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Regarding 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 Further Improvement of the Works at Fort McHenry
Directs the superintendent engineer of the Fort McHenry construction to alter the original plan as he sees fit, regardless of cost, to ensure the defensibility of the fort. Reiterates that no …
John Adams PapersRegarding furloughs to military officers
Disapproves with McHenry promising furloughs to officers.
MS Collection, Hamilton.Regarding Ensign Moffett payment
Simmons informs Moffett to expect payment from John Kilty.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)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 Defenses of Baltimore & Boston, & Medical Establishment of the Army
Defends his actions surrounding the appropriations for the defense of Baltimore, promises to transmit all his correspondence with the Baltimore Naval Committee to Adams, as well as information on the …
John Adams PapersRegarding contractors of supplies and rations
Expresses some disappointment and doubt in reference to the contractors for supplies and rations. Mentions the Western Army and the Atlantic seaboard.
James McHenry 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 Clarance Mulford request for appointment as cadet
It will be best for Clarance Mulford to request that Colonel Ogden procure his appointment as cadet, which will favor his future promotion.
Private CollectionRegarding Cartridge Box Order
Discusses order of cartridge boxes for 13th Regiment.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Caleb Swan and instructions for the payment of troops
Refers to Caleb Swan Paymaster of troops letter. Says that the accountant of the War Department was long since furnished with with copies of instructions and forms forwarded to the paymaster of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding 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 Allowance Certificate of Hugh McAlister.
Simmons notes that McAlister's certificate for allowance could not be paid.
John Adams PapersRegarding Additional Funds for Fort McHenry's Construction
Appears to state that Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry, will be paid out of government funds; says that no additional federal money can be allocated directly for the defense of …
John Adams 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.Reflects on Proper Promotions
Reflects upon the proper role of promotions in the provisional army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Wagoner Invoices, Fever, Crops
Wonders about how the wagoner plans to make use of the invoices. The invoice calls for a further allowance. The fever has disappeared from the city. Remarks on crops
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.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: Mm85004543
