John Adams
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Anticipated Rejection of Appointment
Notes that a Mr. Morgan, appointed major to Lt. Col. Parker's regiment, will probably decline the post, though he has yet to respond. In anticipation of his declination, McHenry forwards a …
John Adams PapersAnnounces Approval of Pierre Gaitlare as First Lieutenant
Encloses letter from Major General Pinckney with report that Mr. Pierre Gaitlair is approved as first lieutenant in the post of Mr. Charles Bayle, who has refused to accept.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Amendment to Officer Recommendations for Taylor's Regiment
Reminds Adams of two men whom McHenry recommended for lieutenancies in Col. Taylor's regiment, but based on further information has decided that one is not appropriate for the post, and asks for …
John Adams PapersAcknowledgement of Receipt of Medical Officer Recommendation
Acknowledges receipt and filing of recommendations for Dr. David King to be appointed medical officer.
John Adams PapersWilliam Simmons to President John Adams regarding claims of sundry persons
Per Adams' request, Simmons enclosed copies of letters from the Secretary of War regarding claims of sundry persons whose accounts were under examination. Simmons offered his opinion on course of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Submission of Proposed Amendments to U.S. Military Establishment
Submits proposed amendments to the military establishment of the United States, aimed at refining the system while maintaining U.S. security.
John Adams PapersResignation as Secretary of War
McHenry asks for permission to resign his position as Secretary of War, effective June 1. He promises to answer any inquiries about the activities and workings of the War Department. McHenry notes …
John Adams PapersRequest for Quick Payment of Major Tousard's Back Pay, for the Good of the Rhode Island Defenses
Mentions that Major Tousard is now insisting on the need to finish fortifications in Rhode Island and other points eastward. Notes that Tousard, like many other officers, is owed back pay; also notes …
John Adams PapersRelief for Baltimore Naval Committee
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States on the case of the Baltimore Naval Committee for relief.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding 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 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 PapersRegarding General Pinckney's visit to Fort Wilkinson
Discusses General Pinckney, who had recently visited Fort Wilkinson with instructions to correct all abuses and leave things in good order. Also discusses candidates for the artillery.
James McHenry PapersRegarding Execution of Samuel Ewing & Suggestion of Insanity
Dexter acknowledges the receipt of Samuel Ewing's death warrant, but transmits the suggestion of Lt. Col. Hamtramck that Ewing's actions point to insanity. States that he will not act on the death …
John Adams PapersRegarding Colonel William S. Smith
Responds to Adam's note of the previous day enclosing a letter from William S. Smith, Lieutenant Colonel of the 12th Regiment of Infantry. McHenry considers the legality, justice, and pridence of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommendation to Establish National Foundry
The Secretary at War writes President Adams concerning an act passed by Congress in 1798 titled, "An act to enable the President of the United States to procure common arms and ammunition." Pursuant …
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