John Adams
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Indian Attacks
Letter gives detailed account of Indian attacks and the resulting defense by U.S. troops.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Report on Public Opinion & New Indian Campaign
Thanks Adams for the use of his estate at Bush Hill near Philadelphia, as it provides relief from the summer heat in the city. Reports on various hostile remarks being published about Adams and his …
John Adams PapersRelief of the Sick at Bush Hill and Other News
Informs Adams that all of the sick at Bush Hill seem to be recovering nicely from their fevers. Thanks Adams again for the pleasurable stay at Bush Hill, and professes that the Knox family will be …
John Adams PapersOn the Sickness of Lucy Knox, & the Inadequacy of the Adams House in Philadelphia
Admits that Adams' steward and his children have recovered, but that Lucy Knox is dangerously ill. Apologizes to Adams that the house Knox has procured for him in Philadelphia is not what he deserves, …
John Adams PapersFamily News, Especially of Sickness at Bush Hill
Knox describes how he has been sick recently, along with the family of Adams' steward (Knox & family being lodged at Adams' estate outside Philadelphia, Bush Hill, at this time). Exchanges various …
John Adams PapersFamily News & Business
Notes that Adams' steward has recovered from illness. Knox's son Marcus has died.
John Adams Papers[No.25 Communication from the Department of War, with Sundry statements, relative to the Military force of the U.S. Sites for Arsenals, Replenishing the Magazines with Military stores. Trade with the Indians and Progress made in building the Frigate.]
By authorization of the President, Pickering mailed statements to Adams.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)Referring to Statement of the Military Force Employed Against Insurgents
Settlement of pay due militia still in the process of being closed due to the departure of the men before receiving money due them for their service.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)Status of Northwest Indians, U.S.-Cherokee Boundary Project, & Frontier Military Movements
Reports that the Indians of the Northwest appear to desire remaining at peace with the U.S. Also reports on the progress of the commissioners running the boundary line between U.S. and Cherokee land, …
John Adams PapersState of Foreign Negotiations
Refers to ongoing foreign treaty negotiations and forms of government.
John Adams PapersState Department Preparation for State of the Union Address
Confirms that he is forwarding some of Adams' correspondence to its recipients; also informs Adams that he is preparing "business to lay before Congress," presumably material for Adams' state of the …
John Adams Papers
