John Adams
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Enclosed Report on Silas Dinsmoor, Temporary Indian Agent
Simmons enclosed the final report on the claim of Silas Dinsmoor, Temporary Indian Agent, and sent it directly to Adams because he and the Secretary of War differed in opinion over the authority …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Enclosed letters
The Secretary of War encloses letters received in his office that day.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Disbanding Provisional Army, Filling of Officer Vacancies in Old Regiments, Forwarding of Recommendations & Court Martial Proceedings
Dexter confirms that a recently passed law called for the disbanding of the 12 new regiments of the provisional army, but not the "volunteer corps." Discusses the united opinion of the department …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Belligerent and Neutral Ships; Relations with Great Britain
Responds to the British Minister to the Secretary of State. Refers specifically to the British vessels--brigantine Experience, ship Lucy, and brigantine Fair Columbian, and to the British sailors and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Death of Public Purveyor
Informs Adams of the death of Tench Francis, Purveyor of Public Supplies; notes that a replacement is needed as soon as possible. Recommends Jonathan Williams as replacement, who is currently acting …
John Adams PapersCourt Martial in Richmond
Letter from James McHenry, Secretary of War, to President Adams, regarding the court martial of James Triplett in Richmond, Virginia. Triplett is in the first regiment of artillerists and engineers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence with President Adams on the Eve of McHenry Resignation
Transmits to President Adams his recollections of the conversation which passed between them the evening before his resignation. Also transmits copies of letters from Mr. Grove, Governor Davies, Major …
John Adams PapersConversation Preceding McHenry's Resignation
Relates the minutes of a conversation between James McHenry and John Adams on the evening of May 5, 1800, which immediately preceded McHenry's tendering his resignation from the War Department. Adams …
John Adams PapersConsideration of Col. Smith's Request for Command of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
Discusses the possibility of granting the request of Col. Smith of the 12th Regiment. Smith has requested to be transferred to command of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, and to transfer …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Major Lewis Tousard
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States concerning Major Lewis Tousard, late a part of the regiment of artillerists and engineers. He suggests Tousard for Inspector of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Completion of List of Proposed Officer Appointments
Apologizes for delay in sending the completed list of proposed officer appointments, due to illness; plans to present it to Adams when he arrives.
John Adams PapersComment on Ongoing Dispute & Recommendation for Next Secretary of War
Comments on Congress' possible intervention in some dispute; recommends a "Mr. Paine of Vermont" as a good candidate to serve as the next Secretary of War.
John Adams PapersClaim of Silas Dinsmore
Encloses a letter from General Henry Knox concerning the claim of Silas Dinsmore.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Case of Major Tousard
In one of his last actions as Secretary of War, McHenry makes the case of Major Lewis Tousard to the President of the United States. Tousard was late a part of the regiment of artillerists and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Capturing of merchant vessels
Letter to the President of the United States regarding the belligerent capture of neutral merchant vessels, particularly by Great Britain. The letter addresses neutral vessels carrying enemy goods, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Appointments
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States concerning appointments. Post script note from President regarding the content of the letter.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Appointment of Major Tousard
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States concerning the appointment of Major Tousard.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Appointment of a National Printer
Discusses the legality of the President hiring a printer. He says that if a permanent, paid position serving all the government departments is contemplated, the position must be signed into law. …
John Adams PapersApplicant for the artillery
Encloses letters of recommendation for Mr. Chamberlain, in applicant for a position in the artillery.
James McHenry Papers[Address of the General Assembly of Virginia]
Address to the President concerning Virginian support of war against Indians who had attacked the western frontiers.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)
