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Regarding the Issue and Shortage of Uniforms
Letter, discusses the issue and shortages of uniforms.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding the Federalist Party
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton; discusses President Adams, the Federalists, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, and Major Tousard.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding the cost of Cartouche Boxes and Cross Belts
Responds to McHenry request for estimate of cost of cartouche boxes and cross belts. Makes reference to the offices opening at Washington.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Regarding the Appointment of an Inspector of the Frontier (Body Text Only)
Adams concurs with the communicated judgments of the department heads [Cabinet] on the necessity of appointing a qualified person to inspect government property and installations along the frontiers. …
John Adams PapersRegarding the Appointment of an Inspector of the Frontier
Agrees with McHenry and the other department heads on the need to appoint a person to inspect the garrisons, Indian trade houses, and general conditions of the U.S. frontiers. Asks for the names of …
John Adams PapersRegarding Tense Issue of Provisional Officers Being Appointed to Permanent Regiments, & Approval of Court Martial Sentence
Comments on the subject of provisional army officers petitioning for positions in the artillery and old regiments -- says that this is a delicate subject, as many officers in the old establishment …
John Adams PapersRegarding supply of rations at Springfield armory
Dexter informs Byers and Dwight of a warrant issued to secure rations for the Armory at Springfield.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding Staff for Cadet School & Indian Commissioners for North Carolina Land Dispute
Discusses the appointment of teachers and engineering instructors for the planned artillery & engineer cadet school; observes that no native Americans have adequate engineering training, but that Mr. …
John Adams PapersRegarding Shoe Shipment
Discusses the upcoming shoe shipment, and whether it should be shipped to Philadelphia or New York.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Shipment of Cartridge Boxes
Appears to be consigning a number of cartridge boxes to be shipped to Harris.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Samuel Dexter
Mr. Newman writes the former Secretary at War concerning Samuel Dexter transition into his old position.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding Saltpeter for Gunpowder Manufacture
Informs Whelen that the 100 bags of saltpeter sent for refining into gunpowder were received, and that tests have been undertaken to see how much pure saltpeter may be gotten out of the unrefined …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Replacement of a Commission Plate
Refers to the replacement of a commission plate and a print struck from it.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding relative position of first and second Majors
Letter marked private. Discussion on the relative position between first and second position between the first and second Major in the interior of the Regiment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding punishment of Captain Davis
Discussion on legal issues and punishment of Captain Davis regarding unspecified offenses. States that President Adams will not be inattentive to the maxim of Seneca. By the "maxim of Seneca," the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding Promotions and the Election of Thomas Jefferson
Discusses the difficulty of keeping paymasters due to frequent promotion, and steps he has taken to try and remedy the situation. Also discusses the likely election of Thomas Jefferson. He doubts the …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Regarding Petition for Appointment as Springfield Arsenal Superintendent
Adams forwards a man's petition to be named superintendent of the Springfield Armory, but admits he is not aware of the status of any vacancy there.
John Adams PapersRegarding payment to Benjamin Overholser
Refers to articles for which Benjamin Overholser received payment for transportation. Were private property of Major George Stevenson of 10th Regiment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding payment of officers
Dexter directs the payment of officers for rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding payment of Major Johnson's detachment
Dexter informs Claiborne that Major Johnson's detachment of militia will have their claims settled by the accountant of the Treasury.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding pay and emoluments
This letter authorizes the Paymaster General to disburse the pay of Captain Campbell Smith to a designated representative, Captain Francis Huger.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Regarding pay and allowances
This letter informs Captain McCall that Captain Webb is entitled to compensation and Major Freeman is entitled to double rations.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Regarding Order of Hides to Be Used for Covering Ammunition
Informs Whelen that the hides in question are for covering ammunition, and gives specifications for such articles. A note, possibly by Whelen, is appended.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Order of Espontoons for Officers
Letter, directs order of espontoons for officers.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding Officer Recommendations & Appointments, & Warrant for Execution
Acknowledges receipt of officer recommendations, which he will review, assures Adams that the list of potential officers to be appointed to existing military vacancies, and encloses a warrant of …
John Adams Papers
