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Discussion of Officer Appointments, Relative Rank, & President's Power to Appoint Officers (2)
Discusses the men Adams has recommended for officer appointments, as well as the president's power to appoint officers, based on a recent Congressional act concerning this issue. Regarding the issue …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Officer Appointments, Relative Rank, & President's Power to Appoint Officers
McHenry notifies Adams that he will announce the new officers' appointments, as per Adams' instructions. Discusses the ramifications of a recent act of Congress concerning the right of the president …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Nominations, Appointments, and Rank
Discusses nominations to Senate re military commissions; discusses provisional appointments. Refers to presidential authority. Does not intend to regulate rank.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discussion of New Supply System for the Army, and Review of the Current System
Discusses a new system of military supply for the armies of the United States, proposed in a previous letter by Alexander Hamilton. Notes problems with the existing system, but acknowledges it must …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Discussion of Money for Building Forts
Writes of money expended to Brigadier General Wilkinson. The totals have aroused suspicion. Promises to send instructions to Wilkinson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion 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, …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Legal Questions Surrounding Accused's Refusal to Plead at Court Martial
Discusses the legal particulars arising from Ensign David Fero's refusal to lodge a plea at his court martial; believes any different action by the court would not have affected Fero's stance, and so …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Laboratory
Refers to previous communication about proper conduct regarding a laboratory. Indicates need to work with the quartermaster.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Isaac Williams and Indian Agent Responsibilities
Requests additional salary for Isaac Williams for his work with the Indians of the Northwestern Territory. Discusses high requirements of Indian agents, requiring an oath of commitment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Interaction with Captain Frye
Discusses action on accountant's report and a disagreement between Captain Frye and Major Hoops about disputing discharges. Reports muster and payroll for the regiment due to previous problems. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Insurrection in Pennsylvania
Discusses the current insurrection in Pennsylvania, comparing it to the previous one in the state, and considering a plan concerning the region.
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Hugh McAlister & Issue of Citizens Entitled to Reward for Returning Deserters
Quotes a letter from General Hamilton, who agrees with McHenry that soldiers who apprehend deserters should be rewarded for doing so, as it would make them "zealous, and active in the search," and …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Hugh McAlister & Deserter Bounty Issue, Requesting Additional Consultation & Explanation
Reviews the case of Hugh McAlister and the general practice for payments to those who apprehend deserters; points out that the regulation of this system depends on the construction of the governing …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Hire of Contractors and Commissaries to Provide and Dispense Rations
Encloses letter from Lieut. Manning with his permission to repair works and garrisons and Lake Oswego. Discusses hiring of commissaries and contractors to dispense and provide rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Harbor Defenses in Rhode Island
Explains process of designing harbor defenses, based on opinion of engineer appointed to that purpose. Responds to request for activity on Goat Island and other Rhode Island locations. Suggests use of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Hamilton's Plan of Military Supply, Navy Department, & National Economy
Letter, discusses plan to provide and issue supplies; mentions Navy Department; mentions national economy.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discussion of General Court Martials
Mentions the President's direction. Claims that the death sentence of General Brown cannot be executed; rather, outlines the requirements for an appropriate general court martial trial. Discussion of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Garrison Positioning
Refers to correspondence with the officers at Fort Massac. Discussion of positioning.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of French Mission
Responds to letter. Reports that the mission to France is disapproved by the Federalists. Refers to French speedy return to monarchy. Hopes that he will continue to serve the public. Encloses note …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Fortification and Barracks Construction
Comments on progress of fortifications and barracks at Lofhes Heights. Requests a full account of supplies and materials for the Quartermaster General.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Envoys to Portugal and the Ottoman Empire, & of Treaty Negotiations
Adams is pleased that the instructions for envoys will be prepared in a few days; asks McHenry's advice on the deployment of them and the frigate that will carry them -- some will go to Lisbon, one …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Election and Foreign Affairs
Laments the outcome of the Pennsylvania election and the implications for a mission to France. Discusses foreign affairs. Refers to the loss of Pickering and hopes to replace the post with his …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Court Martial for Desertion
Responds to decision by General Council and punishment sentenced for desertion.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Clothing, Comfort, and Cost for Soldiers
Refers to responsibility as Intendent of Stores and desire to be more useful to the army and the U.S. Mentions deficiency of supplies, some of which were sent but were lost by the boatmen and for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discussion of Clothing Supply for Northern and Southwestern Frontier
Discusses correspondence with General Wilkinson and Massac about clothing on the northern and southwestern frontier. Refers to failure of contract and his perception of the role of commanding general. …
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