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Continuance of July 22 Letter, with Enclosure from William Hawkins
McHenry continues a matter addressed in his letter of July 22, and encloses a copy of a letter from William Hawkins.
John Adams PapersConstructing Shells for Mortars & Howitzers, Etc.
In addition to alerting Hodgdon to a certificate in the amount of $2728.98 that will be presented by Mr. Cranch, Fleming discusses in detail the construction of shells for mortars and howitzers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conspiracy to Get Rid of Me
Perkins discusses a man who looked upon him with an evil eye and influenced another man named Small to bear false witness against him. He asserts that this was the man's way of getting rid of him and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Consideration of MacPherson's Plans
Appears to address approval of General MacPherson's plan for the occupation of the rebellious Pennsylvania counties, as well as a pardon for a soldier.
John Adams PapersConsideration of Creek Indians' Refusal to Allow Running of Line Between U.S. & Spanish Florida
Quotes a recent letter from General Pinckney reporting that the Creek Indians are reneging on their promise in the Treaty of Coleraine to allow the running of the boundary line between the U.S. and …
John Adams PapersConsideration & Signing of Death Warrant for Court-Martialled Private
Adams notes that he has weighed the case of Joseph Perkins, a recently court-martialled private, and signed a warrant for his execution. In the manner of the discussion of Sgt. Richard Hunt's court …
John Adams PapersConsent to Exchange of Names Proposed by General Pinckney
Adams consents to the "exchange of names" proposed by General Pinckney in a recently received letter.
John Adams PapersConducting Indians to & from Their Country
Prior wrote to Capt. Mills with whom he left his instructions from General Knox to conduct the Indians from Philadelphia and deliver presents to the families of those who died in that city. Included …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerns Respecting Yellow Fever, Etc.
Major Craig discusses private matters with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig mentions concerns regarding Yellow Fever in Philadelphia and notifies Hodgdon of his application for a military land warrant.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerns Respecting Harragan's Account
Wilkins warns that Hodgdon's account of bills drawn by Samuel Harragan differs considerably from the settlement that took place between him and Harragan. Harragan never was authorized by Wilkins to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerns about Time Needed to Request Bills
Mentions bills, incorporation. Anticipates time needed to make proper purchases.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning the Springfield Armory
Inform the Superintendent of the Springfield Armory that the services of Mr. Orr are needed by the Treasury Secretary, asking him if Orr's absence would damage the daily functions of the armory.
James McHenry PapersConcerning Seeking Out Officers for the Provisional Army
Suggests that to have solicited men to offer themselves to fill offices in the Provisional Army, the United States would sent a message to Europe that a potential war with France was unpopular, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Records of Officers at Court Martial, & the Appointment of Southern Officers
Responds to Adams' inquiry about the commission status of the officers comprising the court-martial of Richard Hunt -- McHenry believes that at least some of them are from the new regiments and thus …
John Adams PapersConcerning rank and resignation from service
A senior officer and veteran of the Revolutionary War resigns from service, citing the appointment of junior officers to command the militia as one of several reasons. Colonel Hall reflects on his …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Officer Appointments and Recommendations for the Same
Acknowledges receipt of McHenry's recent letter. Adams confirms all officer appointments recommended by General Pinckney, and asks that all notifications of officer vacancies and of candidates for …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Officer Appointments
Notes a difference of opinion concerning the "construction of the Constitution" [apparently referencing Constitutional law concerning officer appointments, as the frigate Constitution had already been …
John Adams PapersConcerning Commissions and Appointments
Writes of commissions and appointments. Requests delivery of names.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Armory Employee & Proposition Establishment of Military Laboratory & Storehouse Near Philadelphia
Forwards a letter showing how he has settled the account of an assistant, now discharged, at Springfield [Armory]. Discusses recommendations for the appointment of several officers. Recommends that …
John Adams PapersConcerning Additional Companies of Cavalry
Stresses the need of clothing and other supplies for new recruits and asks why no issues have yet been ordered to Major General Hamilton to raise six additional companies of cavalry.
John Adams PapersConcerning a new law on surgeon's mates
Writes Congressman Brace that a change in the law reducing the number of surgeon's mates to two per regiment has prevented him from appointing a particular doctor.
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