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Proposal for Plan of Instruction for Artillery & Engineer Cadets
Submits a plan for the instruction of artillerists and engineers under the current laws. The law dictates 2 cadets per artillery company, or 64 in all, and 4 teachers & 2 engineers for instruction, …
John Adams PapersOfficer Recommendation for Mr. Martin, & Comments on His Non-Appointment as a Slight to the President
Grove, of North Carolina, returns a list of officer nominations, and professes his belief that the omission of a Mr. Martin's name from the list was not meant by McHenry or anyone else as a slight to …
John Adams PapersOfficer Commissions During Congressional Recess
Reports that commissions have been sent to all the officers who have been approved by the Senate. Says it would have been useless to write out or send commissions for men appointed during the …
John Adams PapersNotification of 4th Regiment Returns Sent & Orders Received
Gaither's surgeon's mate plans to leave the service as soon as a replacement can be found. His unit is now part of the Fourth Regiment and he hopes a surgeon or mate from that regiment will replace …
John Adams PapersMr. Murdoch account
This letter from the Secretary at War encloses Mr. Murdoch's accounts to John Harris.
Misc Beind CollectionMatters for the Attention of Congress
Dexter, responding to Adams' request for War Department issues to address at the annual speech to Congress [State of the Union address], officially states that there is only one noteworthy matter. He …
John Adams PapersIntercession for A Brother Convicted of Conduct Unbecoming an Officer
Simmons writes on behalf of his brother, a cavalry lieutenant who has been convicted by a court martial of some unspecified excess. Simmons believes that his brother has been unfairly targeted by …
John Adams PapersInstructions to the Incoming Secretary of War
Instructions for McHenry's successor - Samuel Dexter - on important matters of the War Department, including: discharge of the Provisional Army, Indian policy, supply of clothing, trading houses on …
John Adams PapersInquiry into Whether All Officers' Commissions Have Been Sent
Inquires whether all officers' commissions have been sent, and if not, how many remain to be sent.
John Adams PapersInquiry into the Supposed Reduction of the Provisional Army
Forwards a letter from two officers; Adams professes no knowledge of a plan to reduce the provisional army or the volunteer corps. Consults Dexter on the matter.
John Adams PapersInquiry as to Whether John Stagg Felt Pressured to Resign by McHenry
McHenry mentions hearing a rumor that he had forced Stagg out of the position of Chief Clerk of the War Department to make way for McHenry's brother-in-law, and that he treated him badly in that …
John Adams PapersForwarding Volunteer Officers' Request for Commissions
Asks for Dexter's review and approval of a request for commissions from the leaders of a volunteer company.
John Adams PapersForwarding to Adams a Copy of a Letter to the New Secretary of War
McHenry submits a copy of the letter he has left for his successor as Secretary of War, Samuel Dexter, which contains a statement of the situation of the department and issues requiring immediate …
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendations for Officers
Adams forwards two recommendations for officer appointments.
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation With Uncertainty
Forwards a recommendation for a man to be appointed to some government office, but admits he is not sure how to respond to it; asks that the man be considered for any vacancies in the Departments of …
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for Captain's Appointment
Forwards the recommendation of a man as a captain in the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers. Adams adds his own opinion of the man.
John Adams PapersForwarding Proceedings of Court Martial of 12th Regiment Lieutenant
Forwards proceedings of a court martial against Lt. Samuel Hoffman of the 12th Infantry Regiment, along with a letter from General Hamilton concerning the same.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendations for Army Appointments
Forwards various recommendations for officer appointments.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendations for Army Appointments
Forwards recommendations of several young men for appointment as officers.
John Adams PapersForwarding Draft of Letter
Encloses draft of a letter to Generals Shepherd and Parks, and Justin Ely, as well as the document to which the letter pertains.
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence for Review
Encloses correspondence relating to a Mr. Baldwin, a Senator. Asks Dexter to review the matter in question.
John Adams PapersFollow Up for Officer Recommendation
Adams comments further on a lawyer whom he had previously recommended be added to the list of proposed officer appointments.
John Adams PapersEstablishing a National Foundry for Casting Cannon, Shot, and Shells
Grants McHenry and Stoddert permission to establish a National Foundry for casting cannon, shot, and shells.
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Recruiting Officers, & Several Officer Recommendations
Discusses some officers continuing to serve as recruiting officers even as they wait for recommended commissions in the artillery or the "old regiments." Also recommends another officer for cavalry …
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