John Adams Papers
389 documents
Forwarding of Document Concerning Cherokees
Forwards a document ["talk"?] concerning the Cherokees [not included], asking for Adams' signature on it. Notifies Adams that he is moving his family out of Philadelphia to Trenton to avoid yellow …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence with Washington, Hamilton, Pinckney & Knox
McHenry forwards his recent correspondence with Generals Washington, Hamilton, and Pinckney, as well as that with Henry Knox. Wishes better health and spirits to Mr. and Mrs. Adams.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from Several Volunteer Companies
Adams forwards the correspondence of several volunteer companies for McHenry's review and reply.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from North Carolina Volunteer Company
Adams forwards a previously overlooked set of correspondence from a volunteer "corps of troop of horse" from Warren County, North Carolina, for McHenry's review and reply.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from Maryland Militia Officers
Encloses an address from the brigadier and field officers of the 3d Brigade of Maryland Militia, along with an accompanying letter from Brigadier General J. Swann to McHenry. McHenry mentions that he …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from Maryland Militia Brigades
Forwards correspondence from two brigades of Maryland militia.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from Hudson Volunteer Company
Adams forwards correspondence from the Hudson Independent Rangers, which he had inadvertently not forwarded previously, for McHenry's review and reply.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Concerning Officer Appointments for Provisional Army
Forwards certain letters, which variously concern a sale of land by Indians, the acceptance of the position of Adjutant General by Major North, varied correspondence concerning the recommendation of …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Between McHenry & Pinckney
Forwards copies of McHenry & Pinckney's correspondence concerning Pinckney's acceptance of appointment as major general.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence and News from France & Berlin
Pickering forwards correspondence from France, namely reports of the Directory's raising of the embargo on American shipping and the departure of General Pinckney for America. Remarks that the wife …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Army Budget Table, & General Hand's Acceptance of Commission
Forwards a letter and table submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury [Oliver Wolcott, Jr.] concerning army expenditures for the next six months. Says he shall inform Adams of Wolcott's response …
John Adams PapersForwarding Lieutenant's Petition
Encloses a letter with some form of petition from a long-standing lieutenant "at the castle."
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence of Men Lobbying for Officer's Commissions
Forwards the letters of a dozen individuals who have applied for positions as officers in the expanded army, that McHenry may have them on file.
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence of Delaware Volunteer Company
Forwards correspondence from a volunteer company of riflemen in Christiana Hundred, Delaware, for McHenry's review and reply.
John Adams PapersForwarding & Discussion of Correspondence from Volunteer Companies
Forwarding and discussion of several volunteer companies' offers of service to the federal government.
John Adams PapersFiscal Projections of the War Department for January to June 1799
Includes various departmental budgets, allotments for Indian gifts, bounties, subsistence for officers, forage, troops' pay, maintenance of defenses, the building of a grist and sawmill, troops' …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Officer Appointments
Discusses the appointment of a man suggested by General Hamilton as a candidate for Inspector of Artillery. Adams also comments on the nomination of a Major Brooks to an officer's post in the army, …
John Adams PapersDiscussion & Judgment of Issues Arising from Adams' Approval of the New York Defense Plan
McHenry begins a discussion of Adams' handling of the plan proposed by New York for the development of its own defenses, with Alexander Hamilton in command of its execution. Adams has asked the …
John Adams PapersDirection to Distribute Officer List to Cabinet, for Examination
Directs McHenry to distribute "the schedule" [apparently a list of officer applications] to the department heads [Cabinet] and have them examine it, consulting such persons as necessary to produce …
John Adams PapersCover Letter & Additional Accounting for Funds Necessary to Supply Troops Now Being Raised
McHenry submits a detailed accounting of expenditures for the War Department in "this and the six months of the ensuing year" [unclear whether he is referring to a calendar or fiscal year]. Notes …
John Adams PapersConstitutional Limits of the President's Authority to Empower Naval Vessels to Defend American Coasts & Shipping
Discusses issue of instructions to armed vessels being deployed to protect the U.S. coast. Considers the president's war powers in the Constitution, noting that the president cannot issue …
John Adams PapersComments on Negotiations with Cherokee; Root of Problem with Indians Reluctant to Sell Land
Acknowledges receipt of McHenry's letters concerning treaty negotiations with the Cherokee. He confirms the commission of Col. Butler as an Indian commissioner, and comments on the root of the …
John Adams PapersCommencement of Construction at Fort McHenry; Request for Delivery of Funds
The committee acknowledges receipt of McHenry's letter detailing Major Tousard's plan for Fort McHenry at Whetstone Point outside Baltimore, and pledges to purchase the necessary land and oversee the …
John Adams PapersCertificate for Payment to Hugh McAlister
Callender Irvine and Francis Gibson certify that Hugh McAlister delievered a deserter from Captain Miller's company.
John Adams PapersBaltimore Naval Committee Requests Funds & Estimate of Costs for Fort McHenry
The chairman of the Naval Committee of Baltimore reiterates the sentiments of the general committee's letter, asking that $4000 be tendered to them for defense construction services already …
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