John Adams
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List of Officer Appointments Submitted for Approval; Troops Mobilized Against Insurrection
Submits the list of officer appointments proposed by General Pinckney for North Carolina, asks that they be approved as quickly as possible. Notes that some have already been appointed, and other …
John Adams PapersLetter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons answers to the President regarding a complaint made by a private citizen. The citizen complained to the President that he was denied the reward for apprehending a deserter. Simmons states …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)General Court Martial Records
Encloses records from the General Court Martial. Illegible details.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding Report of Court-Martial, with Consideration of Execution for Desertion as an Example
Forwards the proceedings of a court-martial held in April at New York City, convened by the order of General Hamilton. Sgt. Richard Hunter, of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, was charged …
John Adams PapersForwarding Pinckney's Recommendation for an Officer Appointment Substitute
Forwards an officer recommendation from Pinckney, as an appointee as a lieutenant has refused to accept the post.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Proposed Officers for 13th Regiment
Secretary at War forwards recommendations for appointments in the 13th Regiment; the list is appended.
John Adams PapersForwarding of List of Officer Appointments, With Attention to Those Being Offered Lower Ranks Than Applied For
Forwards a list of recommended officers for the army, for Adams' approval. Asks for the authority to make provisional appointments, considering that McHenry has selected men as surgeon's mates for …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Letters for Approval
Forwarding letters, including one from Governor Jackson [of Georgia?] for approval by the president.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding of Department Heads' Opinions on Officers' Commissions & Courts Martial
Forwards to Adams the asked-for opinions of the department heads [Cabinet] regarding issues arising from the court martial of Sgt. Richard Hunt. Observes that in the Revolution there was no express …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Court-Martial Reports, Advice on the Effects of Executions
Forwards reports of 2 courts martial. First discusses the charges of Andrew Anderson, a soldier: that he deserted, freed prisoners at the fort, and lost his arms and accoutrements. Anderson was …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence, Including Proceedings of a Court Martial
Forwards the proceedings of a court martial of Private Joseph Perkins, along with a letter from General Hamilton and two forms, one for a pardon, one a warrant for execution.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence with Pinckney Concerning Actions on Southern Frontier
Forwards correspondence with General Pinckney, which relate Pinckney's movements and actions on the southern frontier since he received his instructions.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence with Generals & Request for Approval of Promotion
Forwards letters from Generals Wilkinson and Pinckney. He notes that "sketches of the coast and country" and a report on the death of a captain have not been received. Because of the death of this …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence with General MacPherson
Forwards letter from General MacPherson, as well as McHeny's response to the same.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Regarding Fort at Salem, & Its Naming
Forwards correspondence with Jonathan Waldo, representative of Salem, Massachusetts, regarding funds for the defenses there, as well as the renaming of the fort. McHenry notes that forts have …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Concerning Relations with Indians & Spain
Forwards letters from Benjamin Hawkins. The draft copy lists the enclosures, which identify Hawkins as having extended contact with Indians and representatives of Spain.
John Adams PapersForwarding Hamilton's Recommendation for an Applicant for Rank of Second Lieutenant
Forwards a recommendation from General Hamilton for a man to fill a second lieutenant's post; McHenry mentions that since few volunteer to be subalterns because of the poor pay, applicants for such …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding Correspondence from General Pinckney
Forwards correspondence from General Pinckney and one of his officers, and asks Adams' permission to "make the exchange of names proposed by the General" [presumably a replacement of some men who had …
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence from General MacPherson
Forwards a packet of letters from General MacPherson.
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence Concerning Attorney General & Prisoners
Forwards correspondence, some concerning the Attorney General and some concerning prisoners currently held by the military units under General MacPherson.
John Adams PapersFortifications at Baltimore and a request for more funds
Congressman Samuel Smith requests more money be allotted to the erection of fortifications surrounding Baltimore than the $20,000 that Smith deems a deficient sum.
James McHenry PapersFilling Vacancies During a Senate Recess
Relays correspondence with Charles Lee, the Attorney General, on the question of a legislative act authorizing the President to fill vacancies in office while the Senate is not in session. Provides a …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Family Matters & Sicknesses
Abigail Adams writes of a recent dinner she attended; she is glad to hear her husband has been well attended while recovering from a cold.
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