[I /[undecipherable]] War Department 10 Jany. 1800 Sir. I have the honour to submit to your consideration, a report relative to the military establishment of the united States. It suggests several propositions, which if adopted, it is respectfully presumed would ameliorate our military system, and contribute essentially to the security and respectability of the united States. I have the honour to be Sir, with the greatest respect Sir your most ob^t & hble S^t James McHenry John Adams President of the united States.