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, given Rumford's many skills, would be a boon for the army. Reminds Adams that there are still a lieutenant colonel's vacancy in one of the Artillerists and Engineers regiments, two independent positions for lieutenant colonel engineers which have been authorized by Congress, and an office of Inspector of Artillery, also authorized by Congress. Notes that the regimental vacancy and the Inspector position can be filled by the same man, and recommends this course, as he considers Rumford "less of an Engineer than an Artillerist." Notes that in this position he could also superintend the establishment of a military academy which has been planned.

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