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Discussion of Yellow Fever & Capture of French Frigate
Letter, discusses yellow fever; mentions capture of French frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Two Courts Martial
Appears to forward proceedings and sentencing of the court martial of an officer of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, Lt. Jacob Krumer [?]. Reminds Adams both of the lieutenant's sentence as governed by …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Treaty with Tennessee Indians
Refers to a US treaty with Tennessee Indians and necessary legislation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of the 12th Regiment
Discussion of the 12th Regiment with the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Terms of Service, Pay for Volunteers
Writes of recruits and terms of service and pay.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Swords and Process to Proof Swords for Officers
Discussion of contract for swords, scabbards, and belts and process to proof swords. Plan to allow extra measures to outfit officers
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Shipment and Distribution of Supplies
Writes about supplies, shipment, and distribution.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Roles of Purveyor, Quartermaster, Inspector
Speaks of requests to the purveyor for military stores. Refers to different roles of purveyor, inspector general, quartermaster general, and deputies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Responsibilities of Pinckney and Hamilton
Addresses question of soldier rations. Raises other questions about value and worth. Reports activity of Pinckney and Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Recruits
Has directed 2 parcels of clothing for New York and Connecticut regiments. Mentions potential April recruits. Discusses juggling positions of Captain Shoemaker, who has gone to the insurrection, and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Qualifications for Soldiers and Officers; Court Marital Process
Refers to army enlistment. Mentions qualifications to become a soldier and enlistment for officers. Refers to general court martials.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Proposed Military Storehouse & Laboratory; Forwarded Recommendation for Marine Officer's Post
Adams says he has only one possible objection to the proposed military campus (laboratory, powder house and warehouses) outside of Philadelphia: that the government is moving to the new city of …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Promotions
Responds to his objections to officer promotions. Suggests that Washington issue the official form before the President. Mentions decline of Howard and Floyd based on "pretended difficulties."
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Promotion according to Presdential Regulation
Encloses regulations of the President relating to rank and promotion. Transmits information from lieutenant colonels. Considers the rule of promotion a good one.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Officer Appointments, Relative Rank, & President's Power to Appoint Officers (2)
Discusses the men Adams has recommended for officer appointments, as well as the president's power to appoint officers, based on a recent Congressional act concerning this issue. Regarding the issue …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Officer Appointments, Relative Rank, & President's Power to Appoint Officers
McHenry notifies Adams that he will announce the new officers' appointments, as per Adams' instructions. Discusses the ramifications of a recent act of Congress concerning the right of the president …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Nominations, Appointments, and Rank
Discusses nominations to Senate re military commissions; discusses provisional appointments. Refers to presidential authority. Does not intend to regulate rank.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discussion of New Supply System for the Army, and Review of the Current System
Discusses a new system of military supply for the armies of the United States, proposed in a previous letter by Alexander Hamilton. Notes problems with the existing system, but acknowledges it must …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Discussion of Military Positions to Be Offered to Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford
Reminds Adams of the wish of the American-born Count Rumford to return to America; forwards some correspondence with him, noting that he has applied for an appointment in the U.S. military, which, …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Legal Questions Surrounding Accused's Refusal to Plead at Court Martial
Discusses the legal particulars arising from Ensign David Fero's refusal to lodge a plea at his court martial; believes any different action by the court would not have affected Fero's stance, and so …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Laboratory
Refers to previous communication about proper conduct regarding a laboratory. Indicates need to work with the quartermaster.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Isaac Williams and Indian Agent Responsibilities
Requests additional salary for Isaac Williams for his work with the Indians of the Northwestern Territory. Discusses high requirements of Indian agents, requiring an oath of commitment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Insurrection in Pennsylvania
Discusses the current insurrection in Pennsylvania, comparing it to the previous one in the state, and considering a plan concerning the region.
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Hire of Contractors and Commissaries to Provide and Dispense Rations
Encloses letter from Lieut. Manning with his permission to repair works and garrisons and Lake Oswego. Discusses hiring of commissaries and contractors to dispense and provide rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
