John Adams
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Request for Permission to Sell Arms
Contractor supplied arms to Pennsylvania, Mifflin requested names and influence in London to obtain permit to sell arms overseas.
FO 5/21 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Report to the President from the Departments of War, Treasury and State on a Treasury & Revenue Dispute
Analyzes complaints of the Secretary of the Treasury, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., against a Mr. Coxe, Commissioner of the Revenue. These are: a complaint of the delinquency of the inspector of the revenue …
John Adams PapersReport on National Defense
Reports on salient issues of national defense, that the president may include them in his upcoming State of the Union address to Congress. Advises that the president call for an increase in the U.S. …
John Adams PapersReport of the Secretary of War
In his report to the President, McHenry encloses all of the correspondence relative to the disposition of the Indians on the western frontier and the correspondence with the Governor of Louisiana …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Regarding the President's Box at the Theater
Comments on the fact that the president seems to have requested a box at a theater in Philadelphia; [goes on at some length, but is largely illegible due to faint ink].
John Adams PapersRegarding Philadelphia's Recovery from Sickness
Wolcott informs Adams that the city of Philadelphia is returning to life after the recent outbreak of sickness there.
John Adams PapersRegarding Foreign Affairs, Including War Between France & England
Concerns foreign affairs, such as arrival of John Quincy Adams as a minister to Berlin, as well as the war between France and England, and how it relates to the United States.
John Adams PapersRegarding Fever in Philadelphia, and Foreign Affairs with France, Prussia, England, & Russia
Comments on the likelihood of fever dying down in Philadelphia, allowing Congress to meet there. Informs Adams of meetings between a U.S. messenger and Talleyrand of France; comments on continuing …
John Adams PapersRecommendations & Suggestions Concerning French Hostility
Discusses current poor relations with France, the poor effect of this on trade. Advises that the wisdom of all the governmental branches may be needed to resolve the situation, and that good …
John Adams PapersQuestions about Correspondence
Questions power of his office, particularly as concerned with a recent incident involving a warrant for General Wayne. Includes correspondence about the matter, many referring to Indian payments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Promise to Respond to Further Questions
McHenry promises to respond in detail to Adams' further questions as soon as possible.
John Adams PapersPresidential Discretionary Use of Forces against French, Spanish
Discussion of quarantine and defensive force requiring compliance with France. Refers to use of artillerists, engineers, dragoons, and frigates at the discretion of the President. Speculates on Spain …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Pennsylvanians Know that They are not Entirely Governed by Military Law, Etc.
Letter concerns the land rights of Pennsylvanians and Indians.
Robert Oliver PapersOutlines Responsibilities for Clerks
War Department instructions, including salaries and numbers of clerks.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543On Yellow Fever in Philadelphia, and the Suitability of That Place for Congress
Informs Adams about the chances of yellow fever in the city of Philadelphia, claiming that the onset of winter will stop the sickness; reminds Adams of his authority to recommend a change in …
John Adams PapersOn the Safety of Philadelphia for Congress, and Why France Will Continue to Plunder American Shipping While Her War With England Lasts
Wolcott advises the president on the safety of Philadelphia as a place for Congress to convene, given its recent outbreak of sickness; Wolcott assures him that it is now safe. Opines on U.S.-French …
John Adams PapersNotification of Letter to General Wilkinson; Move Out of Philadelphia Due to Disease
Notifies Adams that he has written to Gen. Wilkinson concerning "the mission of Mr. Powers," and encloses a partial copy [not included]. Mentions that because fever has become "more general" in the …
John Adams PapersNote -- Letters to Be Answered
Appears to be a note on letters to be answered -- one from a "Committee from New Brunswick," and one "respecting an escort from Newark."
John Adams PapersLetters given to the President
Enclosed letters to be given to President Adams from Benjamin Hawkins, General Superintendent of Indian Affairs south of the Ohio River.
James McHenry PapersForwarding of Recent War Department Correspondence, with Table of Contents
Informs President Adams, shortly after his inauguration, of the various affairs involving the War Department by forwarding War Department correspondence to him [the source of this collection]. …
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