John Adams
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Explanation of Actions in Hugh McAlister Affair, with Accusation of McAlister as Fraudulent Government Agent
Simmons explains his actions in and view of the Hugh McAlister case, quoting McHenry's inquiry to him and then his reply -- in brief, that McAlister turned in a deserter, applied for compensation for …
John Adams PapersExplanation & Accounting for Defenses of Baltimore & Boston
An explanation of measures taken for constructing defenses at Baltimore and Boston. Includes an estimate of the expense for the construction of a fort [Fort McHenry] to be erected at Whetstone Point …
John Adams PapersEncloses Letters from the Quartermaster General and Brig. Gen. Wilkinson
Encloses letter from the Quartermaster General and from Brigadier General Wilkinson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Letters
Encloses an illegible letter, as well as a letter to the Attorney General from Mr. B. Reeder.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Copies of Speeches
Submits speech to Bloody Fellow, Wolf Pound, and George Colbert. Will call upon the President in the morning for further instructions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Dispute Over Relative Importance of the Army & Navy, & Need for Congressional Approval of Military Supply System
McHenry addresses a dispute between himself and the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, regarding the relative importance of the army and navy. Also notes review of Hamilton's plan of military …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Two Courts Martial
Appears to forward proceedings and sentencing of the court martial of an officer of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, Lt. Jacob Krumer [?]. Reminds Adams both of the lieutenant's sentence as governed by …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Officer Appointments, Relative Rank, & President's Power to Appoint Officers
McHenry notifies Adams that he will announce the new officers' appointments, as per Adams' instructions. Discusses the ramifications of a recent act of Congress concerning the right of the president …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Military Positions to Be Offered to Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford
Reminds Adams of the wish of the American-born Count Rumford to return to America; forwards some correspondence with him, noting that he has applied for an appointment in the U.S. military, which, …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Appointment of Officers, Medical Staff, & Chaplains; Disposition of Old and New Regiments
Forwards letters concerning General Pinckney, as well as the issue of appointing surgeon's mates for Hunnewell and Rice's regiment. Advises against recourse to the "act to regulate the medical …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Affairs with France
Mentions the spectacle of war as compared to a quiet submission. Speaks of affairs with France and a treaty with Great Britain.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Tension with War Department and Navy Department
Mentions dispute between Mr. Stoddart and himself, and the possibility of commanders proving to be either a blessing or a curse. Debates congressional authority.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Officers in North and South Carolina and Kentucy
Expresses consideration of troops, numbering regiments, and appointment of officers. Lists officers in North and South Carolina and Kentucky.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Details of Appointments, New Battalions & Regiments
Received Major General Pinckney's list of appointments for North Carolina. Reports no vacancy in certain regiments from Massachusetts. Discusses authority of the President to make appointments and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Denial of Cannon Loan to Militia; Medical Appointments for 14th and 15th Regiments
Explains reasons for denying the loan of army cannons to the Northampton, Massachusetts militia, because of the need to keep army materiel in the best condition possible. Also encloses appointments …
John Adams PapersContinuance of July 22 Letter, with Enclosure from William Hawkins
McHenry continues a matter addressed in his letter of July 22, and encloses a copy of a letter from William Hawkins.
John Adams PapersConsideration of Creek Indians' Refusal to Allow Running of Line Between U.S. & Spanish Florida
Quotes a recent letter from General Pinckney reporting that the Creek Indians are reneging on their promise in the Treaty of Coleraine to allow the running of the boundary line between the U.S. and …
John Adams PapersConcerning Records of Officers at Court Martial, & the Appointment of Southern Officers
Responds to Adams' inquiry about the commission status of the officers comprising the court-martial of Richard Hunt -- McHenry believes that at least some of them are from the new regiments and thus …
John Adams PapersConcerning Armory Employee & Proposition Establishment of Military Laboratory & Storehouse Near Philadelphia
Forwards a letter showing how he has settled the account of an assistant, now discharged, at Springfield [Armory]. Discusses recommendations for the appointment of several officers. Recommends that …
John Adams PapersConcerning Additional Companies of Cavalry
Stresses the need of clothing and other supplies for new recruits and asks why no issues have yet been ordered to Major General Hamilton to raise six additional companies of cavalry.
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