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Forwarding Recommendation for a Chaplain
Forwards recommendation of Mr. Samuel as chaplain.
John Adams PapersForwarding Plan for English & American Interests Relative to Saint-Domingue [Haiti]
Encloses a plan for the mutual commercial interests and safety of English Caribbean possessions and the southern American states in relation to Saint-Domingue [now Haiti, currently in slave revolt]. …
John Adams PapersForwarding Pinckney's Recommendation for an Officer Appointment Substitute
Forwards an officer recommendation from Pinckney, as an appointee as a lieutenant has refused to accept the post.
John Adams PapersForwarding of the Wishes of Northampton, Massachusetts Militia
Forwards correspondence from two Massachusetts senators concerning the wishes of a company of Northampton (Massachusetts) artillery [apparently militia; a letter from Adams to McHenry of July 29th …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendation of a Surgeon
Forwards recommendation of Benjamin Walker as surgeon.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendation for Midshipman's Post
Forwards a recommendation of a man for appointment as a midshipman.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Proposed Officers for 13th Regiment
Secretary at War forwards recommendations for appointments in the 13th Regiment; the list is appended.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Officer Recommendations
Forwards correspondence concerning various officer recommendations.
John Adams PapersForwarding of List of Officer Appointments, With Attention to Those Being Offered Lower Ranks Than Applied For
Forwards a list of recommended officers for the army, for Adams' approval. Asks for the authority to make provisional appointments, considering that McHenry has selected men as surgeon's mates for …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Letters for Approval
Forwarding letters, including one from Governor Jackson [of Georgia?] for approval by the president.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding of Letter Concerning Construction of Fort McHenry
Forwards a letter for Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's construction, asking that the Naval Committee of Baltimore first review it for their own information.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Instructions relative to taking vouchers
Regarding accounts received from the Quarter Master's Department on the Mississippi. Wilkins informs that these accounts were made before receipt of Simmons' instructions relative to taking vouchers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of Department Heads' Opinions on Officers' Commissions & Courts Martial
Forwards to Adams the asked-for opinions of the department heads [Cabinet] regarding issues arising from the court martial of Sgt. Richard Hunt. Observes that in the Revolution there was no express …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Court-Martial Reports, Advice on the Effects of Executions
Forwards reports of 2 courts martial. First discusses the charges of Andrew Anderson, a soldier: that he deserted, freed prisoners at the fort, and lost his arms and accoutrements. Anderson was …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence, Including Proceedings of a Court Martial
Forwards the proceedings of a court martial of Private Joseph Perkins, along with a letter from General Hamilton and two forms, one for a pardon, one a warrant for execution.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence with Pinckney Concerning Actions on Southern Frontier
Forwards correspondence with General Pinckney, which relate Pinckney's movements and actions on the southern frontier since he received his instructions.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence with Generals & Request for Approval of Promotion
Forwards letters from Generals Wilkinson and Pinckney. He notes that "sketches of the coast and country" and a report on the death of a captain have not been received. Because of the death of this …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence with General MacPherson
Forwards letter from General MacPherson, as well as McHeny's response to the same.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Regarding Fort at Salem, & Its Naming
Forwards correspondence with Jonathan Waldo, representative of Salem, Massachusetts, regarding funds for the defenses there, as well as the renaming of the fort. McHenry notes that forts have …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from Officers
Forwards several letters from officers to McHenry.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Concerning Relations with Indians & Spain
Forwards letters from Benjamin Hawkins. The draft copy lists the enclosures, which identify Hawkins as having extended contact with Indians and representatives of Spain.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Confusing Letter
Forwards a letter to McHenry, asking for his help in deciphering its meaning.
John Adams PapersForwarding Oaths for the Commandants, Etc.
Among other matters. Hamilton wants the following sent to each commandant: 704 copies of official oaths, 300 copies of weekly returns of recruits, and thirteen copies of the Articles of War. Colonel …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
