John Adams
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Proposal for Plan of Instruction for Artillery & Engineer Cadets
Submits a plan for the instruction of artillerists and engineers under the current laws. The law dictates 2 cadets per artillery company, or 64 in all, and 4 teachers & 2 engineers for instruction, …
John Adams PapersPetition for Compensation of Dragoons
Petition of the officers of the troop of militia dragoons, formerly under the command of Captain Jonas Fausche, to receive compensation for the services of themselves and their men.
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Opinion regarding Treaties of Holston and Tellico
Expression of opinion regarding Treaty of Holsten and Treaty of Tellico. One author appears to be James McHenry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Officer Commissions During Congressional Recess
Reports that commissions have been sent to all the officers who have been approved by the Senate. Says it would have been useless to write out or send commissions for men appointed during the …
John Adams PapersMatters for the Attention of Congress
Dexter, responding to Adams' request for War Department issues to address at the annual speech to Congress [State of the Union address], officially states that there is only one noteworthy matter. He …
John Adams PapersLetter to the President of the United States
Largely illegible letter from the Secretary of War to the Presdient of the United States. Letter was written in McHenry's last week in office.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the President of the United States
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States; also endorsed by the Secretaries of the Treasury and Navy. Discusses the Northwest Territory, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the President of the United States
Largely illegible letter relates to the business of appointing an inspector for public properties in the frontier.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the President of the United States
Largely illegible draft of a letter to the President of the United States. Relates to the running of the War Department, with specific mention of the duties and powers of the Accountant of the War …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter to the President of the United States
Letter to the President of the United States concerning the case of Captain Levin Jones, formerly of the brig David Stewart, against whom a bill has been found by a Grand Jury for murder.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Intercession for A Brother Convicted of Conduct Unbecoming an Officer
Simmons writes on behalf of his brother, a cavalry lieutenant who has been convicted by a court martial of some unspecified excess. Simmons believes that his brother has been unfairly targeted by …
John Adams PapersHiring Israel Whelen as Purveyor
Describes an interview with a representative of Israel Whelen, considering Whelen for the position of purveyor at Philadelphia. Also discusses salary and moving arrangements. McHenry expects Whelen's …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding to Adams a Copy of a Letter to the New Secretary of War
McHenry submits a copy of the letter he has left for his successor as Secretary of War, Samuel Dexter, which contains a statement of the situation of the department and issues requiring immediate …
John Adams PapersForwarding Proceedings of Court Martial of 12th Regiment Lieutenant
Forwards proceedings of a court martial against Lt. Samuel Hoffman of the 12th Infantry Regiment, along with a letter from General Hamilton concerning the same.
John Adams PapersForwarding Draft of Letter
Encloses draft of a letter to Generals Shepherd and Parks, and Justin Ely, as well as the document to which the letter pertains.
John Adams Papers
