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Regular Peace and War Establishment & the Provisional Army
McHenry wants Hamilton to examine existing laws related to the Regular Army to determine what should be retained in two new bills relating to the Regular Army and the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegarding the Propriety of Appointment of Cadets by Recruiting Officers
Addresses the issue of a Captain Gates, who was instructed to recruit but not to promise any officer positions to individuals. Gates apparently did so, promising a man an appointment as a cadet …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding the Cancellation of an Officer Appointment, with Mind to a Replacement
Reports that a misconception had occurred involving the appointment of a Mr. Fowler as major in the 12th Regiment. McHenry advises the recalling of that appointment (which was never sent) and the …
John Adams PapersRegarding Substitute Officer Appointments for 10th Infantry & 1st Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
Notifies Adams of Hamilton's recommendation of a man for a lieutenancy in the 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, the original appointee having declined. Mentions another declined office in …
John Adams PapersRegarding Plan for Promotions & Forwarding Officer Recommendations
May be commenting on McHenry's plan for the promotion and relative rank of officers; forwards recommendations for officer appointments.
John Adams PapersRegarding Officer Applications
Appears to address the application of certain men for officer appointments in the provisional army.
John Adams PapersRegarding Officer & Surgeon Appointments for 5th Regiment, & Pinckney's Request for Family Leave
Informs Pinckney that the officers he recommended for the 5th Regiment have all been appointed, and sent notifications of that fact; at Pinckney's request, McHenry encloses duplicates of those letters …
John Adams PapersRegarding Manufacture & Inspection of New-Pattern Cartridge Boxes
Discusses the manufacture and inspection of a large number of new-pattern cartouche boxes and belts.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Letter Received from Court-Martialled Officer
Appears to state that Adams received a letter from Ensign David Fero, recently court-martialled and sentenced to be dismissed from the service, inquiring about the status of his case; remits the …
John Adams PapersRegarding Laws Concerning Military Courts Martial
Forwards the proceedings of a court martial convened on the Natchez in July 1798. Ensign David Fero has been sentenced to dismissal from the service, which Adams must approve. Apparently Fero …
John Adams PapersRegarding Hamilton's Plan for Military Supply, with Consideration of the Measure of a Powerful Nation in the Eyes of the World
Forwards General Hamilton's plan for connecting the U.S. military supply system. McHenry recommends it as taking into account regulations, examples from the Revolutionary War period, and the current …
John Adams PapersRegarding furloughs to military officers
Disapproves with McHenry promising furloughs to officers.
MS Collection, Hamilton.Regarding Duties & Definition of Officer Appointments & Commissions, in Relation to a Military Death Sentence
Returns various officer recommendations, with approvals, as well as the report of a court-martial of a deserter. Writes that he believes that strong examples of military discipline are necessary, and …
John Adams PapersRegarding Contracting Arrangements for Cartridge Box & Belt Order
Discusses the contracting arrangements for the manufacture of a large order of cartouche boxes and belts
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Confusion Surrounding Military Stores Sent to Savannah in 1793
Refers to enclosed account of military stores sent to Savannah in 1793, describes some confusion which occurred over delivery.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Conduct of Troops at Detroit Toward Civilians
Addresses cannon sent to Detroit, and actions undertaken by the commandant of the garrison there, who has apparently acted outside his authority. References the "rules and articles for the better …
John Askin PapersRegarding an unpaid loan
Complains that he has not yet received a repayment for a twenty dollar loan, despite being promised repayment within fourteen days.
James McHenry PapersRegarding Adams' Personal Recommendations of Officers
Further discusses several of Adams' personal recommendations for officer appointments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding a Confrontation between Vance and Simmons
Following a February confrontation between the two, Vance is responding to Simmons regarding his accusations and behavior. Vance demands satisfaction from Simmons.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Refers to the President's Command
Illegible document. Makes reference to the President's commands. Refers to activity in the War Office.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Request from Major Hamilton
Refers to request from Major Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Recommentation in Patterson's Letter
Requests attention to information contained in enclosed correspondence from Mr. Patterson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Office of 1st Regiment
Refers to the office of the 1st regiment of artillerists and engineers and those who await commissions.
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