departure from the capital before the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson by stating that he left in the midst of mourning the recent death …
John Adams PapersDetails of Post-Presidential Journey Home
Adams relates the details of his journey home after the end of his term as president, and of the state of his home, sending respects to Jefferson, and compliments to Madison, Lincoln, Dearborn and …
John Adams PapersRules and Regulations Respecting the Recruiting Service
Undated War Office form document lists army recruitment regulations, which forbid enlistment of the intoxicated, the unhealthy, the underage, Indians, or blacks. Spaces specifying term of service, …
John Adams Papers
