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Dismal State of U.S. and European Fiscal Affairs
Adams waxes depressedly about the state of U.S. financial affairs, comparing them to the similar dismal state of "debt and taxes" in Europe.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discussions & Plans for English & American Recognition of & Trade With St. Domingo [Haiti]
Notes that the situation of St. Domingo [Haiti, now in slave revolt] poses some dangers to American interests, but also opportunities. Mentions discussion with Lord Grenville of England regarding …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Yellow Fever & Capture of French Frigate
Letter, discusses yellow fever; mentions capture of French frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Two Courts Martial
Appears to forward proceedings and sentencing of the court martial of an officer of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, Lt. Jacob Krumer [?]. Reminds Adams both of the lieutenant's sentence as governed by …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Troops in the Western Quarter
Refers to General Pinckney in discussion of service in the western quarter.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Treaty with Tennessee Indians
Refers to a US treaty with Tennessee Indians and necessary legislation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of the 12th Regiment
Discussion of the 12th Regiment with the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Terms of Service, Pay for Volunteers
Writes of recruits and terms of service and pay.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Swords and Process to Proof Swords for Officers
Discussion of contract for swords, scabbards, and belts and process to proof swords. Plan to allow extra measures to outfit officers
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Shipping to Mississippi Territory with Threats of Privateers
Acknowledges letter and information from Governor Winthrop Sargent's goods. Includes figures for shipping items to the Natchez by sea. Adds value of insurance with the great risk of privateers. Hopes …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discussion of Shipment and Distribution of Supplies
Writes about supplies, shipment, and distribution.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Roles of Purveyor, Quartermaster, Inspector
Speaks of requests to the purveyor for military stores. Refers to different roles of purveyor, inspector general, quartermaster general, and deputies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Responsibilities of Pinckney and Hamilton
Addresses question of soldier rations. Raises other questions about value and worth. Reports activity of Pinckney and Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Recruits
Has directed 2 parcels of clothing for New York and Connecticut regiments. Mentions potential April recruits. Discusses juggling positions of Captain Shoemaker, who has gone to the insurrection, and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Qualifications for Soldiers and Officers; Court Marital Process
Refers to army enlistment. Mentions qualifications to become a soldier and enlistment for officers. Refers to general court martials.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Proposed Military Storehouse & Laboratory; Forwarded Recommendation for Marine Officer's Post
Adams says he has only one possible objection to the proposed military campus (laboratory, powder house and warehouses) outside of Philadelphia: that the government is moving to the new city of …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Promotions
Responds to his objections to officer promotions. Suggests that Washington issue the official form before the President. Mentions decline of Howard and Floyd based on "pretended difficulties."
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Promotion according to Presdential Regulation
Encloses regulations of the President relating to rank and promotion. Transmits information from lieutenant colonels. Considers the rule of promotion a good one.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Officers
Refers to previous correspondence. Speaks of several recommended potential officers.
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