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Agreement to Appointment of Officer
Adams returns correspondence from HcHenry, agreeing with his suggestion to appoint a particular officer.
John Adams PapersAdditional Funds Necessary for Completion of Works at Fort McHenry
Acknowledges arrival of Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's construction; inquires whether the Baltimore Naval Committee is responsible for his salary. Discusses accounting: …
John Adams PapersAdams Leaves Matter to McHenry's Judgment
Leaves a matter, related to recommendations, to McHenry's judgement.
John Adams PapersAcknowledgement of Receipt of Medical Officer Recommendation
Acknowledges receipt and filing of recommendations for Dr. David King to be appointed medical officer.
John Adams PapersSuspension of Ewing's Death Sentence Until Question of Insanity Can Be Answered
Acknowledges receipt of Lt. Col. Hamtramck's letter suggesting that the condemned soldier Samuel Ewing might have been insane at the time of his infraction; Adams wishes to hear further reports on …
John Adams PapersSubmission of Proposed Amendments to U.S. Military Establishment
Submits proposed amendments to the military establishment of the United States, aimed at refining the system while maintaining U.S. security.
John Adams PapersStagg Assures McHenry That He Had Nothing to Do With Stagg's Resignation
Stagg assures McHenry that he felt only kindness and indulgence from him as an employer, especially during "a long and unavoidable absence." States that McHenry's words or actions had nothing to do …
John Adams PapersSocial Matters & Praise of Minister
Accepts offer of dinner for himself and his wife; praises Liston's "wise and prudent conduct" as a minister, etc. References the Listons possibly returning to England.
John Adams PapersReturning Death Warrant for Samuel Ewing
Adams returns the signed warrant of execution for Samuel Ewing.
John Adams PapersResignation as Secretary of War
McHenry asks for permission to resign his position as Secretary of War, effective June 1. He promises to answer any inquiries about the activities and workings of the War Department. McHenry notes …
John Adams PapersRequest for Translation & Printing of French Military Text on Horse Artillery
Directs McHenry to have translated and printed portions of a French military engineering text which concern horse artillery. Adams requests that copies be distributed both to public militia companies …
John Adams PapersRequest for Quick Payment of Major Tousard's Back Pay, for the Good of the Rhode Island Defenses
Mentions that Major Tousard is now insisting on the need to finish fortifications in Rhode Island and other points eastward. Notes that Tousard, like many other officers, is owed back pay; also notes …
John Adams PapersRequest for Opinion on Colonel Smith's Request (Full)
Requests McHenry's opinion on an enclosed request from Colonel Smith.
John Adams PapersRequest for Opinion on Colonel Smith's Request
Requests McHenry's opinion on an enclosed request from Colonel Smith.
John Adams PapersRequest for List of Officers Appointed During Congressional Recess
Adams requests that McHenry send him a list of all army officers appointed during the Congressional recess, that he may present their names to Congress.
John Adams PapersRequest for Confidential Opinions of Department Heads Regarding Uriah Tracy
Encloses a letter concerning Uriah Tracy and a justice of the peace; as Tracy is currently serving as an agent of the War Office, inspecting government installations & property on the frontiers, Adams …
John Adams PapersRegarding the Appointment of an Inspector of the Frontier (Body Text Only)
Adams concurs with the communicated judgments of the department heads [Cabinet] on the necessity of appointing a qualified person to inspect government property and installations along the frontiers. …
John Adams PapersRegarding the Appointment of an Inspector of the Frontier
Agrees with McHenry and the other department heads on the need to appoint a person to inspect the garrisons, Indian trade houses, and general conditions of the U.S. frontiers. Asks for the names of …
John Adams PapersRegarding Tense Issue of Provisional Officers Being Appointed to Permanent Regiments, & Approval of Court Martial Sentence
Comments on the subject of provisional army officers petitioning for positions in the artillery and old regiments -- says that this is a delicate subject, as many officers in the old establishment …
John Adams PapersRegarding Staff for Cadet School & Indian Commissioners for North Carolina Land Dispute
Discusses the appointment of teachers and engineering instructors for the planned artillery & engineer cadet school; observes that no native Americans have adequate engineering training, but that Mr. …
John Adams PapersRegarding Petition for Appointment as Springfield Arsenal Superintendent
Adams forwards a man's petition to be named superintendent of the Springfield Armory, but admits he is not aware of the status of any vacancy there.
John Adams PapersRegarding Officer Recommendations & Appointments, & Warrant for Execution
Acknowledges receipt of officer recommendations, which he will review, assures Adams that the list of potential officers to be appointed to existing military vacancies, and encloses a warrant of …
John Adams PapersRegarding Execution of Samuel Ewing & Suggestion of Insanity
Dexter acknowledges the receipt of Samuel Ewing's death warrant, but transmits the suggestion of Lt. Col. Hamtramck that Ewing's actions point to insanity. States that he will not act on the death …
John Adams PapersRegarding Appropriate Punishment for Officers
Appears to signal delay in deciding appropriate punishment for several officers who treated a 3rd party in a poor manner. Adams is uncertain whether the punishments are too severe.
John Adams PapersRecommendations of Jonathan Williams for Officer Appointment
Forwards officer recommendation from Henry Knox of Jonathan Williams, Esq. Adams mentions McHenry's previous endorsement of Williams as an artillery major, and adds his own brief recommendation.
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