John Adams
299 documents
Regarding Issue of Relative Rank Between Washington, Knox, Pinckney & Hamilton
Weighs the idea of presenting the names of the general officers of the army (Washington, Knox, Pinckney, and Hamilton) to Congress, specifically the idea of changing their relative order of rank. …
John Adams PapersRecommendations Relative to the Quasi-War with France
McHenry provides detailed advice to the president as to whether he should seek from Congress a declaration of war against France.
Robert Oliver PapersRecommendations for Informal War with France, & Consideration of the Rest of Europe
Contains McHenry's observations concerning a potential war with France. He says that the people of the U.S. are quite averse to war; if present negotiations fail, he recommends an informal war, which …
John Adams PapersRecommendation of Hamilton to be the Senior Major General
Washington extols Hamilton's many virtues as he recommends him to be the senior Major General in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of General Ridgley of Maryland
Based on an earlier inquiry from Adams, McHenry recommends General [Charles Carnan] Ridgely of Hampton Cove, Maryland, as one of the most wealthy and influential men of the state.
John Adams PapersProposed Plans & Preparations for Raising 12 New Regiments of Infantry
McHenry states that the provisions for raising the 12 new regiments of infantry will be too time-consuming if orchestrated from one central location; proposes that 3 districts be created for this …
Stephen Raphel PapersPecans for the President
Hodgdon informs President Adams that he is sending him some pecans, a highly estimated nut that grows in the Mississippi Territory.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Authority and Jurisdiction for Sea Vessels
The Secretary of War will immediately provide instructions for army vessels to protect coasts. Theorizes about the constitutionally-based powers of the President over the army and the navy. Refers to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Opinions about 2 Military Court Cases
Encloses warrants for two military courts: one a general court martial for Captain Thomas Lewis, the other a court of inquiry for Captain Edward Miller. Suggests a standardized procedure to request …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Only Course of Action is War with France
Private correspondence: Knox sees the only way to assert ourselves as an independent nation is to wage war against the unjust rulers of France.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)On Relative Rank, Both for General Officers & New Field Officer Appointments in New Corps
Discusses the fort at Castle Island [Massachusetts], and the relative suitability of various officers. The latter largely concerns the abilities of a Major Brooks to one of the new regiments. …
John Adams PapersNotification of Daniel Jackson's Post
Discusses upcoming federal takeover of fortress on Castle Island.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Notes of Presidential Speech about Providing Adequate Supplies
Promise of adequate supplies. Anxious to utilize the proper departments. Expresses trust in his careful deliberation. Believes Pickering will have more notes of the speech.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Military Inspection Trip to New York
McHenry describes his trip to inspect defenses in and around New York, and correspondence with the New York military committee.
Stephen Raphel PapersMessage Relative to Military Establishments
Message of the President with a report of the Secretary of War relative to military establishments.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [5A-E6] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 2)Interaction and Court Martial between Cushing and Lewis
Encloses letter to Major Cushing to the President. Requests Cushing's presence at Fort Washington with General Wilkinson, then explains Cushing's respite from this order until he could receive certain …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
